Asbestos TEM
Laboratories, Inc.
Mr. Bailey at his desk
Mr. Hu at transmission electron microscope
Chrysotile asbestos -
natural bulk example
|
Key Laboratory Personnel
While having the proper equipment is essential in the performance of asbestos analytical procedures, the most important link in ensuring analytical quality is the experience and training of the analyst. Recognizing this, Asbestos TEM Laboratories, Inc. employs geologists, mineralogists, physicists, biologists, chemists and other physical scientists because their academic training requires the application of microscopy and other microanalytical techniques to identify minerals like asbestos, and the utilization of physical chemistry procedures to analyze for inorganic materials such as lead. No comparable group of professionals has greater depth of experience applicable to asbestos identification and lead analysis. The personnel in our organization possess the extensive experience in transmission electron microscopy, optical mineralogy, crystallography, and physical chemistry required to achieve precise and reliable analytical results.
MR. MARK BAILEY, PG
PRESIDENT
Brief Biography
Mr. Bailey has more than 25 years experience analyzing asbestos samples by PLM, PCM, TEM, and energy dispersive X-ray techniques. He has a strong background in inorganic chemistry including the application of atomic absorption spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-Ray analysis to metals analysis. He worked from 1985 to 1988 as Vice President of National Asbestos Laboratories where he established the electron microscopy facility and oversaw laboratory operations. Since 1988 he is President and founder of Asbestos TEM Laboratories where he manages day-to-day laboratory operations.
Mr. Bailey is a leader in the field of Naturally-Occurring Asbestos. He was the Chairperson of the professional meeting on Naturally-Occurring Asbestos Hazards: Geology, Regulatory Issues & Methods of Identification and Assessment, sponsored by the Geological Society of America.
Education
University of California at Berkeley, M.A. in Geology
University of California at Berkeley, B.S. in Geology
Select Publications
Bailey, R. M. and Hu, Meisheng, 1998, "Sludge, Crud and Fish Guts: Creative Approaches to Non-Standard Asbestos Water Sample Analysis", ASTM STP 1342, Advances in Environmental Measurement Methods for Asbestos.
Bailey, R. M. and Wenk, H.R., 1982, "Observations of Microcrystalline Plagioclase Spherulites with the Transmission Electron Microscope", Textures and Microstructures, v.5.
Bailey, R. M., April 1979, "Spherulitic Crystal Growth in Rhyolitic Magmas" [Abs.], Convention of the Western Regional Section of the Electron Microscopy Society of America.
Certifications
Professional Geologist, State of California
Professional Affiliations
American Industrial Hygiene Association
Environmental Information Association
Electron Microscopy Society of America
Geological Society of America
Materials Research Society
MR. MEISHENG HU
SENIOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPIST / PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPIST
TEM AND PCM QA/QC COORDINATOR
Brief Biography
Mr. Hu has more than 25 years experience in the identification of minerals and materials by electron microscopy. His special research interests include the application of TEM to the study of a variety of minerals and materials. Mr. Hu worked for five years as an Associate Professor of Physics and Director of the Electron Microscopy Laboratory at Nanjing University where he taught graduate level courses in Electron Microscopy and Diffraction Physics. Since 1989 Mr. Hu studied microstructures in silica and carbonate minerals by TEM at U.C. Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratories' National Center for Electron Microscopy. Mr. Hu currently works as a Senior Electron Microscopist at Asbestos TEM Laboratories where he manages the TEM laboratory. He is responsible for sample preparation, performance of TEM analysis, implementation of TEM quality assurance/quality control procedures, and equipment maintenance.
Education
Nanjing University: M.S. in Physics (1981)
Nanjing University: B.S. in Physics (1964)
Certifications
NIOSH 582 Course “Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust”
Publications
Wenk, H.R. & Hu, Meisheng, “Superstructures in Ankerite & Calcite”, Phys Chem Min.
Hu, Meisheng, 1990, “Physical and Surface Properties of the Iron-Chromium Catalyst”, Chinese Science Bulletin, vol. 35, p.1260.
Downing, K., Hu, Meisheng, Wenk, H.R., and O'Keefe, M.R., 1990, “Resolution of Oxygen Atoms by Three Dimensional Transmission Electron Microscopy”, Nature, vol. 348, p.525.
Hu, Meisheng, 1989, “Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of P21 ca Hypersthene”, Exploration Geoscience, v.1, p.51.
Hu, Meisheng, 1989, “A Study of the Phase Transition of P21 ca Orthopyroxene", J. Petrol. & Min., vol.8, p.188.
Hu, Meisheng, 1989, “The First Discovery of Superstructures in Orthoclase”, Kexue Tongbao, vol. 34, p.917.
