John Brockman

John Brockman is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri in the Department of Chemistry, with a focus on nuclear forensics, radio-analytical chemistry, and trace element epidemiology. He serves as the Associate Director of Research and Education at the University of Missouri Research Reactor.

• Education:
  • BS in Chemistry, Truman State University (2001)
  • PhD in Chemistry, University of Missouri – Columbia (2006)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Missouri Research Reactor (2006–2008)

His research leverages ICP-MS and other radio-analytical methods to address challenges in pre- and post-detonation nuclear forensics, environmental health, and neurodegenerative disease pathology. Recent work includes studying the bactericidal effects of boron neutron capture, analyzing trace elements in epidemiological contexts, and developing rapid dissolution techniques for nuclear debris.

Brockman's publications span nuclear chemistry, medical isotopic analysis, and environmental trace element monitoring. His interdisciplinary collaborations reflect expertise in nuclear engineering, public health, and materials science.