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Refereed Research Papers (in Reverse Order)

248.    S. A. Burns, P. L. Valint, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Determination of Critical Micelle Concentration of Aerosol-OT Using Time- of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Fragmentation Ion Patterns”, Langmuir, 2009, 25(19),11244–11249.DOI: 10.1021/la902343r.

247.    R. E. Goacher, S. Hegde, H. Luo and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Diffusion of Mn in GaAs Studied by Quantitative Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry”, Journal of Applied Physics, 2009, 106,  044302 DOI: 10.1063/1.3200961.

245.    D. J. Hook, L. Chen, P. L. Valint, Jr., and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “ToF-SIMS studies of poly(ally1 methacrylate-g-dimethylsiloxane)  copolymers using cryogenic sample handling techniques: effects of hydration on surface chemical structure and surface chain length distribution”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, Part A, accepted, in press, 2009.

244.    R. E. Goacher and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Analysis of C60+ and Cs+ sputtering ions for depth profiling gold/silicon and GaAs multilayer samples by time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry", Applied Surface Science, 2009, accepted, in press. DOI: 10.1016/ j.apsusc.2009.09.045.

243.    I. T. Ozbolat, M. Marchany, F. V. Bright, A. N. Cartwright, J. A. Gardella Jr., R. Hard, W. L. Hicks Jr., B. Koc, “Computer-aided Biodegradation Modeling of Micro-patterned Structures,” Computer Aided Design Journal, submitted April, 2009.

242.    Jinxiang Yu, Christine M. Mahoney, Albert J. Fahey, Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., Robert Hard, Frank V. Bright, and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Phase Separation at the Surface of Poly(ethylene oxide)-Containing Biodegradable Poly(L-lactic acid) Blends", Langmuir, , 2009, 25(19), 11467–11471. DOI: 10.1021/la901239v.

241.    Jinxiang Yu, Libuse A. Bobek, and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr.,"MUC7 peptide drug delivery from poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels: Release kinetics  and biological activity", J. Pharmaceutical Research, submitted August, 2009

240.    Sarah A. Burns, Robert Hard, Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., Frank V. Bright, David Cohan, Lynn Sigurdson, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative studies of protein drug release and biocompatibility of biodegradable polymer drug delivery membranes", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 2009, accepted, in press.

239.    I. T. Ozbolat, M. Marchany, J. A. Gardella Jr., F. V. Bright, A. N. Cartwright, R. Hard, W. L. Hicks and B. Koc, “Feature-based Design of Bio-degradable Micro-patterned Structures,” Computer Aided Design and Applications Journal, 2009, (accepted, in press)

238.    David D. Wells, Hye Kyoung Moon, Joseph A. Gardella Jr., "Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometric determination of molecular weight distributions of low polydispersity poly (dimethyl siloxane) with polyatomic primary ions", Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, 2009, 20, 1562–1566.

236.   J.M. Steves, L.T. Tan, J.A. Gardella Jr., W.L. Hicks Jr., R. Hard, A.N. Cartwright, B. Koc, and F.V. Bright, “Guest Aggregation within Poly(L-lactic acid)/Pluonic P104 Thin Films,” Appl. Spectroscopy, 2008,  62, 290-294.

235.    T. M. Milillo and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Spatial Analysis of Time of Flight –Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometric Images by Ordinary Kriging and Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation Techniques", Analytical Chemistry, 2008, 80, 4896-4905.

234.    R. E. Goacher, H. Luo and J. A. Gardella, Jr., Formation of High Mass Cluster Ions from Compound Semiconductors Using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry with Cluster Primary Ions, Analytical Chemistry, 2008, 80, 3261-3269.

233.    J. W. Lee, E. D. Jeong, E. J. Cho, J. A. Gardella, Jr., W. Hicks, Jr., R. Hard and F. V. Bright, "Surface-phase separation of PEO-containing biodegradable PLLA blends and block copolymers", Applied Surface Science 2008, 255, 2360–2364.

232.    S. A. Burns and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative ToF-SIMS Studies of Protein Drug Release from Biodegradable Polymer Drug Delivery Membranes", Applied Surface Science, 2008, 255, 1170–1173.

231.    Hye Kyoung Moon, Yong Seok Choi, Jin-Kook Lee, Chang-Sik Ha, Won-Ki Lee and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Miscibility and Hydrolytic Behavior of Poly(trimethylene carbonate) and Poly(l-lactide) Monolayers at Air/water Interface, Langmuir, 2009, 25 (8), 4478-4483.
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230.    Tammy M. Milillo, Christopher M. Case, Gaurav Sinha, Eleanor S. Coffey, Joseph A. Gardella Jr., Indicator Kriging Analysis of Surface and Subsurface Soil Contamination to Determine Background Concentrations of Arsenic and Lead", Analytical Chemistry, submitted, September, 2009.

229.    Lu Chen, Daniel J. Hook, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "XPS studies of water-induced surface reorganization of amphiphilic poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-g-dimethylsiloxane) copolymers using cryogenic sample handling techniques", Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, Part A, 2008 26(4), 616-23

226.    Alan M. Piwowar and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. "Reflection-Absorption Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic Study of Transferred Films of Poly (dimethylsiloxane) using the Langmuir-Blodgett Technique", Macromolecules, 2008, 41 (7), 2616–2619.

225.    Tammy M. Milillo, Eleanor S. Coffey, Gaurav Sinha, Joseph A. Gardella Jr.,"Use of Geo-Statistical Interpolation Methods in the Study of Heavy Metal Lead Contamination in Soil", Journal of Environmental Management, submitted, September 2009.

224.    Alan M. Piwowar and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Polymer Tertiary Structure in Langmuir Monolayer Films of Poly (dimethyl siloxane)", Analytical Chemistry, 2007, 79, 4926-34.

220.    Won Ki Lee,  Sungil Moon, Jinn-Kook Lee, Chang-Sik Ha and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Stereocomplex-induced Surface Structure of Fluorocarbon End-capped Polylactide Enantiomeric Polylactide Blends”, Macromolecular Research 2006, 14(5), 487-90.

219.    Daniel J. Hook, Paul L. Valint, Jr., Lu Chen and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative and High Mass ToF-SIMS Studies of Siloxane Segregation in Hydrogel Polymers Using Cryogenic Sample Handling Techniques", Applied Surface Science, 2006, 252, 6679-82.

218.    Rosamil Rey-Santos, Alan Piwowar, Leiddy Zoé Alvarado and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr."SIMS Studies of Polymeric Tertiary Structures in Monolayers:  Polysiloxane Helical Coil Structures", Applied Surface Science, 2006, 252, 6605-08.

217.    Christine M. Mahoney, Jinxiang Yu, Albert Fahey and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., "SIMS Depth Profiling of Polymer Blends with Protein Based Drugs", Applied Surface Science, 2006, 252, 6609-14.

216.    Tammy M. Milillo and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Spatial Statistics and Interpolation Methods for TOF SIMS Imaging", Applied Surface Science, 2006, 252, 6883-90.

214     Won Ki Lee, Tadahisa Iwata and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. ““Hydrolytic behavior of enantiomeric poly(lactide)-mixed monolayer films at the air/water interface: stereocomplexation effects”, Langmuir, 2005, 21, 11180-11184.

211.    Christine M. Mahoney, Jinxiang Yu and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Depth Profiling of Poly(L-lactic acid)/Triblock Copolymer Blends with Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Chemistry, 2005,  77, 3570-3578.

206. C. M. Mahoney and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Determination of oligomeric chain length distributions at surfaces using ToF-SIMS: segregation effects and polymer properties”, Proceedings of the 14 th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Applied Surface Science, 2004, 231–232 , 283–288.

205. J.-W. Lee and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Simultaneous determination of drug surface concentration and polymer degradation kinetics in biodegradable polymer/drug membranes: a model drug delivery system”, Proceedings of the 14 th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Applied Surface Science, 2004, 231–232 , 442-446.

204. W. L. Hicks, Jr., L. A. Hall, III, R. Hard, J. A. Gardella, Jr., F. V. Bright, N. Parasharama, J. Lwebuga-Mukasa, L. Sigurdson, “Kerotinocyte Growth Factor and Autocrine Repair in Airway Epithelium”, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2004, 130, 446-449.

