Joe Kyger

Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Chemistry

573-592-1197

joseph.kyger@williamwoods.edu

Areas of Expertise:

  • Analytical and radiochemistry, with emphasis on environmental analyses of atmospheric pollutants.

Education:

  • Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, University of Missouri, 2006
  • Graduate-level coursework, Chemistry, Southwest Missouri State University, 1997-1999
  • B.S., Chemistry, Southwest Missouri State University, 1982

Affiliations:

  • American Chemical Society
  • Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary

Research:

  • Developed technique based on sulfur isotopic ratio analysis for sourcing air particulate utilizing high resolution ICP- MS
  • Developed INAA technique for measuring trace metals on PM2.5 air filters
  • Performed multi-elemental analyses in various matrices utilizing Quadrupole ICP-MS, HR-ICP-MS, INAA, and energy dispersive XRF
  • Developed and performed a trace metals and soil research project
  • Measurement of calcium isotope ratios in premature infants, supporting ongoing research into calcium absorption at the University of Missouri Medical School
  • Characterization of radiopharmaceuticals utilizing the high energy light source at Argonne National Laboratory

Presentations:

  • American Chemical Society Regional Meeting, Kearney, Nebraska, October 2008. Session: Atmospheric Aerosols: Composition, Chemistry, and Climate Sulfur Isotope Measurement of PM2.5 Air Particulate Utilizing Single Collector High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry