As of June 2010
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EDUCATION
| 2002 | Ph.D. | Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ |
| NIH Biotechnology Training Fellowship (3 yrs). | ||
| 1999 | M.S. | Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ |
| 1996 | B.A. | Chemistry and Environmental Sciences (double major), University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA |
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
| 2009-present | Northeast Utilities Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering Education, University of Connecticut
Department of Chemical, Materials and Biomolecular Engineering Graduate Faculty: Environmental Engineering Center Faculty: Center for Environmental Science and Engineering Affiliated Faculty: Institute for Materials Science |
| 2005-2009 | Research Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Affiliated Faculty: Vanderbilt Institute for Integrative Biosystems Research and Education (VIIBRE) |
| 2002-2004 | Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Vanderbilt University Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. PI: Eugene J. LeBoeuf |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Environmental Biotechnology.
Systematic replication of micro-structured microbial habitats and micro-analysis of biological responses to controlled extracellular habitat conditions.
Applications: Biotechnology optimization. High-throughput drug, toxicity screening.
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Contaminant Fate & Transport.
Fate and transport of hydrophobic organic contaminants, especially PAHs, spanning micro-scale interfacial processes to regional modeling. Environmental impacts of nanoparticles in estuaries: bioavailability, toxicity, risk assessment.
Applications: Environmental impacts of energy production; impacts of emerging contaminants, including nanoparticles, on water resources sustainability.
GRANTS
Federal Awards
| NSF | “EAGER: Field-deployed Microfluidic Trap Array for Discovery and Observation of Microbial Eukaryotes.”
PI: L.M. Shor. DBI Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) program, NSF #1027125. $160,000, 5/1/10-4/30/12. |
| NSF | “EcoChip: A Micro-structured Microbial Habitat Array.”
PI: L.M. Shor. Co-PIs E.J. LeBoeuf, G.L. Taghon, L.Y. Young. DBI Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) program, NSF #0649883. $397,910, 5/1/07-4/30/10. |
| NSF | “REU: EcoChip: A Micro-structured Microbial Habitat Array.”
PI: L.M. Shor. NSF #0749018. $30,150, 5/1/07-4/30/10. (Research co-op program with local community college.) |
Other Competitive Awards
“A Microfluidic Infection Thread Assay to Study Initiation of Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation,”PI Leslie M. Shor, Co-PI Daniel Gage. Center for Environmental Science & Engineering, Graduate Student Research Assistantship Program. (Provides 1 semester GA, spring 2010)
“Leachate test methods for the evaluation of the effectiveness of in-situ stabilization of soil material at former MGP sites.”PI: Andrew Garrabrants; Co-PI: Leslie Shor. Sponsor: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). $166,250. 2/15/06-12/30/08.
PATENTS
“Integrated Device for Extraction and Assessment of Leaching (IDEAL)”L.M. Shor, A.C. Garrabrants, D.S. Kosson. (Provisional Patent: 11672N:020739:743542:1: NASHVILLE)
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Markov DA, PC Samson, DK Schaffer, A Dhummakupt, JP Wikswo, and LM Shor. 2010. “Window on a Microworld: Simple Microfluidic Systems for Studying Microbial Transport in Porous Media.” Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) 39.
Markov, D.A., S. Manuel, L.M. Shor, S. Opalenik, J.P. Wikswo, and P. Samson. 2010. “Tape-underlayment, rotary-node (TURN) valves for simple on-chip microfluidic flow control.” Biomedical Microdevices 12(1):135-44.
Rodenburg, L.A., S.N. Valle, M.A. Panero, G.R. Muñoz, and L.M. Shor. 2010. “Mass Balances on Selected Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the NY/NJ Harbor.” Journal of Environmental Quality 39:642-653.
Wang, W., L.M. Shor, E.J. LeBoeuf, J.P. Wikswo, G.L. Taghon and D.S. Kosson. 2008.
“Protozoa migration in bent microfluidic channels.”
