VINCENT T. BRESLIN  Science Education and Environmental Studies

 

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:

Karthikeyan, J., J. Chen, G.A. Bancke, C.C. Berndt, H. Herman, and V.T. Breslin.  1995.   Thermal spray vitrification for the removal of lead oxide contained in organic paints.   In: Proceedings of the 8th National Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition,  September 11-15, 1995 , Houston , Texas .  6 pp.

Breslin, V.T., B. Li and A. Notarian.  1994.  Deterioration of Enhanced Degradable Polymers in the Marine Environment.  In: Proceedings of the First Multi-Society  International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers '94, June 13-14, 1994 , Ann Arbor ,  MI .  20 pp.

Breslin, V.T. and S.E. Tisdell.  1994.  Municipal Solid Waste Composting in the United States : Engineering, Quality and Marketing Issues.  In: Composting of MSW in Denmark, Great Britain and the USA, Proceedings of the European Seminar on Compost Engineering, Bari, Italy, October 1994.  ISSN 1121-8215.  7: 119-139.

Roethel, F.J., V.T. Breslin and C.Stein.  1991.  Leaching of MWC residues in the laboratory.  In: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Municipal Solid Waste Combustor Ash Utilization, Arlington , VA.   pp. 61-82.

Roethel, F.J., V.T. Breslin and K. Aldous.  1990.  Mobility of Dioxins and Furans Associated with Stabilized Incineration Residues in the Marine Environment.  In: Proceedings of the 16th Annual RREL Hazardous Waste Research Symposium, Cincinnati , OH . EPA/600/9-90/037, August, 1990.  pp. 251-262.

Breslin, V.T. and F.J. Roethel.  1989.  Utilization of Stabilized Incineration Residues.  In: Proceedings of the Seventh International Virginia Waste Management Conference, Marriott Richmond Hotel, Richmond , VA.   pp. 219-229.

Roethel, F.J., V.T. Breslin and B.G. Lee.  1989.  Artificial reef construction using stabilized incineration residues: year 2.  In: Proceedings of the Municipal Solid Waste Technology Conference, San Diego , CA .  January 30- February 1, 1989 .

Roethel, F.J., V.T. Breslin, V. Schaeperkoetter and P.M.J. Woodhead.  1988.  Interaction of Stabilized Incineration Ash with the Marine Environment.  In: Proceedings of the 1988 Conference on Solid Waste Management and Materials Policy.  Penta Hotel , New York , NY.  January 27-30, 1988 .  Section F.  pp. 52-70.

Roethel, F.J., Breslin, V.T. and P.M.J. Woodhead.  1987.  Marine disposal of stabilized incinerator residues.  In: Proceedings of the Incinerator Ash Research Seminar.  T.T. Eighmy and J.A. Minichiello (Eds.).  University of New Hampshire , Durham , NH .  pp. 60-77.

Roethel, F.J., V.T. Breslin, V. Schaeperkoetter and P.M.J. Woodhead.  1987.  Stabilized incineration residue: A possible substrate for artificial reef construction.  In: Proceedings of Waste Tech ’87. National Solid Waste Management Association, San Francisco , CA .  October 1987.  S. Pirages (Ed.).  pp. 1-11.

Duedall, I.W., E.H. Kalajian, J.H. Trefry, C.F. Parrish, R.P. Trocine, V.T. Breslin, D.F. Mazurek and F.J. Roethel.  1984.  Stabilization of oil ash using coal fly ash.  In: Proceedings of the Second Conference on Municipal, Hazardous and Coal Waste
Management.  S. Sengupta (Ed.).  DOE/METC/84-34.  September 1984.  pp. 115-122.

 

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

Breslin, V.T. and S.A. Sanudo-Wilhelmy.  2001.  The lead project: An environmental instrumental analysis case study.  Journal of Chemical Education, 78:1647-1651.

Lan, Y. and V.T. Breslin.  1999.  Sedimentary records of spheroidal carbonaceous particles from fossil-fuel combustion in western Lake Ontario . Journal of Great Lakes Research, 25(3): 443-454.

Song, K.H. and V.T. Breslin.  1999.  Accumulation and transport of sediment metals by the vertically migrating opossum shrimp, Mysis relicta. Journal of Great Lakes Research, 25(3): 429-442.

Breslin, V.T. and S.A. Sañudo-Wilhelmy.  1999.  High spatial resolution sampling of metals in the sediment and water column in Port Jefferson Harbor , NY .  Estuaries, 22(3A): 669-680.

