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Todd M. Rogers
Analytical Chemist | Member organic monitoring team
Education
Ph.D.
B.S.
Analytical Chemistry, Montana State University, 2007
Chemistry, Eastern Oregon University, 2000
Employment History
2006-Present
2006-Present
2008-2011
2008-2011
2007-2011
RJ Lee Group, Consulting Analytical Chemist, Member Organic Monitoring Team
Columbia Basin College, Head, Physical Science Department
State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, Assessment Liaison
Columbia Basin College, Physical Sciences Lead
Education Service District 123, Instructor
Summary
»» More than 15 years of research experience in developing novel instrumental analyses.
»» Experienced in designing and building custom drift tube and other high vacuum mass spectrometers.
»» As a member of the Organic Monitoring Team, works to improve the sensitivity of Proton Transfer Reaction Mass
Spectrometry (PTR-MS) in the detection of chlorinated solvents while still maintaining resolution speed.
»» Lead designer and project manager for successful launch of Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS)
mobile facility used to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
»» Proficient in all simple analytical techniques such as spectroscopy (UV-VIS, NIR, IR), HPLC, NMR and gas
chromatography.
»» Extensive experience on various mass spectrometry techniques, including GC-MS, MALDI TOF, PTR-MS, high
resolution mass spectrometry as well as custom built mass spectrometry instruments.
»» Projects include development and operation of a complex volatile organic compound detection technique and advanced
sample analysis using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry.
»» Current research topics include sampling methods for small molecule organic compounds in air and aqueous samples of
various origins, simple juice and wine analysis.
Industry Sectors Served
»» Government
»» Analytical Chemistry
»» Mass Spectrometry R&D
»» Instrumentation Design
»» Instrumental Analysis
350 Hochberg Road, Monroeville PA, 15146 | P 855.275.7554 F 724.733.1799
www.rjleegroup.com
Todd Rogers
Curriculum vitæ - Page 2 of 2
Honors, Awards, Fellowships, and Memberships
»» American Chemical Society, 1998-2011
»» American Geophysical Union, 2004-2010
»» Three time recipient of monthly Celebrating Excellence award at Columbia Basin College, 2007-2011
»» Exceptional Faculty Award, 2009
»» Exceptional Faculty Award, 2007
»» NASA Montana Space Grant Fellowship, stipend and full tuition, 2002-2003
»» Montana State University Chemistry Department Teaching Award, 2001
Publications
Velasco, E., B.Lamb, H. Westberg, E. Allwine, J.L. Arriaga-Colina, B.T. Jobson, M. Alexander, P. Prazeller, W.B. Knighton,
T.M. Rogers, M. Grutter, S.C. Herndon, C.E. Kolb, M. Zavala, B. de Foy, R. Volkamer, L.T. Molina, M.J. Molina,
“Distribution, magnitudes, reactivities, ratios and diurnal patterns of volatile organic compounds in the Valley of Mexico
during the MCMA 2002 and 2003 field campaigns.” Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 7, 329-353, 2007
Knighton, W.B., T.M. Rogers, B.E. Anderson, S.C. Herndon, P.E. Yelvington, R.C. Miake-Lye, “Quantification of aircraft
engine hydrocarbon emissions using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry.” Journal of Propulsion and Power 23, 949958, 2007
Rogers, T.M., E.P. Grimsrud, S.C. Herndon, J.T. Jayne, C.E. Kolb, E. Allwine, H. Westberg, B.K. Lamb, M. Zavala,
L.T. Molina, M.J. Molina, W.B. Knighton, “On-road measurements of volatile organic compounds in the Mexico City
Metropolitan Area using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry.” International Journal of Mass Spectrometry 252,
26-37. 3, 2006
Herndon, S.C, T. Rogers, E.J. Dunlea, J.T. Jayne, R. Miake-Lye, B. Knighton, “Hydrocarbon emissions from in-use commercial aircraft during airport operations.” Environmental Science & Technology, 40, 4406-4413, 2006
Zavala, M., S. Herndon, R.S. Slott, E.J. Dunlea, L. Marr, J.H. Shorter, M. Zahniser, W.B. Knighton, T.M. Rogers, C.E. Kolb,
L.T. Molina, M.J. Molina, “Characterization of on-road emissions in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area using a mobile
laboratory in chase and fleet average modes during the MCMA-2003 field campaign.” Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 6,
5129-5142. 2006
Jiang, M., L.C. Marr, E.J. Dunlea, S.C. Herndon, J.T. Jayne, C.E. Kolb, W.B. Knighton, T.M. Rogers, M. Zavala, L.T. Molina,
M.J. Molina, “Vehicle fleet emissions of black carbon, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and other pollutants measured by a
mobile laboratory in Mexico City.” Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 5, 3377-3387, 2005
Ezra, D., J. Jasper, T. Rogers, B. Knighton, E. Grimsrud, G. Strobel, “Proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry as a
technique to measure volatile emissions of Muscodor albus.” Plant Science, 166, 1471-1477. 2004
Huang, Y., T.M. Rogers, M.A. Wenz, A.G. Cavinato, D.M. Mayes, G.E. Bledsoe, B.A. Rasco, “Detection of sodium chloride
in cured salmon roe by SW-NIR spectroscopy.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 49(9), 4161–4167. 2001
Rogers, T. M., A.G.Cavinato, D.M. Mayes, G.E. Bledsoe, Y. Huang, Y., B.A.Rasco, “Nondestructive measurement of chloride
and moisture in cured salmon roe by SW-NIR.” Eastern Oregon Science Journal, 15, 22–26. 1999
350 Hochberg Road, Monroeville PA, 15146 | P 855.275.7554 F 724.733.1799
www.rjleegroup.com

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