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
74(6) 1945-1949.
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Wang, W., L.M. Shor, E.J. LeBoeuf, J.P. Wikswo, and D.S. Kosson. 2005.
“Mobility of protozoa through narrow channels.”
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
71(8) 4628-4637.
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Shor, L.M., K.J. Rockne, L. Y. Young, G.L. Taghon, and D.S. Kosson. 2004.
“Combined effects of contaminant desorption and toxicity on risk from PAH contaminated sediments.”
Risk Analysis: An International Journal
24(5) 1109-1120.
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Shor, L.M., W. Liang, K.J. Rockne, G.L. Taghon, L. Y. Young, and D.S. Kosson. 2003.
“Intra-aggregate mass transport-limited bioavailability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to Mycobacterium strain PC01.”
Environmental Science & Technology
37(8) 1545-1552.
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Shor, L.M., K.J. Rockne, L. Y. Young, G.L. Taghon, and D.S. Kosson. 2003.
“Desorption kinetics for field-aged polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from sediments.”
Environmental Science & Technology
37(8) 1535-1544.
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Rockne, K.J., L.M. Shor, L. Y. Young, G.L. Taghon and D.S. Kosson. 2002.
“Distributed sequestration and release of PAHs in weathered sediment:
The role of sediment structure and organic carbon properties.”
Environmental Science & Technology
36(12) 2636-2644.
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Refereed Reports
Garrabrants, A.C., L.M. Shor, D.S. Kosson, R.N.J. Comans, A. van Zomeren, H.A. van der Sloot, O. Hjelmar, E.A. Hansen, and A. Coleman. 2007. “Leaching Assessment Methods for the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of In-Situ Stabilization of Soil Materials at Manufactured Gas Plant Sites” Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, CA.
Valle, S.N., M.A. Panero, and L. M. Shor. 2007.
“Pollution prevention and management strategies for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the New York/New Jersey Harbor.”
New York Academy of Sciences, Harbor Consortium. New York, N.Y.
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Comans, R.N. J., G. Roskam, A. Oosterhoff, L.M. Shor, M. Wahlstrom, J. Laine-Ylijoki, M. Pihlajaniemi, M. Ojala, K. Brokholm, K. Vilholth, O. Hjelmar, P. Daly, R. Woodhead, J. Higgins, T. Heimovaara, J. Keijzer, and H. Keijzer. 2001. “Development of standard leaching tests for organic pollutants in soils, sediments, and granular waste materials.” European Commission, Brussels, Belgium.
Book Chapters
Bossert, I.D., L.M. Shor, and D.S. Kosson. 2001. “Methods for measuring hydrocarbon biodegradation in soils,” in C.J. Hurst, R.L. Crawford, G.R. Knudsen, M.J. McInerney, and L.D. Stetzenbach (eds.) Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2nd Ed. ASM Press, Washington D.C. pp. 934-943.
Shor, L.M. and D.S. Kosson. 2000. “Bioavailability of organic contaminants in soils,” in J.J. Valdes (ed.) Bioremediation. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht pp. 15-43.
Conference Proceedings
Shor, L.M. 2009. “Towards Predicting Impacts of Nanomaterials in the Environment.” Proc. of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Meeting. Nashville TN.
Shor, L.M. Rodenburg, L.A., S.N. Valle, M.A. Panero, G.R. Muñoz. 2009. “Challenges to Water Quality Sustainability From Chronic PAH Pollution in An Urban Estuary.” Proc. of AIChE National meeting, Nashville TN.
Young, L.Y., W. Liang, L.M. Shor, D.S. Kosson, K.J. Rockne, and G.L. Taghon. 2002. “Bioavailability of PAHs to bacteria in estuarine sediment.” Soil and Sediment Contamination 11(3) 488.
Kosson, D.S., L.M. Shor, K.J. Rockne, W. Liang, G.L. Taghon, and L.Y. Young. 2000. “Mass transfer limitations on bioavailability of PAHs from contaminated estuarine sediments.” American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry 40 (2), 202-204.
