Jhy-Charm Soo

Dr. Jhy-Charm Soo serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences at Georgia Southern University since 2022. His expertise bridges occupational health science and environmental exposure assessment with significant contributions to industrial hygiene practices and personal protective equipment evaluation.

Dr. Soo's academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Hygiene, National Cheng Kung University (2005-2011)
• B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health, Chang Jung Christian University (2000-2003)

His research program focuses on critical occupational health challenges including aerosol and gas sampling methodologies, exposure assessment techniques, and personal protective technology development. Current projects address respirable crystalline silica exposures in stone fabrication industries, medical glove performance against hazardous substances like fentanyl, and microplastic contamination in urban environments. This work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through evidence-based workplace safety interventions.

Analysis of Dr. Soo's recent publications reveals strong methodological rigor across diverse applications: from spatial epidemiology of COVID-19 transmission to advanced materials testing for PPE. His work demonstrates consistent focus on practical exposure assessment solutions while adapting to emerging hazards like microplastics and illicit drug handling.

Dr. Soo's scholarly impact is evidenced by 65 research outputs, an h-index of 13, and 475 Scopus citations. His research has been recognized through significant CDC/NIOSH funding and real-world applications in occupational safety standards.

Key research funding includes:

• Nitrous Oxide Exposure: From Improved Sampling Method to Exposure Assessment (PI, CDC/NIOSH NORA, 2017-2020)
• Evaluation of portable direct reading instrument for VOCs in air (PI, CDC/NIOSH, 2015-2017)
• Treated rock dust: silica content and toxicity (Co-I, CDC/NIOSH OMSHR, 2015-2016)

Dr. Soo maintains active research operations with experimental capabilities for exposure assessment and PPE evaluation, providing students with hands-on experience in field sampling, laboratory analysis, and instrument development for occupational health applications.