Benoit, G., E.X. Wang, W.C. Neider, M. Levandowsky and V.T. Breslin.  1999.  Sources and history of heavy metal contamination and sediment deposition in Tivoli South Bay , Hudson River , NY .  Estuaries, 22(2A): 167-178.

Adler-Ivanbrook, L. and V.T. Breslin.  1999.  Accumulation of copper, chromium and arsenic in blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) from laboratory and field exposures to CCA-C treated wood.  Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(2): 213-221.

Breslin, V.T.  1999.  Retention of metals in agricultural soils amended using MSW and MSW-biosolids compost.  Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 109(1-4), 163-178.

Song, K.H. and V.T. Breslin.  1998.  Accumulation of contaminant metals in the amphipod Diporeia spp. in western Lake Ontario .  Journal of Great Lakes Research, 24(4): 949-961.

Breslin, V.T., U. Senturk and C.C. Berndt.  1998.  Long-term engineering properties of recycled plastic lumber used in pier construction. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 23: 243-258.

Breslin, V.T.  1998.  Degradation of starch-calcium carbonate disposable packaging in a municipal solid waste composting facility.  Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation, 6(1): 9-21.

Breslin, V.T. and L. Adler-Ivanbrook.  1998.  Release of copper, chromium and arsenic from CCA-C treated lumber in estuaries.  Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 46(1): 111-125.

Pollice, A., P.A. Chin and V.T. Breslin.  1996.  Evaluation of available technologies for  dredging and disposal of contaminated harbour sediments.  European Water Pollution Control, 6(2): 34-44.

Breslin, V.T. and F.J. Roethel.  1995.  Long-term diffusion of elements from MSW combustor ash blocks in the marine environment.  Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.  40: 249-263.

Roethel, F.J. and V.T. Breslin.  1995.  Behavior of dioxins, furans, and metals associated with stabilized MSW combustor ash in seawater. Chemistry and Ecology, 10: 259-272.

Fisher, N.S., V.T. Breslin and M. Levandowsky.  1995.  The accumulation of silver and lead in estuarine microzooplankton.  Marine Ecology Progress Series, 116: 207-215.

Tisdell, S.E. and V.T. Breslin.  1995.  Characterization and leaching of elements from municipal solid waste compost.  Journal of Environmental Quality, 24(5): 827-833.

Breslin, V.T. and S. E. Tisdell.  1994.  Thermoplastic stabilization of MSW combustor ash.  Journal of Environmental Engineering, Division, ASCE, 120(1): 154-168.

Breslin, V.T. and B. Li.  1993.  Weathering of starch-polyethylene composite films in the marine environment.  Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 48: 2063-2079.

Breslin, V.T.  1993.  Degradation of starch-plastic composites in a municipal solid waste landfill.  Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation, 1(2): 127-141.

Breslin, V.T. and R.L. Swanson.  1993.  Deterioration of starch-plastic composites in the environment.  Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association, 43(3): 325-335.

Woodbury P.B. and V.T. Breslin.  1992.  Assuring compost quality: Suggestions for facility managers, regulators, and researchers.  Biomass and Bioenergy, 3(3-4): 213-225.

Breslin, V.T. and I.W. Duedall.  1988.  Vanadium release from stabilized oil ash in seawater. Environmental Science and Technology, 22(10): 1166-1170.

Breslin, V.T. F.J. Roethel and V. Schaeperkoetter.  1988.  Physical and chemical interactions  of stabilized incineration residue with the marine environment.  Marine Pollution Bulletin, 19(IIB): 628-632.

Breslin, V.T. and I.W. Duedall.  1987.  Metal release from particulate oil ash in seawater. Marine Chemistry, 22(1): 31-42.

Breslin, V.T. and I.W. Duedall.  1983.  The behavior of fly ash derived arsenic in seawater.  Marine Chemistry, 13(4): 341-356.

 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Breslin, V.T.  1995.  Use of MSW compost in commercial sod production.  Biocycle, 36(5): 68-72.

Tisdell*, S.E. and V. T. Breslin.  1993.  Quality issues: Municipal solid waste compost.  Waste Management Research Report, 5(2): 10-15.

Woodbury, P.B. and V.T. Breslin.  1993.  Key Aspects of Compost Quality Assurance.  MSW Composting Fact Sheet Series #7.  Cornell Waste Management Institute, Center for the Environment, Ithaca , NY .  6 pp.