Dissertation
L.M. Shor. 2002. “Bioavailability of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Two Estuarine Sediments: Decoupling Biological, Physical and Chemical Processes.” Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Committee Members: D.S. Kosson (Chair), B. Narasimhan, H. Pedersen, K.J. Rockne, G.L. Taghon, L.Y. Young.
PRESENTATIONS
Invited Presentations
“Microfluidic Devices as Engineered Habitats for Microbes.” University of Connecticut, Department of Marine Sciences, Groton Point CT. March 5 2010.
“Microfluidic Devices as Engineered Habitats for Microbes.” University of Connecticut, Environmental Engineering Program, Storrs CT. March 26 2010.
“Microfluidic Devices as Micro-structured Microbial Habitat Arrays.” Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, ITESM, Monterrey Mexico. January 19 2010.
“Undergrads in Instrument Labs: Strategies for Constructive Involvement of Undergraduate Researchers in Instrument Development Projects.” NSF Critical Needs in Instrument Development for Biological Research Workshop, September 19-21 2008, Arlington VA.
“Pollution Prevention and Management Strategies for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the New York/New Jersey Harbor.” New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) Harbor Consortium. June 8 2005, November 18 2005, April 6 2006, December 1 2006, June 7 2007, New York N.Y.
“Lessons from Athena: Women in Academic Careers.” Women in Academic Careers Track, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Conference, October 24-26 2007, Nashville TN.
“How to Prepare For, Obtain, and Succeed In a Career in Research.” Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Conference, October 24-26 2007, Nashville TN.
Oral Presentations
Shor, L.M. “Towards Predicting Impacts of Nanomaterials in the Environment.” American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Meeting, November 2009, Nashville TN.
Shor, L.M. Rodenburg, L.A., S.N. Valle, M.A. Panero, G.R. Muñoz. "Challenges to Water Quality Sustainability From Chronic PAH Pollution in An Urban Estuary." AIChE National meeting, November 2009, Nashville TN.
Shor, L.M., Y. Li, P. Samson, D. Markov, and E.J. Leboeuf. “Microbial Transport in Porous Media Using Microfluidc Flow Cell Arrays.” 1st International Conference on Microbial Transport and Survival in Porous Media, May 2009, Niagra-on-the-Lake, ON.
Shor, L.M., Vanessa Allwardt, and P. Samson. “Microfluidic Devices as Micro-structured Microbial Habitat Arrays." American Society for Microbiology (ASM) KY-TN Meeting, October 2008, Henderson TN.
Shor, L.M., W. Wang, E.J. LeBoeuf, and D.S. Kosson, “Mobility of Protozoa through Narrow Channels.” 7th Biennial Symposium of the International Society of Environmental Biotechnology, June 2004, Chicago IL.
Shor, L.M., D.S. Kosson, K.J. Rockne, L.Y. Young, and G.L. Taghon, “Synergistic Effects of Contaminant Desorption and Toxicity: Implications for Environmental Risk Assessment.” Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting, December 2002, New Orleans LA.
Shor, L.M., K.J. Rockne, D.S. Kosson, and S. Erdal, “Assessment of Cancer Risks for Recreational Populations Exposed to PAH-Contaminated Sediments and Biota in the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary: A Probabilistic Approach.” Society for Risk Analysis Annual Meeting, December 2000, Arlington VA.
Shor, L.M., K.J. Rockne, W. Liang, G.L. Taghon, D.S. Kosson, and L.Y. Young, “Mass Transfer Limited Biodegradation and Long-Term Release of PAHs from Contaminated Sediments.” Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21st Annual Meeting, November 2000, Nashville TN.
Shor, L.M., K.J. Rockne, W. Liang, D.S. Kosson, L. Y. Young, and G.L. Taghon, “Factors Controlling Desorption and Bioavailability of PAHs in Size- and Density-Fractionated Field-Aged Contaminated Estuarine Sediments.” 17th Annual International Conference on Contaminated Soils, Sediments and Water, October 2000, Amherst MA.