203. E. J. Cho, Z. Tao, Y. Tang, E. C. Tehan, Frank V. Bright, W. L. Hicks, Jr., Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. and Robert Hard, “Tailored Delivery of Active Keratinocyte Growth Factor from Biodegradable Polymer Formulations”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 2003. 66A : 417–424.

202. Eun Jeong Cho, Zunyu Tao, Ying Tang, Elizabeth C. Tehan, Frank V. Bright, Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. and Robert Hard, “Tools to Rapidly Produce and Screen Biodegradable Polymer and Sol-Gel-Derived Xerogel Formulations”, Applied Spectroscopy, 2002, 56(11), 1385-9.

200. Joo Woon Lee, Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., Robert A. Hard, Frank V. Bright and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Analysis of the Initial Burst of Drug Release coupled with Polymer Surface Degradation”, Pharmaceutical Research, 2003, 20(2), 149-152.

199. Lynn Sigurdson, Tuhina Sen, Leon Hall, III, Ari Rubenfeld, Robert Hard, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Frank V. Bright, Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., “Possible Impedence of Luminal Reepithelialization by Tracheal Cartilage Metalloproteinases”, Archives Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2003, 129, 197-200.

198. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr., Leon A. Hall, III, Debra A. Tristran, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Frank V. Bright, Robert Hard and Lynn Sigurdson, “Interleukin-1 Facilitates Airway Epithelial Migration in Response to Injury”, The Laryngoscope, 2003, 113, 243-7.

197. Joo Woon Lee and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Simultaneous ToF-SIMS Quantitative Analysis of Drug Surface Concentration and Polymer Degradation Kinetics in Biodegradable PLLA Blends", Accelerated Article, Analytical Chemistry, 2003, 75, 2950-2958.

196. Limin Sun and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “An Ozone Assisted Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) Methodology to Quantify Mixed Alkylthiol Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) on Gold”, Langmuir, 2002, 18, 9289-95.

195. A. M. Hawkridge, M. Toselli and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Investigation of the Water-Induced Reorganization of Poly(caprolactone)-poly(fluoroalkylene oxide)-poly(caprolactone) Triblock Copolymer Films by Angle Dependent X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”, Macromolecules 2002, 35, 6533-6538.

194. Maurizio Toselli, M. Messori, F. Pilati, C. Tonelli,Adam Hawkridge and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr.,”Surface Chemical Analysis of PCL-PFPE-PCL Triblock Copolymers by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)” Polymer International, 2003, 52:1262–1274.

193. Adam M. Hawkridge and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Mass Spectral Investigation of the sec-butyllithium and n-butyllithium Initiated Ring-opening Polymerization of Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane (D 3)” Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 2003, 14 (2), 95-101.

192. Yuanxue Hou, George M. Tulevski, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Synthesis and Surface Analysis of Siloxane-Containing Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers, Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-g-dimethylsiloxane) and Poly(2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate-g-dimethylsiloxane)”, Macromolecules 2002, 35, 5953-5962.

191. Wen Yan Yan, T. D. Wood and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “Quantitative Analysis of Technical Polymer Mixtures by Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry” Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 2002, 13, 914–920.

190. C. L. Weitzsacker, J. A. Gardella, Jr., Ch. Grégoire and J. J. Pireaux, "Determination of the Information Depth in High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy using Langmuir Blodgett Model Systems”, Analytical Chemistry, submitted, July, 2001.

188. L. Sigurdson, D. E. Carney, Y.-X. Hou, L. Hall, III, R. Hard, W. L. Hicks, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr., A Comparative Study of Primary and Immortalized Cell Adhesion Characteristics to Modified Polymer Surfaces: Toward the Goal of Effective Reepithelialization”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 2002, 59 (2), 357-65.

187. Joo Woon Lee and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Quantitative Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Oligomeric Degradation Products at the Surface of Biodegradable Poly ( a -Hydroxy Acid)s”, Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 2002 , 13, 1108–1119.

186. C. M. Mahoney, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and J. Rosenfeld “Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(imide-siloxane) Copolymers Containing Two Siloxane Segment Lengths: Surface Composition and its Role in Adhesion”, Macromolecules, 2002 35(13), 5256-5266.

185. J. W. Lee and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “In-Vitro Hydrolytic Surface Degradation of Poly(glycolic acid): Role of the Surface Segregated Amorphous Region in the Induction Period of Bulk Erosion”, Macromolecules, 2001, 34(12), 3928-37.

184. Won Ki Lee, Richard W. Nowak and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Hydrolytic Degradation of Polyester Blend Monolayers at the Air/Water Interface”, Langmuir, 2002, 28(6), 2309-12.

183. W. K. Lee, M. Toselli and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “Molecular Weight Determination of Fluorocarbon End-capped Degradable Polyesters”, Macromolecules, 2001, 34(10), 3493-6.

182. W. K. Lee, I. Losito, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and W. L. Hicks, Jr., “Synthesis and Surface Properties of Fluorocarbon End-capped Degradable Polyesters”, Macromolecules, 2001, 34(9), 3000-6.

176. W.K. Lee and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Hydrolytic Kinetics of Biodegradable Polyester Monolayers", Langmuir, 2000, 16(7), 3401-6.

175. L. Sun and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "The Solid State Oxidation of Methionine Containing Peptides: A Preliminary Study Using Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry", Pharmaceutical Research, 2000, 17(7), 859-62.

174. A. M. Hawkridge, G. R. Sagerman and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Cryogenic UHV Manipulator for Angle Dependent XPS Studies", Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, Part “, 2000, 18(2), 567-9.

173. M. A. Patterson, J.‑X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Delamination of Polyurethane/Stainless Steel by Acetic Acid: A Model for Acetobacteria Biofilm Induced Surface Chemistry", Surfaces and Colloids, Part B: Biointerfaces, submitted April, 1999.

172. M. A. Patterson, J.‑X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "A Study of Interphase and Surface Chemistry of 316L Stainless Steel‑Polyether urethane Adhesion by XPS, ToF‑SIMS and FTIR", Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, Part A, submitted April, 1999.

171. J.-X. Chen, J. W. Lee, N. L. Hernandez de Gatica, C. A. Burkhardt, D. M. Hercules and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Studies of Hydrolytic Degradation Kinetics at the Surface of Poly(glycolic Acid), Macromolecules, 2000, 33(13), 4726-4732.

170. J.-X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Studies of in-vitro Hydrolytic Degradation of Biodegradable Polymers, Macromolecules, 1999, 32(22), 7380-8.

169. W. L. Hicks, Jr., L. Sigurdson, E. Gabalski, R. Hard, L. Hall, III, J. A. Gardella, Jr., C. Powers, N. Kumar and J. Lwebuga‑Mukasa, "Does Cartilage Down‑regulate Growth Factor Expression in Tracheal Epithelium?", Archives of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery,1999, 125, 1239‑43.

168. M. H. Na, H. C. Chang, J. Zhao, J. Haetty, J. A. Gardella, Jr., H. Luo and A. Petrou "Optical and Structural Studies of the Effect of Spacers in Modulation-Doped ZnSe/Zn1-xCdxSe Quantum Wells", Journal of Applied Physics, 1999, 86(2), 891-895.

167. W.-Y. Yan, E. P. Maziarz, III, A. M. Hawkridge, D. M. Ammon, Jr., G. L. Grobe, III, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and T. D. Wood, "Quantitative Mass Spectrometry of Technical Polymers: A Comparison of Several Ionization Methods", European Mass Spectrometry, 1998, 4, 467‑74 . Symposium in Print "MALDI of Polymers" http://www.impub.co.uk/sip/conf/sip03.pdf

166. J. X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Solvent Effects on Surface Composition of Poly (dimethylsiloxane)-co-polystyrene/Polystyrene Blends", Macromolecules, 1998, 31(26), 9328‑9336.

165. J. Zhao, S. R. Rojstaczer, M. Z. Xu and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Effect of Siloxane Segment Length on the Surface Composition of Polyimidesiloxane Copolymers and its Role in Adhesion", Macromolecules, 1999, 32(2), 455‑61.

164. J. Zhao, M. H. Na, P. J. McKeown, H. Chang, E. Lee, H. Luo, J.-X. Chen, T. D. Wood and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "ToF-SIMS Depth Profiling of Multiple Quantum Well II-VI Semiconductors Using Negative Cluster Ions", Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Part B, 1998, B 17(1), 224-9.

163. J. Zhao, S. R. Rojstaczer and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Composition and Morphology of Polyimidesiloxane Copolymers with Short Polydimethyl siloxane Segments Studied by ESCA and ToF-SIMS", Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Part A., 1998, A 16(5), 3046‑51.