Swanson, R.L., V.T. Breslin, and M.L. Bortman.  1993.  Recycling Technology - Plastics.  1993 McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology.  McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York , pp. 356-359.

Roethel, F.J. and V.T. Breslin.  1992.  Recycling Incineration Ash Residues to Create Solid Masonry Cinder Blocks.  New York Construction News, Section II, June 29, 1992 .

Breslin, V.T.  1990.  Stony Brook researchers investigate uses for incineration residues.  Waste Management Research Report, 2(2): 3-8.

Roethel, F.J. and V.T. Breslin.  1989.  Stabilized incinerator ash tested in construction of artificial reef.  Waste Management Research Report, 1(2): 3-8.

Roethel, F.J. and V.T. Breslin.  1988.  Unique method of ash disposal can benefit marine life.  Solid Waste and Power, October, 1988.  pp. 42-48.

 

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

Breslin, V.T. and J.F. Tait.  Science Along the Connecticut Coast: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Science to Undergraduates.  Second Annual SENCER New England Regional Symposium.  Brennan Center, Springfield College, January 11, 2007.

Breslin, V.T., J. Santanelli, E. Ogalin and J. Conklin.  Partitioning of Metals on Size-Fractionated Harbor Sediment.  Eighth Biennial Long Island Sound Research and New England Estuarine Research Society Joint Conference.  United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.  October 26-28, 2006.

Breslin, V.T. and J. Santanelli.  Phase Association and Bioavailability of Metals in Harbor Sediment.  10^th Connecticut State University Faculty Research Conference.  Western Connecticut State University.  Saturday, October 14^th,2006.

Breslin, V.T. and D. Freedeen. Recent Trends in Acid Deposition in Connecticut.  Connecticut State University Faculty research Conference, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.  October 22, 2005.

Breslin, V.T. Trends in Sediment Metal Contamination in Connecticut Harbors.  Connecticut State University Faculty Research Conference, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.  October 22, 2005.

Breslin, V.T. and J.F. Tait.  Science Along the Connecticut Coast: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Science to Undergraduates.  American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 20-25, 2005.

Cacopardo, M. and V.T. Breslin.  Tissue Metal Contents of Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) in New Haven Harbor.  Long Island Sound Biennial Research Conference, The Charles B. Wang Center, SUNY at Stony Brook.  November 4-5, 2004.

Conca, L. and V.T. Breslin.  From the Center of the Venn Diagram: Finding Common Ground.  2004 OSEP Joint Personnel Preparation/State Improvement/CSPD Conference.  Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA.  March 16-18, 2004.

Granfield, J., P. Brucker and V.T. Breslin.  Unification of Teacher Preparation Programs.  American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 2003 Annual Meeting and Exhibits.  New Orleans , LA.   January 24-27, 2003 . 

Nicholson, R.O. and V.T. Breslin.  Sediment Metal Contamination in the West River Memorial Park , New Haven .  New England Estuarine Research Conference, Long Island Sound Research Conference, University of Connecticut , Groton , CT.   October 24-26, 2002 .

Titus, T. and V.T. Breslin.  Trace Metal Contents and Physical Characteristics of Sediment in Bridgeport Harbor , CT.   New England Estuarine Research Conference, Long Island Sound Research Conference, University of Connecticut , Groton , CT.   October 24-26, 2002 .

Nicholson, R.O. and V.T. Breslin.  Sediment Metal Contamination in the West River Memorial Park , New Haven .  Seventh Connecticut State University Faculty Research Conference, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, April 6, 2002.

DeRosia, K.L. and V.T. Breslin.  Benthic Invertebrate Distribution in the West River Memorial Park , New Haven .  Seventh Connecticut State University Faculty Research Conference, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, April 6, 2002.

Granfield, J., P. Brucker and V.T. Breslin.  Unification of Teacher Preparatory Programs.  2002 OSEP Joint Personnel Preparation/State Improvement/CSPD Conference.  Doubletree Hotel Crystal City , Arlington , VA.   February 20-22, 2002 .

Brucker, P., V.T. Breslin and J. Granfield.  2001.  Unification of Teacher Preparatory Programs.  State Improvement Grant Networking Conference.  Marriott Hotel, Rocky Hill, CT.  October 23, 2001 .

Breslin, V.T.  Degradation of Starch-Calcium Carbonate Disposable Packaging in a Solid Waste Composting Facility.  8th Annual Meeting of the Bio/Environmentally Degradable Polymer Society, Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA, August 18-21, 1999. (Invited).

