Industrial Hygiene Program

Kimberly Anderson

I have a dual degree in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Toxicology and Environmental Science and Policy. I received my MS in Industrial Hygiene in Fall 2010, and am now pursuing my PhD..

Barry Hill

I am originally from Caddo Mills, TX. I graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA, receiving a BS in Environmental Science and a BA in Biology. I’ve spent the last 18 months working at Pioneer Hi-Bred in their Grains and Nutritional Sciences Department, and am now currently working towards a MS in Industrial Hygiene.

Mitchell Kang

I was originally born in Ohio, but grew up in the Iowa City area.  I am currently working on my PhD in Industrial Hygiene.  My research interests are in nanoparticles, and I hope to become a professor someday in a health-related field.

Mark Lebeck

After finishing undergraduate work in Pre-Health Sciences at Central College in Pella, IA, I spent two and a half years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya, East Africa working as a public health and sanitation extentionist.  I finished my M.S. in Epidemiology in 2007 and have been working for Dr. Gregory Gray in the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases since 2004. 

I am beginning my doctoral studies in Industrial Hygiene and am interested in maintaining a focus in infectious disease epidemiology as it pertains to occupational and environmental exposures, particularly within the agricultural industry.  My career goals include, though not limited to, working in private industry and academia.

Brian Pavilovis

I grew up in Lemont, IL. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in Chemical Environmental Science. After graduation, I earned my master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health from the University of Illinois at Springfield. During my masters program, I worked at the Illinois Department of Public Health in the Environmental Health section. I am currently working on my Ph.D. in Industrial Hygiene.

Kelsie Reeve

I grew up in Tipton, IA. I received my undergraduate degree in Health Promotion: Science Intensive Environmental Health from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA. I am currently pursuing my MS in Industrial Hygiene.

Eric Sawvel

I grew up in Dubuque, IA and obtained both my BS in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa.  I am active duty Air Force and currently working on my Ph.D. in Industrial Hygiene.  I have two daughters and a son.  I spend my free time with my family and I love the outdoors.

Sabah Saleh

I come all the way from Kuwait and I am pursuing my  MS degree in  Industrial Hygiene. I graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1998 with Fire & Safety Engineering degree.  I worked in the oil sector in Kuwait  for 10 years. I am married and have two lovely kids.