Paul S. Simone Jr.

Assistant Professor

The Citadel

Department of Chemistry

Charleston, SC 29464

Phone: (843) 953-7791

Fax (843) 953-7795

Objectives

My objectives are to be an effective instructor of analytical chemistry in lectures, laboratories and research. I want to encourage the growth, curiosity and critical thinking skills of young scientists and professionals by applying analytical chemistry and instrumentation to drinking water, wastewater and environmental chemistry problems in the research laboratory.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN38152, –Degree conferredAugust2008. Dissertation Title: Simplified Methods for On-line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations at the Single g/L Level in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Using Ion Chromatography Based Analyzers
  • Master of Science in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN38152.Degree conferred August 2006.
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN38152.Degree conferred December 2002.

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29464, Date: August 2008 – Present.
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, Date: August 2003 –May 2008
  • Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, Date: January 2004 - July 2008

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Research Reports/Books

  1. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone, P.S., Geme, G., Cao, G. Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems II. 2007.American Water Works Association. Denver, CO: AwwaRF and AWWA.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Simone, P.S., Anderson, G.T., Emmert, G.L., “On-Line Monitoring of μg/L Levels of Haloacetic Acids using Ion Chromatography with Post-Column Nicotinamide Reaction and Fluorescence Detection”, Analytica Chimica Acta, 2006, 570 (2) 259-266.
  2. Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Simone, P.S., Emmert, G.L., “Measuring the Concentrations of Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products Using Capillary Membrane Sampling-Flow Injection Analysis”, Water Research, 2005, 39 (16), 3827-3836.

Publications (Not Peer-Reviewed/Proceedings)

  1. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone, P., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G.T., “Developing Analytical Methods for On-Line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems”, Proceedings of Water Quality Technology Conference, 2004, San Antonio, TX.

Journal Articles In Preparation

  1. Simone, P.S., Brown, M.A., Ranaivo, P.L., Emmert, G.L. “On-Line Monitoring of Nine HAA Species at Microgram/L Levels using Post-Column Reaction-Ion Chromatography with Nicotinamide.” (In preparation)
  2. Simone, P.S., Emmert, G.L. “Analysis of Haloacetic Acids using Extra Large Volume Injection-Ion Chromatography with Membrane Suppressed Conductivity Detection.” (In preparation)
  3. Simone, P.S., Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Emmert, G.L. “Determination of Trichloroacetic Acid in Wastewaters using an Automated Flow Injection Analysis Colorimetric Method.” (In preparation)

Peer-reviewed Grant Internal Reports (Not Published)

  1. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A.,Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Project Extension Status Report.” July 17, 2006.
  2. Emmert, G.L., Thurston, L.J., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Brown, M.A. and Jo, K.D. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Project Extension Status Report.” May 28, 2006.
  3. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S., Geme, G. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Final Report.” September 1, 2005.
  4. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone Jr., P.S. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Five Report.” April 1, 2005.
  5. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G., Howard, A.L. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Four Report.” January 4, 2005.
  6. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Three Report.” October 7, 2004.
  7. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone Jr., P.S. “Methods for Real-Time Measurement of THMs and HAAs in Distribution Systems: Phase Two Period Two Report.” July 1, 2004.

Presentations

Contributed Presentations (National/International)

