A Ph.D.-trained safety and industrial hygiene professional, he brings more than 25 years of experience addressing environmental health, toxicology, and workplace safety across healthcare, laboratory, and industrial environments. His work includes evaluation of chemical and biological exposures, indoor air quality issues such as mold and latex, and implementation of hazard control and risk assessment strategies. He has developed and managed safety programs focused on regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and environmental management aligned with OSHA and related standards. He has also held leadership, consulting, and academic roles including Director of Safety, Safety Officer, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Laboratory Manager, Independent Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Lecturer, Research Associate, and Assistant Professor within healthcare, laboratory, academic, and consulting environments.

In his professional background, he served as Director of Safety within a major hospital system, overseeing institutional safety operations, laboratory and chemical safety protocols, and environmental monitoring initiatives. He has also provided expert analysis and testimony in matters involving toxic exposure, workplace conditions, and indoor environmental concerns. His credentials include a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pathology, along with certifications as a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist and Certified Toxics Use Reduction Planner, supporting his work in safety engineering and risk evaluation. He has further maintained professional involvement with organizations including the American Society of Safety Engineers, the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Chemical Society, the National Fire Protection Association, and the Massachusetts Safety Council, including service on advisory boards, editorial boards, scientific panels, and healthcare safety committees related to occupational safety, toxic exposure, environmental management, and industrial hygiene practices.