Breslin, V.T. and S. Sañudo-Wilhelmy.  Distribution of Trace Metals in the Sediments and Water Column of a Semi-Enclosed Bay: Port Jefferson Harbor , NY .  Fourth Biennial Long Island Sound Research Conference, SUNY Purchase, November 13-14, 1998 .

Breslin, V.T.  Historical Deposition and Trophic Transfer of Contaminant Metals in Western Lake Ontario .  MSRC Oceans and Atmospheres Colloquium Series, Marine Sciences Research Center , SUNY at Stony Brook, October 23, 1998 .

Breslin, V.T. and L. Adler Ivanbrook.  1997.  Release of Copper, Chromium and Arsenic from CCA-C Treated Lumber in Estuaries. Third International Ocean Pollution Symposium (Session Co-Chair, Land to Sea Session).  Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Ft. Pierce , Florida , April 6-11, 1997 .

Breslin, V.T.  1996.  Use and Benefits of Compost.  Composting: Its Role as a Waste Management Strategy on Long Island (Invited).  Suffolk Community College , Riverhead, NY, April 9, 1996 .

Breslin, V.T.  1994. Use of MSW Compost for Commercial Sod Production.  The Composting Council's Fifth Annual Conference.  Vista Hotel , Washington , DC.  November 16-18, 1994 .

Breslin, V.T. and S.E.Tisdell.  1994. Municipal Solid Waste Composting in the United
States : Engineering, Quality and Marketing Issues.  European Seminar on Compost Engineering (Invited).  Bari , Italy , October 26-27, 1994 .

Breslin, V.T., B. Li  and A. Notarian.  1994.  Deterioration of Enhanced Degradable Polymers in the Marine Environment.  Biodegradable Polymers '94' (Invited).  Holiday Inn North Campus, Ann Arbor , Michigan , June 13-14, 1994 .

Breslin, V.T. and S.E. Tisdell.  1993.  Physical and Chemical Characterization of MSW Compost.  The Composting Council's Fourth Annual Conference.  Vista Hotel , Washington , DC, November 17-19, 1993 .

Breslin, V.T., S.A. Barr-Kumarakulsinghe and A. Parrella.  1993.  Deterioration and Toxicity of HDPE and LDPE Starch-Plastic Composite Films in the Marine Environment.  Second International Ocean Pollution Symposium.  Qinghua University , Beijing , China , October 4-8, 1993 .

 

ADVISORY GROUPS/WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS/INVITED LECTURES

Participant (Invited).  Long Island Sound Synthesis Workshop.  May 14-16, 2007.  Danfords Inn, Port Jefferson, NY

Lecture (Invited). Academic Careers in Marine Science.  March 9, 2007.  Dodds Hall, University of New Haven, New Haven CT.

Lecture (Invited).  Outer Island Ecology and Research.  Branford Land Trust Annual Meeting, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT.  May 31, 2006.

Participant.  Climate Change and Long Island Sound.  Long Island Sound Study and CT Fund for the Environment.  Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Bridgeport, CT.  April 8, 2006.

Participant (SCSU team member).  SENCER Summer Institute 2005.  Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities.  Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA.  August 5-8, 2005.

Participant.  Acid in the Environment: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects.   The Goodwin-Niering Center for Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies, Connecticut College, New London CT.  April 1-2, 2005.

Lecture (Invited). Academic Careers in Marine Science.  March 4, 2005.  Dodds Hall, University of New Haven, New Haven CT.

Seminar, Sediment Metal Contamination in Long Island Sound Harbors.  Deans Research Colloquium, Southern Connecticut State University, Engleman Hall, November 12, 2004.

Participant.  Connecticut State Improvement Grant, Seventh SIG Networking Meeting.  Connecticut State Department of Education, Radisson Hotel, Middletown, CT.  March 24, 2004

Participant.  Connecticut State Improvement Grant, Eighth Networking Meeting.  Connecticut State Department of Education, Radisson Hotel, Middletown, CT.  November 3, 2004.

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Summer Meeting, 2004.  The Changing Landscapes of Oceans and Freshwater, Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah GA.  June 13-18, 2004.

Participant, 56^th Annual Meeting and Exhibits of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Chicago, Illinois.  February 7-10, 2004

Lecturer (Invited), The How, What and Why of Teaching Environmental Science, The Association of Connecticut Science Supervisors, Ramada Plaza Hotel, Meriden, Connecticut. December 10, 2003. 