  1. Ranaivo, P.L., Simone, P.S., Emmert, G.L. “Analysis of Emerging-Haloacid Disinfection By-Products Using Automated Post-Column Reaction Ion Chromatography with Nicotinamide Fluorescence. The Pittsburgh Conference 2008, 2560-6, New Orleans, LA.
  2. Simone, P.S., Geme, G., Emmert, G.L. “A Flow Injection Analysis-based Colorimetric Method for Determination of Trichloroacetic Acid Concentrations in Wastewaters.” FACSS 2007.Memphis, TN.
  3. Simone, P.S.,Ranaivo, P.L., Emmert, G.L. “Application of Post-Column-Ion Chromatography with Nicotinamide Fluorescence to Emerging Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water.” FACSS 2007. Memphis, TN.
  1. Simone, P. Jr., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Thurston, L.J., Emmert, G.L. “Automated On-line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations Using Ion Chromatography with the Nicotinamide Post-column Reaction.” Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-214.
  2. Geme, G., Brown, M.A., Simone, P. Jr., Thurston, L.J., Emmert, G.L. “Understanding the Chemistry that is Applied in the Detection of DBPs by the Capillary Membrane Sampling-Flow Injection Analysis Method.” Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-242.
  3. Thurston, L.J., Simone, P. Jr., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Emmert, G.L. “Miniaturized FIA Analyzer with LED Spectrophotometer for Monitoring Disinfectants in Drinking Water Based on Colorimetric Methods.” Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-215.
  4. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone, P. Jr., Geme, G., Thurston, L.J. “Overview and Strategies for Conducting Real-Time Monitoring Studies for THMs and HAAs.” Abstracts of Papers, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 25-29, 2007. ENVR-078.
  5. Simone, P.S., Geme, G., Emmert, G.L. “Automated Methods for On-line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems.” The Pittsburgh Conference 2007, 690-1,Chicago, IL.
  6. Simone, P.S., Brown, M.A., Emmert, G.L. “Using Membrane Materials for Sample Cleanup in Security Monitoring.” The International Conference on Bio and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology. San Diego, CA. 2006.
  7. Potocek, M.L., Brown, M.A., Simone, P.S.Jr., Emmert, G.L. “Using Headspace-solid Phase Microextraction-gas Chromatography to Measure Trihalomethane Concentrations in Drinking Water.”Abstracts of Papers, 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006.
  8. Simone, P.S., Emmert, G.L., “On-Line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems using Post-Column Ion Chromatography.”The Pittsburgh Conference 2006, 2320-7, Orlando, FL.
  9. Simone, P.S., Emmert, G.L., “A Portable Automated Ion Chromatography Based Method for Monitoring Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water.” The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 810-42P.Orlando, FL.
  10. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Simone, P.S., Anderson, G.T., “Supported Capillary Membrane Sampling-Gas Chromatography on a Valve.” The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 270-6P.Orlando, FL.
  11. Geme, G. Brown, M.A., Simone, P.S., Emmert, G.L., “A Simple Method for Selectively Monitoring the Concentrations of Total Trihalomethane and Total Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water.”The Pittsburgh Conference 2005, 390-2. Orlando, FL.
  12. Emmert, G.L., Brown, M.A., Geme, G., Simone, P., Thurston, L.J., Anderson, G.T., “Developing Analytical Methods for On-Line Monitoring of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water Distribution Systems.”Water Quality Technology Conference 2004, San Antonio, TX.

Contributed Presentations (Regional/Local)

  1. Simone Jr., P.S., Emmert, G.L. “Comparing Different Ion Chromatography Methods for Analysis of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water.” 57th Southeast/61st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Memphis, TN, 2005.
  2. Simone, P., Anderson, G., Emmert, G.L. “A Post-Column Ion Chromatography Method for Determination of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water.” 28th Annual Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting, MurrayStateUniversity, 2005.
  3. Simone, P., Anderson, G., Emmert, G.L. “A Post-Column Ion Chromatography Method for Determination of Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water.” University of Memphis Student Research Forum, 2005.
  4. Simone, P., Emmert, G.L. “Monitoring Haloacetic Acid Concentrations in Drinking Water using Ion Chromatography.” 27th Annual Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 2004.

Grants and Contracts

  1. Exploratory Studies and Development of Near, Real-Time Disinfection By-Product Analyzers based on reaction of B-vitamins with Haloacetic Acids and Trihalomethanes. P.S. Simone. The Citadel Foundation: New Faculty Research Proposal, $2,997.52, Submitted.
  2. NSF Water Workshop: Water Dynamics – Discussing Current Water Issues, Involving Community and Students, and Funding Through NSF and NSF-EPSCoR. P.S. Simone. The Citadel Foundation: Faculty Development Grant, $952.00, Funded.
  3. MRI: Collaborative Research: Development of a Capillary Electrophoresis on a Valve System for On-Line, Near Real-Time Drinking Water Monitoring. G.L. Emmert, P.I.; P.S. Simone; Co-P.I.; G. Geme, Co-P.I.. NSF-MRI Program, $518,000, Not Funded.
  4. Method Development for Disinfection By-Products Associated with Cancer. G.L. Emmert, P.I.; M.A. Brown and P.S. Simone, Senior Personnel.American Water Works Association-Research Foundation, $400,000, Not Funded.
  5. Development of Next Generation Chemical Analyzers for Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products, G.L. Emmert, P.I.; M.A. Brown and P.S. Simone, Senior Personnel. NSF-MRI Program, $399,000, Not Funded.
  6. TCAA Analysis in Wastewater.G.L. Emmert, P.I.; G. Geme and P.S. Simone, Senior Personnel. Hydroqual, Inc. Contract, $67,000, Funded.

Undergraduate Student Mentoring

  • I am currently mentoring an undergraduate at The Citadel.
  • I have mentored five undergraduate and one high school student as a graduate student as part of the NSF-REU and ACS Project SEED programs at the University of Memphis.

Teaching and Research Interests

  • Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Environmental Chemistry and Instrumentation
  • Environmental Analytical Chemistry
  • Sample introduction, handling and internal standardization in Flow Injection Analysis and HPLC
  • Use of computers and the internet for remote control and remote data acquisition in environmental analytical chemistry and education

Professional Societies and Organizations

  • American Chemical Society,Environmental and Analytical divisions (2003-present)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (March 2007 – present)
  • President of the Chemistry Graduate Student Association, University of Memphis (September 2005-September 2007)

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