162. J. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative ATR‑FTIR Analysis of Surface Segregation of Polymer Blends of Polystyrene/Poly(dimethyl siloxane)‑co‑polystyrene" Applied Spectroscopy, 1998, 52, 361-6.

155. R. W. Nowak, J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. D. Wood, P. A. Zimmerman and D. M. Hercules, "Interchain Ion Formation in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Resulting from the Double Helical Structure of Isotactic Poly (methyl methacrylate) in Adsorbed Monolayers", Analytical Chemistry, 2000, 72(19), 4585-90.

154. J. Zhao, M. H. Na, E. H. Lee, H. C. Chang, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and H. Luo, "The Surface Chemistry of II‑VI Semiconductors Studied by ToF-SIMS and XPS", J. Vac. Sci. Techno., Part B: 1998, 16(6), 3048-54.

150. J. D. Jordan, R. A. Dunbar, D. J. Hook, H. -Z. Zhuang, J. A. Gardella, Jr., L. A. Colón and F. V. Bright, “Characterization of Aerosol-Deposited Sol-Gel-Derived Thin Films", Chemistry of Materials, 1998, 10, 1041-51.

149. H. -Z. Zhuang, J. A. Gardella, Jr., and D. M. Hercules, “Determination of the Distribution of Polydimethyl Siloxane Segment Lengths at the Surface of Poly(dimethyl siloxane) Segmented Copolymers", Macromolecules, 1997, 30, 1153-57.

148. H.-Z. Zhuang and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “Solvent Effects on the Surface Composition of Bisphenol A Polycarbonate and Polydimethyl siloxane (BPAC-DMS) Random Block Copolymers, Macromolecules, 1997, 30 (12), 3632-3639.

147. H.-Z. Zhuang, J. A. Gardella, Jr., J. A. Incavo, S. Rojstaczer and J. C. Rosenfeld, “Investigation of Polyimidesiloxanes for Use as Adhesives by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis", Journal of Adhesion, 1997, 63, 199-214.

144. E. J. Bekos, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and F. V. Bright, “The Binding of Oligopeptides to Cyclodextrins: The Role of the Tyrosine Group", Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Molecular Recognition in Chemistry, 1996, 26, 185-95.

139. H.-Z. Zhuang, K. Gribben-Marra, T. Ho, T. M. Chapman and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Composition of Fluorinated Poly(amide urethane) Block Copolymers by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis", Macromolecules, 1996, 29, 1660-5.

137. J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. Ho, K. J. Wynne and H.-Z. Zhuang, "Using Solubility Difference to Achieve Phase Separation in Dimethylsiloxane-Urea-Urethane Copolymers", J. Coll. Interface Sci., 1995, 176, 277-79.

135. Y.-Z. Du and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "A Study of the Interaction Between Thermally Deposited Aluminum Films and Fluorinated Polymer Substrates", J. Vacuum. Sci. Technol., Part A., 1995, A13(4), 1907-12.

134. P. C. Schamberger, G. L. Jones, J. A. Gardella, Jr. , P. J. McKeown and L. E. Davis "Visualization of a Buried Organic Interface by Imaging ToF-SIMS and Scanning Auger Microprobe of an Ion Beam Crater Edge", J. Vacuum Sci. and Technol., Part A, 1996, A14(4), 2289-2302.

130. J. P. Ranieri, R. Bellamkonda, E. J. Bekos, J. A. Gardella, Jr., H. J. Mathieu, L. Ruiz and P. Aebischer "Spatial Control of Neuronal Cell Attachment and Differentiation on Covalently Patterned Laminin Oligopeptide Substrates", Int. J. Dev. Neuroscience, 1994, 12(8), 725-35.

129. J. P. Ranieri, R. Bellamkonda, E. J. Bekos, T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. Aebischer "Neuronal Cell Attachment to Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Films with Covalently Immobilized Laminen Oligopeptides YIGSR and IKVAV: Part II", J. Biomed. Maters. Res., 1995, 29, 779-85.

128. T. G. Vargo, E. J. Bekos, Y. S. Kim, J. P. Ranieri, R. Bellamkonda, P. Aebischer, D. E. Margevich, P. M. Thompson, F. V. Bright and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Synthesis and Characterization of Fluoropolymeric Substrata with Lithographically Patterned Minimal Peptide Sequences for Cell Adhesion Studies: Part I", J. Biomed. Maters. Res., 1995, 29, 767-78.

127. X. Chen, J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. Ho and K. J. Wynne, "Surface Composition of a Series of Dimethylsiloxane Urea, Urethane Segmented Copolymers Studied by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis", Macromolecules, 1995, 28, 1635-42.

126. E. J. Bekos, J. P. Ranieri, P. Aebischer, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and F. V. Bright, "Structural Changes of Bovine Serum Albumin Upon Adsorption on Modified Fluoropolymer Substrates Used For Neural Cell Attachment Studies", Langmuir, 1995, 11. 984-89.

125. J.-X. Li, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. J. McKeown, "A Quantitative Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Study of Ion Formation Mechanisms Using Acid Base Alternating Langmuir-Blodgett Films", Applied Surface Science, 1995, 90, 205-15.

123. J. J. Pireaux, Ch. Grégoire, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. A. Cornelio, "Thin Polymer Films on Metal: Assessment of a Conductivity Mechanism Via Valence Band Spectra", Journal of Electron Spectroscopy, Proceedings of ICES-5, International Conference on Electron Spectroscopy, Kiev, Ukraine, July 1993, 1994, 68, 541-546.

121. X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Modification of Polymers by Blending Siloxane Block Copolymers", Macromolecules, 1994, 27, 3363.

119. X. Chen, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and R. E. Cohen, "Surface Study of Diblock Copolymers of Poly(dimethyl siloxane) and Nylon-6 by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis, Macromolecules, 1994, 27, 2206-10.

118. P. C. Schamberger, J. I. Abes and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Chemical Studies of Aging and Solvent Extraction Effects on Plasma Treated Polystyrene for Cell Culture Applications ", Colloids and Surfaces Part B: Biointerfaces, 1994, 3(4), 203-15.

116. J.-X. Li and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry of pH Effects on Octadecylamine Monolayer Langmuir Blodgett Films", Analytical Chemistry, 1994, 66,1032-7.

113. T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr., J. M. Calvert and M.-S. Chen, "Adhesive Electroless Metallization of Fluoropolymeric Substrates", Science, 1993, 262, 1711-12.

111. C. A. Burkhardt and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Comparison of Electron and Infrared Spectroscopy with Thermal Analysis to Study Molecular Weight Effects in Poly(vinyl chloride)-Poly(methyl methacrylate) Blends", Applied Spectroscopy, 1993, 47(10), 1636-42.

110. X. Chen, H. F. Lee and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "The Effects of Structure and Annealing on the Surface Composition of Multiblock Copolymers of Bisphenol A Polycarbonate and Poly (Dimethyl Siloxane)", Macromolecules, 1993, 26, 4601-4605.

109. X. Chen, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. L. Kumler, "Surface Morphology Studies of Multiblock and Starblock Copolymers of Poly (--Methyl Styrene) and Poly(Dimethyl Siloxane)", Macromolecules, 1993, 26, 3778-3783.

107. J. P. Ranieri, R. Bellamkonda, J. Jacob, T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. Aebischer, "Selective Neuronal Attachment to a Covalently Patterned Monoamine on Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Films" , J. Biomed. Maters. Res., 1993, 27, 917-25.

106. R. F. Valentini, P. Aebischer, T. G. Vargo, and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Patterned Neuronal Attachment and Outgrowth on Surface Modified, Electrically Charged Fluoropolymeric Substrates", J. Biomater. Sci., Polymer Edn. 1993, 5, 13-36.

103. F. V. Bright, K. S. Litwiler, T. G. Vargo and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Enhanced Performance of Fibre-Optic Immunoprobes Using Refunctionalized Fluoropolymers as the Substratum", Analytica Chimica Acta, 1992, 262, 323-330.

102. C. L. Weitzsacker and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Quantitative Electron Spectroscopic Analysis of the Surface Chemistry of Processing and Storage of Bituminous Coals", Energy and Fuels, 1996,10,141-8.