Participant, 13th Annual Long Island Sound Summit, NY Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, March 29, 2003.  Marine Animals in LIS: Status and Trends.

Participant, Long Island Sound Lobster Health Symposium.  Holiday Inn, Bridgeport CT.   March 7, 2003 .

Instructor, Passport to Education, School of Education , Southern Connecticut State University, July 16-18, 2002 .

Participant, 9th Annual Conference, Council on Undergraduate Research, June 19-22, 2002 .  Connecticut College , New London , CT.

Participant, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 57th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 9-11, 2002 .  San Antonio , TX .

Participant, Climate Change: Connecticut Initiative.  Colony Inn, New Haven , CT.   January 24, 2002 .

Participant, National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference, National Council of University Research Administrators, May 2-4, 2001 .  Radisson Hotel, Burlington , VT.

Participant, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 56th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 17-19, 2001 .  Boston , MA .

Participant, 11th Annual Long Island Sound Summitt , NY Botanical Garden, Bronx , NY .  March 2-3, 2001 .  Toxic Contaminants/Sediments Workgroup.

Participant, Long Island Sound Research Conference, University of Connecticut - Stamford Campus.  November 17-18, 2000 .

Participant (Invited), Water Quality/Habitat Issue Area, New York State Sea Grant Assessment Team, Three Village Inn, Stony Brook , NY .  September 21, 2000 .

 

RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED:

Sediment Metal Contamination in the Thames River and New London Harbor Complex.  Connecticut State University 2007 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2007– May 30, 2008.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $4,800.

Fourth Annual Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound.  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant.  Spring 2007.  PIs – D. Smith, V.T. Breslin and J. Tait. Total Funds $2000.00.

Center for Coastal and Marine Studies.  Werth Family Foundation, Woodbridge, CT.  PIs – V.T. Breslin, D. Smith and J. Tait. Project Duration: July 2006-June 20011.  Total Funds $170,000.00

Unification of Teacher Preparatory Programs to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners.  Connecticut State Department of Education, State Program Improvement Grant.  Project Duration: July 2005-June 2006.  PI – James Granfield.  SCSU Faculty Coordinators - P. Brucker and V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $60,000.

Third Annual Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound.  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant.  Spring 2006.  PIs – D. Smith, V.T. Breslin and J. Tait. Total Funds $2000.00.

Phase Association and Bioavailability of Metals in Harbor Sediment.  Connecticut State University 2005 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2005– May 30, 2006.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $5,000.

Sediment Metal Contamination in the Norwalk River/Harbor.  Connecticut State University 2004 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2005– May 30, 2006.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $4,800.

 Second Annual Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound.  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant.  Spring 2005.  PIs – D. Smith, V.T. Breslin and J. Tait. Total Funds $2000.00.

 Depositional History of Contaminant Metals in Bridgeport and New Haven Harbors.  Connecticut State University 2004 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2004 – May 30, 2005.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $5,000.

 Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound.  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant.  Spring 2004.  PIs – V.T. Breslin, J. Tait, and  D. Smith. Total Funds $988.00.

 Accumulation of Contaminant Metals by Marine Bivalves in New Haven Harbor.  Connecticut State University 2003 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2003 – May 30, 2004.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $4,408.

Accumulation of Contaminant Metals by Marine Bivalves in New Haven Harbor .  Connecticut State University 2003 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2003 – May 30, 2004 .  PI – V.T. Breslin. 

Unification of Teacher Preparatory Programs to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners.  Connecticut State Department of Education, State Program Improvement Grant.  Project Duration: July 2002-June 2004.  PI – James Granfield.  SCSU Faculty Coordinators - P. Brucker and V.T. Breslin.

A Video Tour of the Habitats of Outer Island .  Long Island Sound Study Public Participation and Education Small Grant Program.  Project Duration: December 2002-November 2003.  PI - V.T. Breslin. 

Trace Metal Contents and Physical Characteristics of Sediment in Bridgeport and Black Rock Harbors .  Connecticut State University 2002 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2002- May 30, 2003 .  PI - V.T. Breslin. 

Sediment Metal Contamination in West River Memorial Park , New Haven , CT.   Connecticut State University 2001 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2001-May 30, 2002.  PI - V.T. Breslin. 