Hu, Meisheng, 1989, “The TEM Study of KNbW2O9 Crystals”, J. Chinese EM,
Hu, Meisheng, 1988, “A Superstructure in Single Crystal YBCO”, J. Phys. C.
Hu, Meisheng, 1988, “The First Discovery of Terrestrial Orthopyroxene with Space Group P21 ca”, Kexue Tongbao, v.33, p.1552.
Hu, Meisheng, 1988, “Discovery of Twin Domains in Terrestrial Orthopyroxene”, Proc. of CSMPG, China, p.28.
Professional Affiliations
Electron Microscopy Society of China
Physics Society of China
MR. MARK OLIVARES
SENIOR OPTICAL MICROSCOPIST
PLM LAB QA/QC COORDINATOR
Brief Biography
Mr. Olivares has more than 14 years of experience with asbestos analysis by phase contrast microscopy (PCM), polarized light microscopy (PLM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). He also has experience with metals analysis by both flame atomic absorption (FAA) spectroscopy and graphite furnace atomic absorption (GFAA) spectroscopy. Mr. Olivares has served with four leading analytical testing laboratories in the San Francisco Bay Area where he managed the daily operations of the optical department overseeing a staff ranging from four to seven scientists. During his work tenure, he has also been responsible for editing and producing laboratory reports, as well as, providing assistance to consultants and homeowners regarding technical and regulatory matters.
Mr. Olivares is a Senior Optical Microscopist at Asbestos TEM Laboratories and his duties routinely include overseeing and performing both PCM and PLM analyses, as well as implementation of the PCM and PLM Quality Assurance / Quality Control Programs.
Education
San Francisco State University, BA., Geology.
Certifications
NIOSH 582-equivalency Course (Sampling Airborne Asbestos Dust)
Three Month PLM Asbestos Mineral Identification Training Program
PATRICIA PAYNE
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Brief Biography
Ms. Payne works as the Director of Sales & Marketing where she is responsible for business development, customer service, and marketing. She worked previously for three years as the managing partner for Lasermind, LLC where she was responsible for day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and finance. She has more than 15 years environmental experience as a senior industrial hygienist at CAL/OSHA and CAL/EPA.
Education
California State University at Hayward: MBA in Marketing (2004)
Drexel University: M.S. in Environmental Science (1981)
State University of New York at Binghamton: B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies (1979)
MR. NEIL UPCHURCH, PG
BRANCH MANAGER / SENIOR OPTICAL MICROSCOPIST
Brief Biography
Mr. Upchurch has an extensive background in the characterization of geological materials using the techniques described above with considerable experience in the areas of asbestos bulk and air sample analysis as an analyst with Asbestos TEM Laboratories and through the NIOSH 582-equivalency training course. He is also a registered analyst in the AIHA AAR proficiency testing round program.
Mr. Upchurch’s experience prior to becoming involved in the field of asbestos analysis includes a variety of geology related positions with engineering, mining, minerals exploration, and hi-tech geophysical firms. He has served as Senior Geologist for Gulf Mineral Resources (a Gulf Oil subsidiary), District Geologist for Cities Service Minerals Corp. (a CITGO subsidiary), and a consultant to many other mining and engineering companies.
Mr. Upchurch currently serves as the Branch Manager for the Reno, Nevada branch laboratory of Asbestos TEM Laboratories where he performs business development and administrative duties as well as conducting PLM and PCM analysis.
Education
North Carolina State University in Raleigh:
BA and MS, Geology,Soil Science Minor.
Select Publications
- Upchurch, C. Neil, "Geology of the southwest quarter of the Troy quadrangle, North Carolina" Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc. Jour., vol 84, no. 4, 1968, (summary of masters thesis).
- Upchurch, C.Neil, for EG&G Geometrics, "Aerial gamma ray and magnetic survey, Uncompahgre Uplift project", includes five volumes, (1)summary volume; (2) Salina, Utah; (3) Moab, Utah; (4) Montrose, Colorado and (5) Leadville, Colorado - 1 X 2 degree quadrangles. Published by EG&G Geometrics/Bendix Field Engineering/Department of Energy, April 1979.
- Upchurch, C. Neil, "Stream sediment geochemistry of the McLaughlin gold deposit and the Knoxville (mercury mining) district, Napa and Yolo Counties, California", Journal of Geochemical Exploration, Vol 25, No. 1/2 - March, 1986, (abstract of talk given at the Association of Exploration Geochemistry symposium of 1984).
Certifications
Professional Geologist, State of California (Cert. No. 4005)
NIOSH 582-equivalency Course (Sampling Airborne Asbestos Dust)
AIHA Asbestos Analyst Registry (I.D. #7396)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Geological Society of Nevada
AIME-SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration)
|