101. N. L. Hernandez de Gatica, G. L. Jones and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Characterization of Titanium Alloys Sterilized for Biomedical Applications", Applied Surface Science, 1993, 68 107-121.

100. C. L. Weitzsacker and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Quantitative Electron Spectroscopic Analysis of Argonne Premium Coals", Analytical Chemistry, 1992, 64(9), 1068-1075.

96. X. Chen, P. L. Kumler and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Ordering of Block Copolymers", Macromolecules, 1992, 25, 6631-37.

95. X. Chen, P. L. Kumler and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "FTIR and ESCA Studies of Block Copolymers of Styrene and Dimethyl Siloxane", Macromolecules, 1992, 25, 6621-30.

89. T. G. Vargo, P. M. Thompson, L. J. Gerenser, R. F. Valentini, P. Aebischer, D. J. Hook and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Monolayer Chemical Lithography and Characterization of Fluoropolymer Films", Langmuir, 1992, 8, 130-134.

88. P. A. Cornelio-Clark and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Chemistry Effects and Sampling Depth of Molecular Ions from Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry of Langmuir Blodgett Fatty Acid Films", Langmuir, 1991, 7(10), 2279-86.

87. K. S. Litwiler, T. G. Vargo, D. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and F. V. Bright "Novel Supports for the Development of High Stability Fiber Optic-Based Immunoprobes", in Chemically Modified Surfaces, H. A. Mottola and J. R. Steinmetz, Eds., Elsevier Science Publishers, B.V., Amsterdam, 1992, 307-317.

86. H. F. Lee and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Multitechnique Surface Analysis of Poly(N-Vinylpyridine-Co-Styrene) and Poly(N-Vinylimidizole-Co-Styrene) Random Copolymers", Polymer, 1992, 33(20), 4250-59.

85. R. F. Valentini, T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. Aebischer, "Electrically Charged Tissue Culture Substrates Enhance Neurite Outgrowth in-vitro", Biomaterials, 1992, 13(3), 183-90.

84. P. A. Cornelio-Clark and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Analysis of uv Photo-polymerization in Diacetylene Thin Films", Langmuir, 1991, 7, 2454-2459.

83. P. L. Kumler, H. L. Matteson and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Segregation in Multicomponent Polymers: Poly(acrylonitrile-co-methyl methacrylate) as a Model System", Langmuir, 1991, 7, 2479-2486.

82. B. Heens, Ch. Grégoire, J. J. Pireaux, P. A. Cornelio and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "On the Stability and Homogeneity of Langmuir-Blodgett Films as Models of Polymers and Biological Material for Surface Studies: An XPS Study", Applied Surface Science, 1991, 47, 163-72.

81. D. J. Hook, T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr., K. S. Litwiler and F. V. Bright "Silanization of Radio Frequency Glow Discharge Modified Expanded Poly (tetrafluoroethylene) (ePTFE) Using Aminopropyltriethoxy Silane (APTES)", Langmuir, 1991, 7, 142-51.

75. M. B. Clark, Jr., C. A. Burkhardt and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Studies of Polymers IV: An ESCA, IR and DSC Study of the Effect of Homopolymer Molecular Weight on Crystallinity and Miscibility of Poly (-caprolactone)/Poly (vinyl chloride) Homopolymer Blends", Macromolecules, 1991, 24, 799-805.

74. P. A. Cornelio and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative Aspects of Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry - Analysis of Pure and Mixed Fatty Acid Langmuir-Blodgett Films", J. Vac. Sci. Technol., 1990, A8(3), 2283-6.

73. M. B. Clark, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry of Molecular Ions from 1-ß-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) and Indolic Derivatives", Analytical Chemistry, 1990, 62(8) 870-5.

71. T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr., A. E. Meyer and R. E. Baier, "Radio Frequency Glow Discharge Hydrolysis/Oxidation of Expanded Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene (ePTFE) and Poly Vinylidene Difluoride (PVDF) Surfaces", J. Polym. Sci., Part A, Polym. Chem., 1991, 29, 555-70.

69. T. G. Vargo, D. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr., M. A. Eberhardt, A. E. Meyer and R. E. Baier, "A Multitechnique Surface Analytical Study of a Segmented Block Copolymer Poly(ether-urethane) Modified Through an H 2O Radio Frequency Glow Discharge", J. Polym. Sci., Part A, Polym. Chem., 1991, 29, 535-45.

68. M. B. Clark, Jr, C. A. Burkhardt and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Studies of Polymer Blends III: An ESCA, IR and DSC Study of Poly ( e -caprolactone)/Poly (vinyl chloride) Homopolymer Blends", Macromolecules, 1989, 22(12), 4495-4501.

67. J. J. Schmidt, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Surface Studies of Polymer Blends II: An ESCA and IR Study of Poly (methyl methacrylate)/Poly (vinyl chloride) Homopolymer Blends", Macromolecules, 1989, 22(12), 4489-4495.

66. T. G. Vargo, D. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr., M. A. Eberhardt, A. E. Meyer and R. E. Baier, "A Surface Spectroscopic and Wettability Study of a Segmented Block Copolymer Poly (etherurethane)", Applied Spectroscopy, 1991, 45(3), 448-56.

64. K. J. Hook and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Interface Analysis of Monolayer and Solution Cast Films of a Polymerizable Functionalized Diacetylene (B1P51)", J. Vac. Sci. Technol., 1989, A7(3), 1795-1800.

60. T. G. Vargo and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Development of Ti K a Radiation for ESCA Analysis of Polymer Surfaces", J. Vac. Sci. Technol., 1989, A7(3), 1733-41.

59. A. A. Campbell, J. A. Gardella, Jr., C. F. Richardson, G. H. Nancollas, R. A. Siordia, "Urinary Stone Analysis by Small Spot Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA)", Applied Spectroscopy, 1990, 44(6), 1015-1019.

57. K. J. Hook, T. J. Hook, J. H. Wandass and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Secondary Ion Formation from Functional Polymer Systems in Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry", Applied Surface Science, 1990, 44, 29-41.

51. E. R. Mittlefehldt and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative Fourier Self Deconvolution and Fourier Transform Infrared of Bis-Phenol-a-poly Carbonate Dimethyl Siloxane Random Block Copolymers", Applied Spectroscopy, 1989, 43(7), 1172-7.

49. T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr. "Multitechnique Surface Spectroscopic Studies of Plasma Modified Polymers III: H 2O and O 2/H 2O Plasma Modified Poly(methyl methacrylates), J. Polym. Sci., Part A, Polym. Chem., 1989, 27, 1267-86.

48. K. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Analysis of Surface Structure in Nitrogen-Containing Polymer Systems by Ion Scattering Spectroscopy, Macromolecules, 1987, 20(10), 2112-2117.

47. M. B. Clark, Jr., J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. M. Schultz, D. G. Patil, and L. Salvati, Jr., "Solid State Analysis of Eumelanin Biopolymers by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis", Analytical Chemistry, 1990, 62(9), 949-56.

45. G. L. Grobe, III, R. Moore and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Auger and X-ray Photelectron Study of Surface Heterogeneity in ASTM F-75 Alloy Prepared for Biomedical implantation", J. Vac. Sci. Technol., 1991, A9(3), 1323-28.

44. R. L. Schmitt, J. A. Gardella, Jr., J. H. Magill, R. L. Chin and L. Salvati, Jr. "Surface Spectroscopic Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces II: Poly(tetramethyl-p-Silphenylene siloxane)/ Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Block Copolymers", Polymer, 1987, 28, 1462‑1466.

43. J. H. Wandass, R. L. Schmitt and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Secondary Ion Formation from Langmuir Blodgett Films: Positive Molecular Ions", Applied Surface Science, 1989, 40, 85-96.

42. J. H. Wandass, N. L. Weinberg, M. E. Bolster, L. Salvati, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "X-Ray Photoelectron and Scanning Auger Electron Spectroscopic Studies of Oxidized Graphite Electrode Surfaces", J. Electrochemical Society, 1987, 134(11), 2734-2739.

40. G. L. Grobe, III, A. S. Nagel, J. A. Gardella, Jr., L. Salvati, Jr. and R. L. Chin, "Characterization of Solution Cast Extracts of Cardiothane-51 by FTIR and ESCA, Applied Spectroscopy, 1988, 42(6), 980-8.

38. T. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr., L. Salvati, Jr. and R. L. Chin, "Multitechnique Surface Spectroscopic Studies of PMMA and Modified PMMA Surfaces", Polymer Engineering and Sciences, 1987, 27(13), 939-944.

