Doctor of Philosophy with emphasis in Environmental Science, The Ohio State University
Master of Science with emphasis in Enviromental Management, The University of Findlay
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, Ferris State College
Prior to 1997, Dr. Murphy was employed in the environmental
remediation, environmental emergency response and public health fields since
1981. During this time he gained valuable knowledge in working with the public
and implementation of inspection and enforcement programs as a public health
sanitarian. The following 14 years were spent in the environmental remediation field
employed as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Health and
Safety Officer, and Technical Foreman.
Research Interests
Primary interests include public health workforce development, public health leadership issues and environmental sustainability management.
Professional societies
- Environmental Science and Protection Accreditation Council, Chairmen of the Board, 2014 to present, Member, 2011 to present
- National Environmental Health Association, 1979 – present
- National Environmental Health Association, Technical Advisor Board Member, Sustainability Issues, 2014 to present
- Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs (AEHAP), Member 2011 to present, Treasurer, 2014 to present
- National Council for Science and the Environment, member – 2014 to present
- Council of Environmental Deans and Directors, member – 2014 to present
Certifications/Professional Credentials
- Diplomat, American Academy of Sanitarians
- Registered Environmental Health Scientist, National Environmental Health Association
- Certified Quality Control Officer under US Army Corps of Engineers QA/QC Program, 1996
- Certified Response Manger, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions l, ll, III, IV, V, 1985; Regions IX, X, 1994, Region VIII, 1996
Service to the University
University Representative to National Organizations
- National Council for Science and the Environment
- Council of Environmental Deans and Directors
Student Organization Advising
- Oiler Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Organization, Advisor, 2015 to Present and 2000 to 2010
- University of Findlay Student Section of the American Society of Safety Engineers, 2014 to Present (Founding Advisor)
- University of Findlay Bass Fishing Club, 2014 to Present
- University of Findlay Martial Arts Club (Founding Advisor and Instructor), 2007 to 2014
Committees
- The University of Findlay, Board of Trustees, Business Affairs Subcommittee, 2009 to present
- Graduate Council, Inception of the council to present
- Graduate Council, Faculty Standards Committee, member
- Graduate Council, Faculty Standards Committee Past chairmen
- Chair of the Faculty Senate Adhoc Committee on Restructuring, 2013 to 2015
- Chair of the Chairs Council, 2014 to present
- Faculty Senate, Chair of the Senate, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
- Faculty Senate, Senator, 2009- present and 2005-2008
- APAC, Member, 2014 – Present
- Academic Portfolio Review Committee, 2011 (Inception) to Present
- Identity, Vision, and Quality Implementation Team, Presidents Ad-hoc Committee, 2011-2012
- Transparency Initiative Communication Committee, 2012 – 2014
- College of Liberal Arts, Theatre Faculty Search Committee, 2014
University Recognition
College of Sciences Faculty Chair, 2008-2009 Academic Year, Hosted two campus and community wide events on the “greening” of the University and community. One was a guest lecturer on global climate change and the other a panel discussion on alternative energy.
Recognized by The University of Findlay as an “Instructor who has made a difference” awarded for professional commitment, personnel caring attitude and high academic standards, Spring 2003, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2012.
External Awards and Recognition:
Mentor/Instructor, Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute, Classes of 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011. The Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta GA.
Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute Fellow, Class of 2006-2007, The Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta GA. The fellowship is a program designed to identify, and train the future leaders in the field of environmental public health.
Publications
Marion, J. W., T.J. Murphy, & A.M. Simeri, “ Trends in the Environmental Health Job Market for New Graduates” Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 8, 2, September 2017
Marion, J. W., & T.J. Murphy, “A Fork in the Road for Environmental Health Workforce Development and U. S. Public Health“, Journal of Enviornemtnal Health, Volume 79, 2, September 2016
Fletcher, M., I. T. Aighewii, & T. J. Murphy, “The Value and Benefits of an Environmental Health Bachelor’s Degree Accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) for Community College Transfer Students“, Pedagogy In Health Promotion: The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, SOPHE, Accepted for Publication in Spring 2016
Neistadt, J. S. and T. J. Murphy, “Are we Really Saving Resources with Current Hiring Practices at Local Health Departments?”, Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 71, 6, February, 2009
Murphy, T. J. and J. S. Neistadt, “Improving Public Health Services and Saving Resources: Hiring Graduates from Accredited Environmental Health Programs”, National Public Health Leadership Institute Final Project Reports, CDC, Atlanta, GA, 2007
Murphy, T.J., “A Comparative Evaluation of Recirculated Leachate Infiltration Methods for Bioreactor Landfills”, Dissertation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, June 2004
Symposia And Presentations
International
Murphy, T.J., “Development of an Emergency Management Academic Program: A Case Study” Invited Keynote speaker. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Crisis Management Symposium on CBRN and Emerging Infectious Disease, Chosi City, Japan, September 16 to 19, 2008
Murphy, T.J. and Christy, A.D. “Bioreactor Landfill Questionnaire Results: A correlation analysis of recirculating leachate technologies and soil characteristics”. In Proceedings of the Second Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Asheville, NC, October 13-16, 2002, p189.