Other Selected Presentations
McNew, Coy P., Eugene J. LeBoeuf, Yusong Li, Leslie M. Shor, Dmitry A. Markov. “Examination of NOM Physicochemical Properties on Nanomaterial Transport.” American Chemical Society (ACS) March 2010, San Francisco CA.
Greene**, J.L. and L.M. Shor. “Sorption and Diffusion of Antibacterial Compounds into PDMS.” American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). November 2009, Nashville TN (3rd Place, Student Competition, Materials Division).
Dhummakupt, A.**, J.L. Greene**, P.C. Samson, J.P. Wikswo, L. M. Shor. “Creating Patterned Biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus for Use in an Oxygen-Sensing Microfluidic Device.” American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). November 2009, Nashville TN.
Dhummakupt, A.**, J.L. Greene**, P.C. Samson, J.P. Wikswo, L. M. Shor. “Creating Patterned Biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus for Use in an Oxygen-Sensing Microfluidic Device.” Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting. October 2009, Pittsburgh, PA.
Tuorto, S.J., G.L. Taghon, and L.M. Shor. “Demonstrating Spatial and Conditional Resource Differentiation by Marine Bacterivorous Protozoa Using Simulated Microhabitats.” 109th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. May 2009, Philadelphia PA.
Greene, J.L**. and L.M. Shor. “Diffusion and Partitioning of Organic Compounds into Polydimethyl Siloxane (PDMS).” Tennessee Academy of Sciences. March 2009, Nashville TN (1st Place, Student Competition, Chemistry Division).
Dhummakupt, A.** and L.M. Shor. “Information Cascades in a Protozoan Population Caused by Sequential Choices of Individuals.” Tennessee Academy of Sciences. March 2009, Nashville TN (2nd Place, Student Competition, Biology Division).
Allwardt, V. **, P. Samson, D. Markov, J.W. Dolan, J.P. Wikswo, and L.M. Shor. “Microfluidic Approach to Measure Bacterial Responses to Micro-chemical Gradients.” American Society for Microbiology (ASM) KY-TN Meeting, October 2008, Henderson TN (Winner: best student paper).
Shor, L.M., W. Wang, G.L. Taghon, J.P. Wikswo, E.J. LeBoeuf, and D.S. Kosson, “Protozoan Predation Behavior in Microfluidic Habitat Networks.” 108th General Meeting of the American Society of Microbiology, June 2008, Boston, MA.
**denotes undergraduate student author.TEACHING
University of Connecticut | |
| 2009 | Principles and Applications of Microfluidic Devices and bioMEMS (Chemical Engineering technical elective, advanced undergrad/graduate level). |
Vanderbilt University | |
| 2001-2002, 2007 | Fluid Mechanics (Core Engineering Course, Junior Level, Departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) |
| 2007 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory |
| 2006-2008 | Vanderbilt Visions (Full year Freshman orientation course) |
ADVISING
Post-doctoral Research Associates
- Jessica Chau, University of Connecticut, Chemical Engineering (2010) (50%).
- Dmitry Markov, Vanderbilt University, Biomedical Engineering, 2007-2009 (25%).
- Steven Tuorto, Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, 2008 (50%).
Graduate Students
- Jinzi Deng*, University of Connecticut, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. 2009-present.
- Reed Goodwin, University of Connecticut, Molecular and Cell Biology, Ph.D. (starting 1/10).
- Robert Yau*, University of Connecticut, Chemical Engineering, M.S. 2009-2010.
- Wei Wang, Vanderbilt University, Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. 2002-2006. “The Effects of Micro-scale Heterogeneity on Protozoan Movement in Porous Media.”