37. E. R. Mittlefehldt, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr. "Fourier Transform Based Deconvolution Techniques for the Analysis of Overlapping Bands in the X-Ray Photoelectron and FT Infrared Spectra of Bisphenol-a- polyCarbonate/polyDimethyl Siloxane Copolymers", Anal. Chim. Acta, 1986, 191, 227-41.

36. J. H. Wandass and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Vibrational Spectroscopic Analysis of Langmuir Blodgett Multilayers by HREELS: Sampling Depth and Scattering Mechanisms" Langmuir, 1987, 3(2), 183-88.

35. G. L. Grobe, III, J. A. Gardella, Jr., R. L. Chin and L. Salvati, Jr., "Characterization of Solution Cast Extracts of Biomer by ESCA and FTIR", Applied Spectroscopy, 1988, 42(6), 989-96.

34. T. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Multitechnique Surface Spectroscopic Studies of Plasma Modified Polymers II. H 2O/Ar Plasma Modified Poly methyl methacrylate/Poly methacrylic Acid Copolymers", J. Materials Research, 1987, 2(1), 132-142.

33. T. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Multitechnique Surface Spectroscopic Studies of Plasma Modified Polymers I. H 2O/Ar Plasma Modified Poly methyl methacrylates", J. Materials Research, 1987, 2(1), 117-131.

28. T. J. Hook, R. L. Schmitt, J. A. Gardella, Jr., L. Salvati, Jr. and R. L. Chin, "Analysis of Polymer Surface Structure by Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy", Analytical Chemistry, 1986, 58(7), 1285-90.

27. R. L. Schmitt, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Studies of Surface Composition and Morphology in Polymers: II. Bisphenol-a-poly Carbonate and Poly(Dimethyl Siloxane) Blends", Macromolecules, 1986, 19(3), 648-51.

26. J. H. Wandass and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Vibrational Spectroscopic Examination of Langmuir-Blodgett Mono and Multilayer Fatty Acids by High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy", Langmuir, 1986, 2(5), 543-8.

25. J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. J. Hook and R. L. Schmitt, "Comments on `Quantitative Determination of the Surface Composition of Acrylate Latex Films by XPS (ESCA)'", J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Letters Edn., 1986, 24, 649-51.

24. R. L. Schmitt, J. A. Gardella, Jr., J. H. Magill, L. Salvati, Jr., and R. L. Chin, "A Study of Surface Composition and Morphology of Block Copolymers of Bis-Phenol-A-polyCarbonate (BPAC) and PolyDiMethylSiloxane (DMS) by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Ion Scattering Spectroscopy", Macromolecules, 1985, 18(12), 2675-2679.

23. G. L. Grobe, III, J. A. Gardella, Jr., W. L. Hopson, W. P. McKenna and E. M. Eyring, "Angular Dependent ESCA and Infrared Studies of Segmented Polyurethanes", J. Biomed. Maters. Research, 1987, 21, 211-29.

22. J. A. Gardella, Jr., S. A. Ferguson and R. L. Chin, p * <-- p Shakeup Satellites for the Analysis of Structure and Bonding in Aromatic Polymers by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy", Applied Spectroscopy, 1986, 40(2), 224-232.

20. J. H. Wandass and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy of Fatty Acids Prepared by Langmuir-Blodgett Techniques on Polycrystalline Silver", Surface Science (Letters), 1985, 150, L107-14.

19. J. H. Wandass and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy of Fatty Acids Prepared by Langmuir-Blodgett Techniques", J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1985, 107(22), 6192‑5.

17. J. A. Gardella, Jr., S. A. Ferguson, R. L. Chin and M. M. Farrow, p * <-- p Shakeup Phenomena in Organic Polymers with Backbone Aromatic Functionality", J. Electron Spectrosc. and Relat. Phenom., 1984, 34, 97-102.

16. J. A. Gardella, Jr., G. L. Grobe, III, W. L. Hopson and E. M. Eyring, "Comparison of Attenuated Total Reflectance and Photoacoustic Sampling for Surface Analysis of Polymer Mixtures by FT-IR", Anal. Chem., 1984, 56(7), 1169-1177.

15. J. A. Gardella, Jr., F. P. Novak, and D. M. Hercules, "Analysis of the Surface Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(t-butyl methacrylate) by Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)," Anal. Chem., 1984, 56(8), 1371‑75.

14. J. A. Gardella, Jr., D. Z. Jiang and E. M. Eyring, "Quantitative Determination of Catalytic Surface Sites by Fourier Transform Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy," Applied Spectroscopy, 1983, 37(2), 131-133.

12. J. A. Gardella, Jr., and D. M. Hercules, "Quantitative Surface Analysis of NBS Standard Materials and Mt. St. Helens Ash by Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis," Int. J. Environ. Anal. Chem., 1983, 13, 275-287.

11. J. A. Gardella, Jr., E. M. Eyring, J. C. Klein and M. B. Carvalho, "Surface Spectroscopic Analysis of HCN/NH 3 Corrosion Products on Iron by Fourier Transform Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy", Applied Spectroscopy, 1982, 36(5), 570‑573.

10. J. A. Gardella, Jr., D. M. Hercules, J. S. Chen and J. H. Magill, "Spectroscopic Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: Poly(Tetramethyl-p-Silphenylene Siloxane)", J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1983, 105(14), 4536-4541.

7. J. A. Gardella, Jr. and D. M. Hercules, "Mass Spectrometry of Molecular Solids: Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis (LAMMA) of Selected Polymers II", Proceedings of the First International LAMMA Conference, Duesseldorf FRG, Fres. Z. Anal. Chem., 1981, 308, 297-303.

6. J. A. Gardella, Jr., and D. M. Hercules, "Comparison of Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), Ion Scattering Spectroscopy, and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometry for Surface Analysis of Acrylic Polymers", Anal. Chem., 1981, 53(12), 1879-1884.

5. J. A. Gardella, Jr., D. M. Hercules and H. J. Heinen, "Mass Spectrometry of Molecular Solids: Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis of Selected Polymers", Spectroscopy Letters, 1980, 13(6), 347-360.

4. J. A. Gardella, Jr. and D. M. Hercules, "Surface Spectroscopic Examination of Diesel Particulates: Preliminary Studies", Int. J. Environ. Anal. Chem., 1979, 7, 121‑136.

3. J. A. Gardella, Jr. and D. M. Hercules, "Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) of Polymer Systems", Anal. Chem., 1980, 52(2), 226-232.

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Book Chapters

Joseph A. Gardella Jr., Heather M. Maciejewski and Mara B. Huber, “Service Learning in urban, high needs schools: Building from science education to the University at Buffalo/Buffalo Public Schools Partnership”, Chapter in Civic Service: Service Learning with State and Local Government Partners, David Redlawsk and Thomas Rice, Editors, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, 2009, pp. 98-122.

Joseph A. Gardella Jr., Tammy M. Milillo, Gaurav Sinha, Gunwha Oh, David C. Manns, and Eleanor Coffey, “Linking advanced public service learning and community participation with environmental analytical chemistry: lessons from case studies in Western New York”, Chapter in Civic Service: Service Learning with State and Local Government Partners, David Redlawsk and Thomas Rice, Editors, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, 2009, pp 189-212.

Ilario Losito, Louisa Sabbatini and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Electron, Ion and Mass Spectrometry of Polymer Surfaces", Chapter 16 in Desk Reference of Polymer Characterization and Analysis, R. E. Brady, Jr., Ed., American Chemical Society, Oxford University Press, New York, NY, 2003, pp 375-407.

S. B. Kohrn, W. Simpson, J. Barrett O'Neill and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Conducting Environmental Audits of Community Facilities as a Public Service" in D. Tillbury, R. Stevenson, J. Fien and D. Schreuder (Eds.), Education and Sustainable Development: Responding to the Global Challenge, Commission on Education and Communication, IUCN, World Conservation Union, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK, 2002, 165-74.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry", Chapter 51 in The Handbook of Surface Imaging and Visualization, A. T. Hubbard, Ed., CRC Press, 1995, pp 705-712.

