Peter Raynor

Peter Raynor is a Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. He directs the Occupational Hygiene MS and PhD degree programs and serves as Principal Investigator for the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training, a 13-center collaboration across nine states delivering hazardous substance safety training.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998)
• M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Cornell University (1986)

Research Focus: An engineer and aerosol scientist, Raynor specializes in environmental exposure assessment and control, particularly airborne pathogens (viruses/bacteria) and semi-volatile aerosols in workplace settings. His expertise spans air pollution, biological aerosols, hazardous substances, and nanotechnology health safety, with significant contributions to occupational hygiene education through online modules developed via the METPHAST Program.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow, American Industrial Hygiene Association (2019)
• Charles N. Hewitt Creative Teaching Award, UMN School of Public Health (2016)
• Best Paper Award, JOEH, Michigan IH Society (2012)
• David Swift Award for aerosol research (2010)
• Delta Omega Honorary Society membership (2008)
• Faculty Excellence Award in Environmental Health (2001)

Leadership & Training: Raynor directs graduate programs in Occupational Hygiene while leading two major initiatives: the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training (providing community/workplace safety programs) and the METPHAST Program (developing nanotechnology health safety curricula). His work bridges academic research with practical occupational safety implementation across multiple states.

Professional Networks: Active in the American Industrial Hygiene Association and American Association for Aerosol Research, Raynor integrates professional society engagement with his university responsibilities to advance exposure science methodologies and training standards.