Undergraduate Students (past 3 years)
- University of Connecticut (2009-present):
- Leonela Villegas, Chemical Engineering
- Kristina Gillick, Chemical Engineering
- Kate Nicholson, Chemical Engineering
- Megan Nolan, Chemical Engineering
- Vanderbilt University (2007-2009):
- Grant M. Bouchillon, Environmental Engineering, “Leaching of PAHs from cement-stabilized soil cores”
- Adit Dhummakupt, Chemistry, “Information Cascading in Protozoa Populations”
- Jennifer L. Greene, Chemical Engineering, “Sorption and Diffusion of Organic compounds in PDMS”
- Kathleen Grunder, Biomedical Engineering, “Development and Calibration of an Optical Oxygen Sensor for Microfluidic Devices”
- Nicholas Luibrand, Biomedical Engineering, “Development of Micro-structured Arrays for Microbial Diversity Studies”
- Samuel Nackman, Mechanical Engineering, “Growth Kinetics of Protozoa in Microfluidic Devices”
- Samantha Sabatinio, Environmental Engineering, “Simulating Natural Pore Structures with Microfluidic Devices”
- Nashville State Technical Community College (NSF REU Co-op, 2007-2009):
- Vanessa Allwardt, Biotechnology, “Development of the Quad Biofilm Array for Biomedical Research”
- John M. Mallard, Biotechnology, “Microbial Habitat Arrays for Microbiological Research and Education”
SERVICE
Professional Organizations
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)
Professional Service (last 3 years)
| 2010-present | External Advisory Committee, Vanderbilt Institute for Integrated Biosystems Research and Education (VIIBRE), Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN. |
| 2010-present | NEWEA (New England Water Environmental Association), Nanoparticles sub-committee. |
| 2009-present | Co-Chair of Water Section, Environmental Division, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). |
| 2005-present | Technical advisor to New York Academy of Sciences Pollution Prevention Committee evaluating PAH pollution sources to the New York Harbor watershed. |
| 2007-2009 | Scientific Steering Committee, Vanderbilt Institute for Integrated Biosystems Research and Education (VIIBRE). |
| 2008 | Organizing Committee and Systems Biology Session Chair, NSF Instrument Development for Biological (IDBR) Research Workshop, September 19-21. |
| 2007 | Academic Programs Organizing Committee, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Conference, Nashville TN, October 24-26. |
Peer Reviewing
NSF Proposal Review
2009, 2010 Environmental Impacts of Emerging Technologies, Engineering Directorate
2007, 2009 Instrument Development for Biological Research, Biology Directorate
Ad hoc proposal review for Microbial Interactions and Processes, Biology Directorate
BMC Systems Biology; Chemosphere; Environmental Health Perspectives; Environmental Science & Technology; Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Journal of Environmental Quality; Journal of Limnology & Oceanography
University Service, University of Connecticut
| 2009-present | University Environment Committee (planning for proposed BA in Environmental Studies) |
| 2009-present | Women in Math, Science, and Engineering (WIMSE) |
| 2009-present | Multiply Your Options (MyO) Presenter. (One-day workshop hosted at UConn that exposes middle school girls to careers in STEM). |
| 2009-present | UConn Engineering Open House, Sept 13 2009 |
University Service, Vanderbilt University
| 2003-2009 | Faculty Advisor, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) student chapter. |
| 2007-2009 | Faculty Mentor, Systems Biology and Bioengineering Undergraduate Research Experience (SyBBURE). |
| 2006-2008 | Faculty Advisor, Mayfield Lodge, “The Gender Gap in STEM: Research and Outreach.” |
| 2006-2008 | Faculty VUceptor, Vanderbilt Visions Freshman Orientation Program (4 semesters). |
| 2005-2006 | Vanderbilt University Committee on Articulation of Norms and Values. |
HONORS & AWARDS
- Vanderbilt SWE Faculty Appreciation Award, 2007
- Fellow, National Institutes of Health Biotechnology Training Program, 1996-1999
- High Distinction, Distinguished Majors Program, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, 1996
- Hydrology Award, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia, 1996