J.-X. Li, R. W. Johnson, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry as Applied to Thin Organic and Polymeric Films Produced by Langmuir Blodgett and Self Assembly",  Chapter in Characterization of Organic Thin Films,  Volume 12 of Materials Characterization Series:  Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films of Materials , A. Ulman, Ed. Manning Publications, Greenwich, CT, 1995, pp 193-212

T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr., R. L. Schmitt, K. J. Hook, T. J. Hook and L. Salvati, Jr.  "Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectrometry of Polymer Surface Composition and Structure", Chapter 4 in Surface Characterization of Advanced Polymers, L. Sabbatini and P. G. Zambonin, Eds., VCH, Weinheim, FRG, 1993. pp 163-180.

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Invited Review Papers

Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Tammy M. Milillo, Gaurav Sinha, Gunwha Oh, David C. Manns and Eleanor Coffey, "Linking Community Service,Learning, and Environmental Analytical Chemistry", Analytical Chemistry, Feature Education Article, 2007, 79 (3), 811-18.

Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. Sheryl Tucker, Cheryl Schrader, Ashok Puri, Tanya Furman and David Pagni, “Mentoring for Science, Engineering and Mathematics Workforce Development and Lifelong Productivity: The K-Grey Continuum” September, 2006 National Science Foundation White Paper.

Changsik Ha and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “The Surface Chemistry of Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery Systems”, Chemical Reviews, 2005, 105 , 4205-4232.

Chang-Sik Ha and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Studies on the Surface Segregation in Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Containing Block Copolymers”, Focused Reviews, Journal of Macromolecular Science Part C—Polymer Reviews, 2005, 45:1–18.

Joo Woon Lee and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Surface perspectives in the biomedical applications of poly( a -hydroxy acid)s and their associated copolymers”, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry David M. Hercules Festschrift Issue, 2002, 373, 526–537.

J. Chen, H. Z. Zhuang, J. Zhao and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Solvent Effects on Polymer Surface Structure", Surface and Interface Analysis, 2001, 31, 713-720.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. and N. L. Hernandez de Gatica, “The Determination of Structure and Reactivity at the Surfaces of Materials Used in Biology: Needs and Requirements for Electron and Ion Spectroscopy for Surface Analysis", Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, Special Issue on Biomaterials, J. A. Gardella and E.M. Burke, Eds., 1996, 81(3), 227-36.

H.-Z. Zhuang and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “Spectroscopic Characterization of Polymer Surfaces", MRS Bulletin, 1996, 21, 43-48.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. “A Heirarchy of Model Systems for Biomaterials Interfaces: Analysis by Electron, Ion and Vibrational Spectroscopies", Surface and Interface Analysis, Proceedings of the Sixth European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis, H. J. Mathieu, B. Reihl, D. Briggs, Eds., J. Wiley and Sons, New York, NY, 1996, 29-35.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., K. J. Wynne, T. J. McCarthy, J. F. Rabolt and G. Belfort, "New Technologies for Surface Analysis to Assess Biofouling Resistance", Naval Research Reviews, Special Issue on Biofouling, K. J Wynne and H. Guard, Eds., 1997, XLIX (4), 19-34.

P. C. Schamberger and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Chemical Modifications of Materials Which Influence Animal Cell Adhesion -- A Review", Colloids and Surfaces, Special Issue on Bioadhesion, 1993, 2(1-3), 209-23.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Principles and Applications of Photoelectron and Ion Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Polymer Surfaces", Analysis of Paints and Related Materials: Current Techniques for Solving Coatings Problems, W. C. Golton, J. H. Smith, Eds., ASTM, Philadelphia, PA, 1992, ASTM STP 1119, 157-170.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. and J. J. Pireaux, "Analysis of Polymer Surfaces Using Electron and Ion Beams", Analytical Chemistry, 1990, 62(11), 645A-661A.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Recent Developments in Instrumentation for X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy", Analytical Chemistry A Page Instrumentation Report, Analytical Chemistry 1989, 61(9), 589A-96A.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Recent Advances in Ion and Electron Spectroscopy of Polymer Surfaces", Applied Surface Science, 1988, 31, 72-102.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Multitechnique Spectroscopic Analysis of Polymer Surfaces", Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 1984, 3(5), 129-133.

Refereed Conference Proceedings/Book Chapters

J. A. Gardella, Jr., S. A. Burns, F. V. Bright, R. Hard, A. Cartwright, B. Koc, D. Cohen, L. SIgurdson and W..L. Hicks, Jr., “Polymer Surface Chemistry and Tissue Engineering: Aspects of Biadhesion in Wound Healing”, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Savannah GA, C. Stafford and G. Anderson, Editors, The Adhesion Society, Blacksburg, VA., pp. 101-103, 2009.

I. T. Ozbolat, M. Marchany, J. A. Gardella Jr., F. V. Bright, A. N. Cartwright, R. Hard, W. L. Hicks and B. Koc, “Computer-aided Bio-modeling of Micro-patterned Structures for Tissue Engineering,” Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Miami, Florida, May 30- June 3, 2009 (in press).

Jin Zhao, Christine M. Mahoney, Sinhye Jung, Changsik Ha and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Surface Chemistry of Polyimides: Siloxane and Fluorocarbon Copolymers”, Proceedings Macromolecular Chemical Symposia, Polyimides as Advanced Materials, Korean Chemical Society , 2005 18(2), 29-61.

Gaurav Sinha, Steven Cosme, Gunwha Oh, David C. Manns, Tammy M. Milillo, Ann Roberts and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “Interactive Community Evaluation of Surface Soil Contaminants in the Lewiston Porter Schools”, Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference on Public Participation Geographic Information Science, co-sponsored by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), Rural Geospatial Solutions (RGIS) and endorsed by the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, July 17-20, 2004, pp 172-189.

J. X. Chen, N. L. Hernandez-de Gatica, and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) Study of Hydrolysis of Poly (glycolic acid)", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry XI, G. Gillen, R. Lareau, J. Bennett and F. Stevie, Eds., John Wiley and Sons, 1998, 537-40.

J. Zhao, M. H. Na, T. D. Wood, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and H. Luo, “Mass Distributions of Negative Cluster Ions of II-VI Semiconductors Detected by Time of Flight Secondary Ion MS", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry XI, G. Gillen, R. Lareau, J. Bennett and F. Stevie, Eds., John Wiley and Sons, 1998, 969-72.

J. Zhao, S. Rojstaczer and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Determination of Segment Length Distribution of Polyimidesiloxane Copolymers with Short Polydimethylsiloxane Segments", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry XI, G. Gillen, R. Lareau, J. Bennett and F. Stevie, Eds., John Wiley and Sons, 1998, 521-4.

W.-Y. Yan and J. A. Gardella, Jr. “Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Study of Ion Formation Mechanisms: Effects of End Group Chemistry", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry XI, G. Gillen, R. Lareau, J. Bennett and F. Stevie, Eds., John Wiley and Sons, 1998, 451-4.

F. Fally, E. J. Bekos, T. S. Koloski, D. M. Ammon, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Covalent Binding of the C- or N- Termini of Peptides to a Hydroxylated Fluoropolymer Surface by Applying Different Coupling Chemistries”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Polymer Solid Interfaces: From Model to Real Systems, Presses Universitaires de Namur (Namur, Belgium) J. J. Pireaux, J. Delhalle and P. Rudolph, Eds, 1997, pp 119-131.

J.-X. Chen, J. A. Gardella, Jr., C. A. Santos and E. Mathiowitz, “ESCA Detection of Surface Carboxyl Group Concentration of Polyanhydrides", Proceedings of the 1995 Fall Meeting of the Materials Research Society, 1996, 414, 95-100.

H.-Z. Zhuang, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and D. M. Hercules ASegment Length Distributions from Thick Polymer Films: ToF-SIMS of Polymer Surface Structure", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry X, A. Benninghoven, Ed., John Wiley and Sons, 1996, 719-22.

R. W. Nowak, J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. D. Wood, P. A. Zimmerman and D. M. Hercules, “Double Helical Structures of PMMA at Surfaces can be Detected by Ion Formation in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry X, A. Benninghoven, Ed., John Wiley and Sons, 1996, 739-42.

K. J. Wynne, T. Ho, R. A. Nissan, X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Polymer Design for Minimally Adhesive Surfaces", Progress in Pacific Polymer Science 3, K. P. Ghiggino, Ed., Springer Verlag, Berlin, 1994, 63-83.

R. J. Good, J. A. Gardella, Jr., H. T-L. Huang, C. Weitzsacker, M. Islam and M. Badgugar, "Variation of the Surface Composition of Coal with Rank, and Its Influence on Contact Angles", Proceedings of the 1992 Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), Phoenix, AZ, 1992, accepted, in press.

