Henry Spitz

Henry Spitz is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati with extensive expertise in nuclear forensics, radiation safety, and health physics. He has led numerous federally and privately funded research projects, including roles as Principal Investigator (PI) on grants from the Department of Energy (DOE), National Academy for Nuclear Training (NANT), and National Science Foundation (NSF). His work focuses on environmental radiochemistry, in vivo measurement techniques, and nuclear material characterization. Notable projects include developing bioassay standards, nuclear forensics education programs, and novel radiation detection systems.

• Key Affiliations: University of Cincinnati, Department of [Implied Nuclear/Health Physics]
• Grant Portfolio: Over 25 grants totaling millions in funding since 1994

Research interests emphasize environmental contamination monitoring, radiation dosimetry, and nuclear material analysis. His peer-reviewed publications span journals like Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry and Health Physics, addressing topics such as uranium mobility in trees, 241Am lung measurements, and scintillation detector design. Collaborations include Los Alamos National Lab and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Articles focus on advancing analytical methods for radionuclides in environmental and clinical contexts, with recent work exploring novel detector technologies and forensic applications of isotopic signatures.

No formal awards are listed, but his sustained federal funding reflects recognition of his contributions. Advising roles are unspecified, though he leads large research teams on active grants. Active projects include NRC-funded studies on mixed oxide fuel measurements and NSF-supported betavoltaic sensor research.