江南体育

Professor of Chemistry and Occupational Health Science

General Chemistry, Occupational Safety and Health, Toxicology, Environmental/Sampling Regulations

Mail Box: UNA Box 5204
Office Room: 469 Science and Engineering Technology Building
Office Telephone: 256.765.4215
Email: bsolive@una.edu
Degrees: Ph.D., Environmental Health Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999; M.S.P.H Industrial Hygiene, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1996; B.S., Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene, 江南体育, 1994
Professional Certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
Classes taught: Introductory Chemistry, CH 101; General Chemistry, CH 111, CH 111L; Environmental Regulations for Teachers CH 665; Occupational Safety and Health IH 301
Recent publications:

• Olive, B.S., “Gas-phase Absorption Cross Sections”, MPI-Mainz UV/VIS Spectral Atlas, The Max-Planck Institute of Chemistry, Mainz, Germany, 2015.
  • Benzene, 200-265 nm (0.13 nm resolution)
  • Benzene, 200-300 nm (0.13 nm resolution)
  • Sulfur Dioxide, 190-306 nm (0.13 nm resolution)
  • Toluene, 185-225 nm (0.13 nm resolution)
• Olive, B.S., “Gas-phase Absorption Cross Sections”, MPI-Mainz UV/VIS Spectral Atlas, The Max-Planck Institute of Chemistry, Mainz, Germany, 2011.
  • Carbon Disulfide, 205-320 nm (0.080 nm resolution)
  • Naphthalene, 200-230 nm (0.080 nm resolution)
  • Nitrogen Dioxide, 200-240 nm (0.080 nm resolution)

Recent presentations:

• Olive, B.S.; Gamiles, D.S., “Demonstration of Open Path UV-DOAS as an Alternative Method to Meet Fence-line Monitoring Provisions for Benzene Provided in 40 CFR 63.658”, Podium Presentation, Proceedings, Air & Waste Management Association