Shane Que Hee

Shane Que Hee is a Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and a faculty member of the UCLA Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. He joined UCLA in 1989 after roles as Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati since 1978. His research focuses on chemical exposure prevention, particularly glove permeation dynamics and occupational safety. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications, 4 books, and secured 41 grants as Principal Investigator, with expertise in toxicology, risk assessment, and environmental health.

Education:

• PhD, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• MS, Physical Chemistry, University of Queensland
• BS, Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Queensland

Research Interests: Dr. Que Hee’s work centers on mitigating chemical exposure risks through advanced glove permeation testing, robotic modeling of workplace conditions, and understanding chemical behavior in occupational environments. He pioneered studies on high-boiling-point compounds, nanodiamonds in environmental layers, and endocrine disruptors like bisphenol S.

Professional Contributions:

• Organized 13 scientific symposia and roundtables
• Member of NIOSH Board of Advisors and National Toxicology Program reviewer
• Developed the first national risk assessment committee for skin- absorbed chemicals

Awards:

• Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists
• Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association

Grants & Advising: Over 40 grants as PI at UCLA, with funding emphasizing chemical exposure prevention and toxicology. His 134 presentations and 46 keynote addresses highlight his global influence in occupational health.

Labs/Teams: Lead research initiatives at UCLA’s Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, focusing on innovative PPE testing and environmental impact analysis.