Hughes, K.L., Murphy, T.J. and Christy, A.D. “Similitude in bioreactor landfill research: sizing of refuse for laboratory studies”. In Proceedings of the Second Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium, Asheville, NC, October 13-16, 2002, p173.
National
Murphy, T.J., “The
Environmental Health, One Health Nexus: Environmental health educational
needs for the New Millennium, In proceedings of One Health – One Global
Environment Conference, October 21 to 26, 2017
Murphy, T.J., & V. DeArman, “Environmental Health and Sustainability: Collaborating with Local Environmental Health Professionals for Sustainable Solutions” Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2016 Conference and Expo, October 9 thru 11, 2016
Murphy, T. J., “What is Environmental Public Health: Recruiting High School Students into the Profession“, In proceeding of the 79th National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, Orlando Florida, July 13th to 15th, 2015
Gonzales, T.R., & T.J. Murphy, “Achievements in Sustainability: A Look at Local Environmental Health Program Success“, NEHA & SSF Webinar, June 3, 2015
Kromer, L., C. Monarch, & T.J. Murphy, “Analysis of Two Bedding Materials for Respirable Dust Concentrations Affecting Occupational and Equine Health in Large Scale Equine Facilities”, In Proceedings of the 76th National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, SanDiego CA, June,2012
Murphy, T. J. and J. S. Neistadt, Changing the Environmental Public Health Workforce“. In Proceedings of the 73rd National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, June 21–24, 2009
Murphy, T. J. and J. S. Neistadt, “Improving Public Health Services and Saving Resources: Hiring Graduates from Accredited Environmental Health Programs“. In Proceedings of the National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, June 15-20, 2007
Murphy, T.J. “A Comparative Evaluation of Recirculated Leachate Infiltration Methodsfor Bioreactor Landfills“. In Proceedings of the National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference, Anchorage Alaska, May 8-12, 2004
Murphy, T.J. “Preliminary Results of the Bioreactor Landfill Questionnaire” Presented at the SWANA 6th Annual Landfill Symposium, San Diego, CA, June 2
Regional
Murphy, T.J., “Blood Borne Pathogen Awareness Training”, Invited Speaker, Hardin County Safety Alliance, April 2014
Kromer, L. & T.J. Murphy, “Sustainable Living Through Behavior Modification“, Green Energy Ohio Conference, Oct.2011
Litwinick, V., T. Murphy, C. Row, & C. Ziebold, “The University of FindlayCampusEnergy Audit“, SSC, April2011
Sedlak, S., C. Monach, H. Raker, W. Leach, T.J.Murphy, “BaselineAnalysisofHorseStallBedding Materials“, SSC, April2011
Murphy, T.J., “Product Obsolescence and E-Waste”, Invited Speaker, Dr. Ron Tulley’s English 301, Project Management and Advanced Technical Writing Class, April 2009
Murphy, T.J. “Introduction to Bioreactor Landfills Technology – the Answer to our Waste Problems” Invited Speaker for Northwest Ohio, CHMM meeting, presented in Toledo, Ohio –Spring 2004
Murphy, T.J., “Confined Space Safety and the Farm“, Invited Speaker for the Ohio Safety Congress, Columbus Ohio, Spring 2003.
Hughes, K.L., Murphy, T.J. and Christy, A.D. “Similitude in landfill research: sizing of refuse for laboratory studies“. Ohio Academy of Science, 2002.
Scholarly Grants Received
- Billy Watterson, $90.000.00, ESOH research laboratory, remodeling and equipment, 2016 – remodeling of Frost 138 into a student and faculty research facility
- G2 Revolution, $10,000.00 for ESOH Program Activities, December 2015
- Marathon Petroleum Corporation, $91,000.00, Environmental laboratory remodeling, faculty development, student academic development and scholarships. Awarded over a 3 year time frame starting June 2015
- H&O Services, Hancock County, Enhanced Recycling Program for the University. Awarded services (containers, removal, transportation of recycled materials) totaling $20,000.00 per year for three years, 2015 – 2018
- B.P. America, Inc., Sustainability curriculum development, minority scholarships and recruiting. Awarded $30,000.00, 2014
- B.P. America, Inc. Ventilation Laboratory remodeling, minority scholarships and recruiting. Awarded $30,000.00, 2013
- B.P. America, Inc. Minority scholarships and recruiting. Awarded $30,000.00, 2012
- Dominion Educational Partnership, Sustainable Living Theme Houses. Awarded $10,000.00, 2011
- B.P. America, Inc. Sustainable Living Theme Houses and Scholarships. Awarded $40,000.00, 2011
- H&O Services, Hancock County, Enhanced Recycling Program for the University. Awarded in kind services totaling $20,000.00 per year for three years, 2012 – 2015
- AEHAP Grant Program to Enhance Recruiting into Environmental Health Academic Programs, 2008, Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs, Denver Co. $4,500.00