Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical Chemistry
    University of South Carolina    1994

Master of Science, Statistics
    University of South Carolina    1995

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Math
    Saint Andrews Presbyterian College    1989


Employment History

Georgia Institute of Technology
    Principal    2005-Present
    Senior Research Scientist    (Date)-2005
    Research Scientist II    1996-(Date)
    Temporary Technical Advisor    1995-1996

University of South Carolina
    Professor of Record, Statistics 201    1994-1995
    Teaching Assistant, Honors Chemistry    1989-1994
    Graduate Research Assistant    1989-1994

Statistical Designs
    Assistant Instructor of Short Course: "Experimental Design for Productivity and Quality
    in Research and Development and Manufacturing"    1990-1994

Waverly Mills, Inc.
    Research Consultant    1988-1989

Georgia Institute of Technology
    Laboratory Assistant    1986-1989


Experience Summary

Research has consisted of spectral signatures analysis (unmixing, identification, and quantitation), image processing; pattern recognition and multivariate numerical algorithms; statistical analysis; modeling of aircraft and missile hardbody and chemical plume radiance signatures (using DoD packages: SPIRITS, SPF3, and SIRRM/SPURC), multiband (multispectral/hyperspectral) data processing, modeling and characterization of indoor air contaminant emission and transport; trace pollutant extraction and detection of volatile organics, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and other organic contaminants from water, soil, indoor air, outdoor air, and commercial product samples; and environmental chamber (small and large scale) studies of manufactured product and environmental source emissions; development and optimization of analytical analysis methods and instrumentation.  Computer and programming experience includes MATLAB, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, Pascal, SAS, S , SYSTAT, MINITAB, HTML, LaTex, AWK and basic shell scripting for UNIX, Macintosh, and Windows95/NT/DOS platforms.


Current Fields of Interest

Spectral signatures analysis (unmixing, identification, and quantitation) applied to multi/hyperspectral remote sensing; radiative transfer; and multi-channel signal data from integrated optical in-situ sensors for both air and water based applications; multivariate statistical data analysis and pattern recognition techniques including: neural networks, expert systems, factor analysis, principal component analysis and regression, partial least squares, three-mode principal component analysis, cluster analysis, and discriminant analysis; experimental designs such as: factorials, fractional factorials, central composite designs, Plackett-Burman designs and Taguchi designs; optimization methods: evolutionary operation (EVOP), steepest ascent, sequential simplex, and simulated annealing; multivariate statistical analysis and modeling; and integrated interactive communication (teaching and training) via the Internet.


Professional Affiliations and Special Honors

American Chemical Society    1993-present
First Place Annual Student Paper Competition
    SC Chapter of the American Statistical Association    1995
Mu Sigma Rho (statistical honor society)    1995
Professional Women on Campus Award for an Outstanding Paper
    by a Woman Graduate Student, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC    1994
Mobay Fellowship, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC    1989
Lambda Chi (chemical honor society)    1989
CRC Handbook Award for Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Student    1986


Selected Reports and Publications
 
1. Thesis: The Integrated Michaelis-Menten Model: Estimation, Inference, Experimental Designs, and Derivation from the Classical Michaelis-Menten Model, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC., 1995
 
2. "Three-mode Principal Component Analysis of Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Data for Oligosaccharides Using a Molecular Mixture Design," Paper #889, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1995, with S. L. Morgan
 
3. Dissertation: Chemometric Analysis of Gas Chromatographic/Mass Spectrometric and Spectroscopic Data for Classification and Modeling of Chemical Structure and Composition, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC., 1994
 
4. "Reduction of Dimensionality Concepts for Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Data," Paper #642, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1994, with S. L. Morgan
 
5. "Fiber-Optic FT-Raman Studies of a Polyimide Curing Reaction," Paper #1141, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1994, with J. F. Aust, W. Egan, S. L. Morgan, and M. L. Myrick
 
6. "Curing of Polymers Studies by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry," Poster 024P, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1994, with R. C. Galipo, J. F. Aust, S. L. Morgan, and M. L. Myrick
 
7. "Differentiation of Isomeric Alditol Hexaacetates and Identification of Aldohexoses by Electron Impact Mass Spectrometry," Analytical Chemistry 1994, 66, 2656-2668, with S. L. Morgan
 
8. "Fourier transform Raman Spectroscopic Studies of a Polyimide Curing Reaction," Analytica Chimica Acta 1994, 293, 119-128, with J. F. Aust, P. Groner, S. L. Morgan, and M. L. Myrick
 
9. "Factor Analysis of Fiber-Optics Raman Spectroscopy Data from Thermoset Polymers During the Curing Process," Paper #042, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1993, with J. F. Aust, S. L. Morgan, and M. L. Myrick
 
10. "Factor Analysis of Electron Impact Mass Spectra for Differentiation of Isomeric Alditol Acetates," Paper #380, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1992, with M. K. Denny and S. L. Morgan
 
11. "Determination of Sugar Composition of Wood Products by Multivariate Regression and Factor Analysis of UV Spectra," Poster 355P, The Pittsburgh Conference: Abstracts, 1991, with M. K. Denny, Z. T. Zhu, S. R. Goode, and S. L. Morgan
 
12. "Chromatography Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Rejuvenating the Rubidium Salt Bead of a Nitrogen-Phosphorus Detector," Journal of Chromatographic Science, 1990, 28(2), 92, with M. K. Denny and C. W. Bayer


Invited Papers and Presentations

1. "Enhanced GIS and Mapping Support to Counterdrug Operations," Third Annual International Crime Mapping Research Conference, Orlando, FL, December 1999, with Faust, Nick and Asbell, Billy, Lt Col
 
2. "Multi-Modal Targets: Classification and Visualization," Multi-Modality Image Fusion Conference, Eastman Kodak: Rochester, NY, October 1999, with Faust, Nick; Doll, Ted; and Wasilewski, Tony
 
3. "Counterdrug Geographical Regional Assessment Sensor System," DOD Counterdrug Technology Development Program Conference, Arlington, VA, June 2-3, 1999, with Asbell, Billy, Lt Col
 
4. "Counterdrug Geographical Regional Assessment Sensor System," Border Technology Research Center Advisory Council Meeting, Austin, TX, March 25-26, 1999, with Asbell, Billy, Lt Col
 
5. "Counterdrug Geographical Regional Assessment Sensor System," National Guard Bureau - Counterdrug Directorate Advisory Council Meeting, Washington, DC, December 1998, Faust, Nick and Asbell, Billy, Lt Col
 
6. "Selected Topics of Chemometrics/Pattern Recognition for the Classification and Modeling of Chemical Structure and Composition," National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, November 13, 1997
 
7. "Police On-Line INteractive Training (POINT)," Regional Academy Directors Meeting, Georgia State Police Academy, Forsyth, GA, September 9, 1997, with Cannady, Jim
 
8. "Police On-Line INteractive Training (POINT)," Police Officers Standards Training (POST) Council Meeting, Georgia State Police Academy, Forsyth, GA, September 9, 1997, with Cannady, Jim