T. G. Vargo and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Modification of Surfaces Designed for Cell Growth Studies", in Polymer Solid Interfaces, J. J. Pireaux, P. Bertrand and J. L. Brédas, Eds., Adam Hilger, Institute of Physics, Bristol, 1992, 485-94.

R. W. Johnson, Jr., P. A. Cornelio-Clark, J.-X. Li and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Langmuir Blodgett Film Studies of Static SIMS Quantitation and Sampling Depth", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) VIII, A. Benninghoven, C. A. Evans, K. T. F. Janssen, J. Tmpner and H. W. Werner, Eds., Wiley, New York, NY, 1992, 293-6.

R. W. Johnson, Jr. P. A. Cornelio-Clark and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Static SIMS Analysis of LB Film Multilayers, A Sampling Depth Study" in Macromolecular Assemblies, P. Stroeve and A. Balazs, Eds., ACS Symposium Series, 1992, 493, 113-121.

P. A. Cornelio and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Static SIMS and ESCA Studies of Langmuir Blodgett Film/Metal Interfaces", in Metallization of Polymers, E. Sacher, J. J. Pireaux and S. Kowalczyk, Eds., ACS Symposium Series, 1990, 440, 379-393.

P. A. Cornelio, M. B. Clark and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Quantitation of Organic Molecular Ions in Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry: Can It Be Done?" in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) VII, A. Benninghoven, C. A. Evans, K. D. McKeegan, H. Storms and H. W. Werner, Eds., John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY, 1990, 761-4.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. G. Vargo, T. J. Hook, G. L. Grobe, III, L. Salvati, Jr., J. Hautaniemi, "Electron and Vibrational Spectroscopic Studies of the Surfaces of Biocompatible Materials", in Surface Characterization of Biomaterials, B. D. Ratner, Ed., Elsevier Press, Amsterdam, Progress in Biomedical Engineering, 1988, pp 145-160.

G. L. Grobe, III, R. E. Baier, J. A. Gardella, Jr., L. C. Hartman, M. A. Meenaghan, A. E. Meyer and L. Salvati, Jr., "Relation of Metal Interface Properties to Bioadhesive Success", Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Engineering Materials, Surgical Implants, M. R. Louthan, Jr., R. P. McNitt and R. D. Sisson, Jr., Eds. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 1987, pp 485 - 492.

G. L. Grobe, III, J. A. Gardella, Jr., R. L. Chin and L. Salvati, Jr., "FTIR and Resolved ESCA Studies of Segmented Polyether Polyurethanes" in Biomedical Proceedings of the Materials Research Society (MRS), J. M. Williams, M. F. Nichols, W. Zingg, Eds. Materials Research Society (Pittsburgh, PA) 1986, 55, 401-406.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., J. H. Wandass, R. L. Schmitt and P. A. Cornelio, "Static SIMS Studies of Molecular and Macromolecular Surfaces: Ion Formation Studies", in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) V, A. Benninghoven, R. J. Colton, D. J. Simons and H. W. Werner, Eds., Springer Verlag, New York, NY, Springer Series in Chemical Physics 1986, 44, 534-537.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., J. H. Wandass, R. L. Schmitt and R. L. Chin, "Spectroscopic Analysis of Molecular Surfaces by Ion, Photoelectron and Vibrational Spectroscopy", Proceedings of the Second Conference on Advances in Materials Characterization, Alfred University-New York State College of Ceramics, Ed. by R. L. Snyder, Plenum: New York, 1985, pp. 209-220.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., D. Z. Jiang, W. P. McKenna, and E. M. Eyring, "Applications of Fourier Transform Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (FTIR/PAS) to Surface and Corrosion Phenomena," Applications of Surface Science, 1983, 15(1-4), 36‑49.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., S. W. Graham and D. M. Hercules, "Structural Analysis of Polymeric Materials by Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis (LAMMA)", Chapter 37 in Polymer Characterization: Spectroscopic, Chromatographic and Physical Instrumental Methods, C. D. Craver, Ed., ACS Advances in Chemistry Series, 1983, 203, 635-676.

J. A. Gardella, Jr. and D. M. Hercules, "Mass Spectrometry of Molecular Solids. 3. Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis of Poly(methacrylates), Comparison to Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)", Proceedings of the Workshop on Ion Formation from Organic Solids, University of Münster, Physikalisches Institut, Edited by A. Benninghoven, Springer Verlag, New York, in press.

Conference Proceedings Extended Abstracts (not refereed)

Sarah A. Burns, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. Jerry Behar and Bahattin Koc, New approach to the synthesis of multilayered biodegradable polymers and applications in controlled drug delivery, Polymer Preprints, Polymer Materials Science and Engineering Division of the American Chemical Society, 2006, 51, 1021.

Jennifer A. Appawu, Jinxiang Yu, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., G. Wei, and Libuse A. Bobek, Characterization of a Drug Delivery System for the Antifungal Peptide MUC7 12-MER Using Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(XPS), Polymer Preprints, Polymer Materials Science and Engineering Division of the American Chemical Society, 2006,51, 437.

Joo Woon Lee, Christine M. Mahoney, Jinxiang Yu and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering: Combined Wound Healing and Drug Delivery” Polymer Preprints, Polymer Division of the American Chemical Society, 2005 , 46(1), 450-1.

Lu Chen, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. "A Study of Water-Induced Reorganization of Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers Containing Polydimethylsiloxane and Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) by Angle Dependent XPS”, Polymer Preprints Am. Chem. Soc., .2004, 45(1), 126-127

Daniel J. Hook, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Analysis of Commercial Hydrogel Co-polymer Systems by Cold Probe ToF-SIMS and XPS", Biointerfaces 2003, Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation, Inc., Savannah, GA, 2003, 12.

Yuanxue Hou, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Synthesis and Surface Analysis of Novel Amphiphilic Graft Copolymer, Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-g-dimethylsiloxane).”, PMSE Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 2001, 85, 305-6.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., A. M. Hawkridge, D. E. Carney, I. Losito, W. K. Lee, M. Toselli, T. D. Koloski, and T. G. Vargo, "Surface Modification of Low Surface Energy Polymers" Surfaces in Biomaterials 2000, Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation, Minneapolis, MN, 2000, 9, 82-91.

A. M. Hawkridge and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "MALDI and ToF‑SIMS Study of the Initiating Species in the Anionic Ring Opening Polymerization of Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane (D3)", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 2000, 41(1), 635‑6.

S. B. Kohrn, W. Simpson, J. Barrett O'Neill and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Students Conduct Environmental Audits for Credit and Public Service", The Declaration (Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future, Washington, DC), 1999, 3(2), 11‑13.

L. Sun, D. E. Carney and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Study of Peptides on Plasma Hydroxylated Fluoropolymer" Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1998, 39(1), 920‑1.

J. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Solvent Effect on Surface Segregation of Polymer Blends by ATR-FTIR and XPS", PMSE Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1996, 75, 404-5.

W.-Y. Yan and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Investigation of Polyethylene Oxide Secondary and Tertiary Structure on Ion Formation in TOF-SIMS: Effects of End Group Chemistry and Molecular Weight Distributions", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1996, 37(2), 807-8.

K. J. Wynne, T. Ho, A. Vu, X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Toward Minimally Adhesive Polymer Surfaces", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1995, 36 (1), 67-8.

H.-Z. Zhuang, J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. Ho and K. J. Wynne "Quantitative Surface Analysis of Solvent Effects on Film Formation of BPAC/DMS Copolymers", PMSE Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1994, 71, 449-50.

J.-X. Chen, X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Surface Modification Studies of Polymer Blends", PMSE Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1994, 71, 447-8.

P. C. Schamberger, J. A. Gardella, Jr., P. J. McKeowan and L. E. Davis, "Method Development for Imaging Cell/Conditioning Film/Biomaterial Interfaces: Imaging a Crater Edge Depth Profile of Model Biofilm Interfaces by Auger Electron Spectroscopy and Time-of-Flight SIMS", Surfaces in Biomaterials '93, Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation, Minneapolis, MN, 1993, 3, 82-91.

P. C. Schamberger, J. A. Gardella, Jr., G. L. Grobe, III, and P. L. Valint, Jr. "Surface Analysis of a Hydrogel Polymer System -- A SIMS and ESCA Study of Hydrated and Dehydrated Poly-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) Based Contact Lens Surfaces", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1993, 34(2), 58-9.