Distribution and Effects of Ship-Derived Wastes: A Geochemical and Ecological Study of Lake Ontario Sediments.  New York State Sea Grant Institute, Project Duration: February 1, 1996-January 31, 1999.  PI - V.T. Breslin, B. Cerrato and R. Flood. 

Precision Sampling and Characterization of Lake Ontario Sediments Affected by Ship-Derived Wastes.  NOAA's National Undersea Research Program, (UCAP).   Project Duration: February 1, 1996-January, 1997.  PI - B.J. Brownawell, V.T. Breslin, R. Cerrato and R.D. Flood.  

An Assessment of the Compostability of EarthShell Disposable Packaging.  EarthShell Container Corporation, Santa Barbara , CA .  Project Duration:  December 6, 1995-September 1, 1997.  PI - V.T. Breslin and R.L. Swanson. 

Secondary Materials Program - Phase II.  New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Project Duration: February 1995-March, 1996.  PI - R.L. Swanson, V.T. Breslin and S. Reaven. 

Distribution and Effects of Ship-Derived Ash and Coal Wastes: A Geochemical and Ecological Study of Sedimentary Deposits in Western Lake Ontario .  NOAA National Undersea Research Center , Project Duration: February 1, 1995-January 1, 1996.  PI - R.D. Flood, B.J. Brownawell, V.T. Breslin and R. Cerrato.   In-kind services included 6 days of ROV (Phantom II) and technical team support.

Use of Post-Consumer Waste Plastic in the Treatment of Waters Containing Volatile Organic Contaminants.  New York Center for Hazardous Waste Management, SUNY at Buffalo , Project Duration: August 1, 1994-September 30, 1995. PI - V.T. Breslin and B.J. Brownawell. 

Release of Copper, Chromium and Arsenic from CCA-C Pressure Treated Wood in the Marine Environment.  New York Sea Grant Institute, Project Duration: June 15, 1994 - June 15, 1995 .  PI - V.T. Breslin and R. L. Swanson. 

The Use of MSW Compost in the Commercial Production of Sod.  The Composting Council, Alexandria , VA.   Project Duration: April 1992-July 1995.  PI - V.T. Breslin.   

Solid Waste Composting Research.  Town of Brookhaven , NY , Project Duration: January 1, 1993-December 31, 1994.  PI - V.T. Breslin. 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

Environmental Chemistry
Marine Pollution
Environmental Engineering
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management.

 

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Sediment metal contamination in Long Island Sound harbors.

 

THESES ADVISEMENT:

Ki-Hoon Song, Ph.D. (2000).  Bioavailability of Sediment-Bound Zinc in Freshwater Benthic Macrofauna: Acid Volatile Sulfide and Sequential Chemical Extraction Approaches.

Sharon Pavulaan, M.S. (2000).  Accelerated Weathering of Recycled Plastic Lumber Used in Marine Construction.

Maura V. Clyne, M.S.  (2000).  The Effects of Ship-Derived Wastes on the Trace Metal Content of Lake Ontario Sediments.

Yaolong Lan,  M.S.  (1999).  Environmental Records of Spheroidal Carbonaceous Particles from Fossil Fuel
Combustion in Lake Ontario .

Ki-Hoon Song,  M.S. (1998).  Accumulation of Trace Metals in Sediments Benthic Macrofauna in Western Lake Ontario .

Jin Bing,   M.S. (1997).  Investigation of the Sorption Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds by Waste Polymers.

Leslie S. Adler-Ivanbrook, (1997).  M.S. Accumulation and Effects of Copper, Chromium and Arsenic in Blue Mussels, Mytilis edulis, Exposed to CCA-C Lumber in Long Island Sound.

Geralynn M. Fitzpatrick, M.S. (1996).  Mobility of Zinc, Nickel and Cadmium in Soil (Hydrogeology)   Amended with Municipal Solid Waste Compost in a Soil Column: A Final Report.

Shawn E. Tisdell,  M.S. (1993).  Heavy Metal Concentration,Variability and Leachability in Municipal Solid Waste Composts.

Sereno A. Barr-Kumarakulasinghe,  M.S. (1992).  Modeling the Thermal Oxidative Degradation Kinetics of Polyethylene Film Containing Metal Prooxidants.

Boen Li, M.S.  (1992).  Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Studies of Enhanced Degradable Plastics.

 

DISSERTATION TITLE:

Thesis Title: Chemical Behavior of Particulate and Stabilized Oil Ash in Seawater.

 

INSTITUTION GRANTING Ph.D.:

Ph.D. 1986.  Oceanography, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne , FL