Dr. Joseph Okeme

Dr. Joseph Okeme is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University and a Scientist at the Occupational Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Care Ontario-Ontario Health (OCRC-OH). He has a BSc in Environmental Toxicology (Abeokuta, Nigeria), a MSc in Instrumental Analytical Sciences (Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen) and a PhD in Physical and Environmental Sciences (University of Toronto). He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Cancer Care Ontario-Ontario Health and a Banting Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health.

Select Publications

• Passive Air Sampling of Flame Retardants and Plasticizers in Canadian Homes Using PDMS, XAD-Coated PDMS and PUF Samplers
• Examining the Gas-Particle Partitioning of Organophosphate Esters: How Reliable Are Air Measurements?
• Polydimethylsiloxane (Silicone Rubber) Brooch as a Personal Passive Air Sampler for Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds