Book chapters

Elsevier,

Environmental Systems Science, Theory and Practical Applications, 2021, Pages 509-542

This book chapter advances SDGs 9, 13, and 15 by introducing techniques for assessing economics and feasibility to complement the technical and scientific rigor in environmental systems science. This includes attention to project planning and communicating decisions and working with stakeholders and emission reduction and prevention strategies, including fuel-related and air toxics strategies.
Elsevier,

Environmental Systems Science, Theory and Practical Applications, 2021, Pages 89-133

This book chapter addresses SDG 13 and 15 by explaining an approach to environmental and human health risk from a systems perspective. It introduces exposure assessment methodologies, identifying failures of conventional methods. The chapter explains possible ways to augment them to address the large uncertainties in assessing and managing the risks to humans and ecosystems from chemicals and microbes.
Elsevier,

Power to Fuel, How to Speed Up a Hydrogen Economy, 2021, Pages 1-15

This book chapter addresses SDG 7 by explaining how hydrogen can help address the transition away from fossil fuel and switch to more renewable energy supported fuels.
Elsevier,

Prevention of Valve Fugitive Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry, 2021, Pages 37-65

This book chapter advances SDG 7 by explaining that while valves deliver the most emissions in an oil and gas plant, there are steps and methods that can be taken to mitigate and prevent fugitive emissions.
Elsevier,

Climate Change Science, Causes, Effects and Solutions for Global Warming, 2021, Pages 223-246

This book chapter advances SDGs 9 and 13 by discussing how designing smart building technology to satisfy the net energy and water needs of a building provides an innovative technology for mitigating global energy, environmental, and climate vulnerability.
Elsevier,

Community Mental Health Engagement with Racially Diverse Populations, May 2020, Pages 15-48

This book chapter advances SDG 3 and 10 by discussing the issues currently driving mental healthcare disparities in the Latinx population and how these approaches can provide a viable way to reduce them.
Elsevier,

Earthquakes and Sustainable Infrastructure, Neodeterministic (NDSHA) Approach Guarantees Prevention Rather Than Cure, 2022, Pages 77-95

This book chapter addresses SDGs 9 and 11 by explaining how prediction and prevention of earthquake-related disasters are key to creating sustainable cities.
Elsevier,

Global Emergency of Mental Disorders
2021, Pages 57-67

This chapter reviews a global perspective of mental health and mental disorders.

Diseases of the Nervous System (Second Edition), 2021, Pages 81-107

This book chapter advances SDG #3 and #10 by introducing the basic foundation of aging, dementia and Alzheimer Disease, including clinical presentation, diagnosis and epidemiology.
Elsevier,

Diseases of the Nervous System (Second Edition), May 2021, Pages 81-107

This book chapter advances SDGs 3 and 17 by introducing the concept of aging, dementia and Alzheimer Disease including the basic science, treatment, mechanisms and clinical trials.

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