Steve Butala

Steve Butala is an Adjunct Professor at the Lewis College of Science and Letters, Department of Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology. His expertise spans radiological instrumentation, radiation measurements, operational health physics, accelerator safety, and dosimetry. He has held certifications from the American Board of Health Physics since 1986 and is a plenary member of the Health Physics Society since 1978.

Education:

• B.S. in Physics, Manhattan College, New York, NY
• M.S. in Radiation Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
• Health Physics Traineeship at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Research Interests: Focuses on radiation safety protocols for accelerator facilities, radioactive waste management, and innovative dosimetry techniques. His work bridges theoretical radiation physics with practical operational safety in high-energy environments.

Awards:

• Argonne Laboratory Director’s Team Award for Outstanding Safety Performance (2013)
• Argonne Pacesetter Award (2010, 1996)
• Argonne Laboratory Director's Award (2011)

Grants & Advising: While no formal grant or student advising records are listed, his extensive contributions to Argonne National Laboratory and HPS committees demonstrate leadership in collaborative safety initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Active in Argonne National Laboratory projects and DOE-accredited accelerator safety workshops, contributing to both technical and administrative safety frameworks.