X. Chen, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and P. L. Kumler, "Surface Morphology Studies of Multiblock and Starblock Copolymers of Poly (-Methyl Styrene) and Poly(Dimethyl Siloxane)", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1993, 34(1), 733-4.

X. Chen, H. F. Lee and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "The Effects of Structure and Annealing on the Surface Composition of Multiblock Copolymers of Bisphenol A Polycarbonate and Poly (Dimethyl Siloxane)" Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1993, 34(1), 588-9.

P. C. Schamberger, J. A. Gardella, Jr., G. L. Grobe, III, and P. L. Valint, Jr. "Surface Analysis of a Hydrogel Polymer System -- A SIMS and ESCA Study of Hydrated and Dehydrated Poly-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) Based Contact Lens Surfaces", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1992, 33(2), 503-4.

X. Chen and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "A Surface Study of Poly(Dimethyl Siloxane) - Nylon-6 Diblock Copolymers by ESCA", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1992, 33(2), 312-3.

C. L. Weitzsacker, P. A. Cornelio-Clark and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "ESCA and Static SIMS Studies of Solid State Polymerization of Diacetylene", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1991, 32(1), 273-4.

R. W. Johnson, Jr. and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Static SIMS Analysis of LB Film Multilayers: A Sampling Depth Study", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1991, 32(1), 200-1.

C. A. Burkhardt and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Hydrolysis of Poly ( e -caprolactone): A Surface Study by ESCA and SIMS", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1991, 32(1), 116-7.

P. C. Schamberger and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Characterization of Radio Frequency Glow Discharge Modified Polystyrene Surfaces by ESCA and FTIR-ATR", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1991, 32(1), 114-5.

C. L. Weitzsacker, J. J. Schmidt and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Aging Studies of Bituminous Coal by ESCA and FTIR", Prepr. Pap.- Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Fuel Chem., 1990, 35(2), 344-51.

T. G. Vargo, D. J. Hook, K. S. Litwiler, F. V. Bright and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Silane Refunctionalization of Radio Frequency Glow Discharge Hydrolysed ePTFE Membrane Surfaces", Prepr. Div. Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng. Am. Chem. Soc., 1990 62(1), 259-63.

C. L. Weitzsacker, J. J. Schmidt and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "ESCA and FTIR Studies of Bituminous Coal", Prepr. Pap.- Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Fuel Chem., 1989, 34(2), 545-50.

E. R. Mittlefehldt and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "A Factorial Approach to the Determination of Solvent Effects in Solution Cast Films of Bis-Phenol-a-Polycarbonate/Dimethyl Siloxane Block Copolymers", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1988, 29(1), 305-6.

T. G. Vargo and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Plasma Modification of Segmented Polyether Urethanes for Biocompatibility Enhancement", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1988, 29(1), 303-4.

J. J. Schmidt, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Surface Spectroscopic Studies of PMMA/PVC Blends", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1988, 29(1), 301-2.

K. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Ion Beam Studies of Polymer Surfaces", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1987, 28(1), 200-1.

J. J. Schmidt, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., ESCA, Ion Scattering and Infrared Studies of the Surface of PMMA/PVC Blends", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1987, 28(1), 198-9.

M. B. Clark, Jr., J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. M. Schultz and L. Salvati, Jr., "ESCA Analysis of Melanin Compounds", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1987, 28(1), 196-7.

T. G. Vargo, J. A. Gardella, Jr. and L. Salvati, Jr., "Multitechnique Surface Spectroscopic Studies of High Density H 2O Induced Plasma Modified Poly(methyl methacrylate)" Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1987, 28(1), 31-2.

E. R. Mittlefehldt, H. F. Lee, J. A. Gardella, Jr., and L. Salvati, Jr. "The Determination and Characterization of Solvent Dependent Microstructural and Morphological Features in Solution Cast Bis-Phenol-a-polyCarbonate/DiMethyl Siloxane (BPAC/DMS) Block Copolymers", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1987, 28(1), 17-18.

M. R. Chedekel, P. Bahn, M. B. Clark, Jr., J. A. Gardella, Jr., D. Patil and T. M. Schultz, "Applications of Surface Science Techniques for Functional Group Analysis of Eumelanins", J. Investigative Dermatology, 1986, 87, 397.

K. J. Hook and J. A. Gardella, Jr. "Ion Beam Studies of Polymer Surfaces", J. Vac. Sci. Technol., 1987, A5(4), 1332-4.

T. J. Hook, J. A. Gardella, Jr., R. L. Chin and L. Salvati, Jr., "Angle Resolved ESCA and ISS Studies of PMMA and Modified PMMA Surfaces", Proceedings of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 44th Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 1986, 388-392.

T. J. Hook, J. H. Wandass and J. A. Gardella, Jr., "Static SIMS Studies of Polymer Surfaces", Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc., 1986, 27(1), 275-6.

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Papers Presented (2002-2008, 186 from 1976-2002)

C. M. Mahoney, J. C. Rosenfeld, and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(imidesiloxane) Copolymers Containing Two Siloxane Segment Lengths: Surface Composition and its Role in Adhesion”, Abstracts of the 2002 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, New Orleans, LA, March 17-22, 2002.

C. M. Mahoney, J. A. Gardella, Jr., and J. F. Elman, “Determination of In-Depth Profiles Using Deconvolution of Angle Dependent XPS: Model Systems and Copolymer Surface Compositions”, Abstracts of the 2002 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, New Orleans, LA, March 17-22, 2002.

Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Eleanor S. Coffey, and David C. Manns “ Community Based Environmental Analytical Chemistry in Western New York Neighborhoods”, UB Environment and Society Institute Earth Day Symposium, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY April 19, 2002.

J. W. Lee, E. D. Jeong and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Simultaneous Analysis of Drug Release Profiles and Polymer Degradation Kinetics at the Induction Phase of Bulk Erosion of Drug/Biodegradable Polymer Matrices”, Abstracts of the 89 th Spring Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, Korean Military Academy, Seoul, S. Korea, April 20-22, 2002.

J. W. Lee, E. D. Jeong and J. A. Gardella, Jr., “Quantitative Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry of Polymer Degradation Products Using Integration of Multiple Ions, at the Induction Phase of Bulk Erosion of Drug/Biodegradable Polymer Matrices”, Abstracts of the 89 th Spring Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, Korean Military Academy, Seoul, S. Korea, April 20-22, 2002.

Lu Chen, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Surface Analysis of Novel Polydimethylsiloxane-containing Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”, Abstracts of the American Vacuum Society 49th International Symposium, Denver, CO, November 4-8, 2002.

Rosamil Rey-Santos and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Surface Analysis of Poly (dimethylsiloxane) using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry”, Abstracts of the American Vacuum Society 49th International Symposium, Denver, CO, November 4-8, 2002.

Richard W. Nowak, Christine M. Mahoney and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Method to Quantify the Comparison of Predicted vs.Experimental Isotopic Clusters in Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry for High Mass Peak Identification” Abstracts of the American Vacuum Society 49th International Symposium, Denver, CO, November 4-8, 2002.

C. M. Mahoney and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Determination of oligomeric chain length distributions at surfaces using ToF-SIMS: segregation effects and polymer properties”, Abstracts of the 14 th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, San Diego, California, September 14-19, 2003.

J.-W. Lee and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Simultaneous determination of drug surface concentration and polymer degradation kinetics in biodegradable polymer/drug membranes: a model drug delivery system”, Abstracts of the 14 th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, San Diego, California, September 14-19, 2003.

Daniel J. Hook, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Analysis of Commercial Hydrogel Co-polymer Systems by Cold Probe ToF-SIMS and XPS", Biointerfaces 2003, Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation, Inc., Savannah, GA, October 22-24, 2003.

Lu Chen, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. Study of Water-Induced Reorganization of Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers Containing Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and Polydimethylsiloxane by Angle-dependent X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Abstracts of the 50 th International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society, Baltimore, MD, November 2-7, 2003.

Rosamil Rey-Santos and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry of Ordered Polymeric Monolayers: Effect on Tertiary Structures, Abstracts of the 50th International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society, Baltimore, MD, November 2-7, 2003.

Jinxiang Yu and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr.. Phase Separation at the Surface of PLLA/P104 Blends, Abstracts of the 50 th International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society, Baltimore, MD, November 2-7, 2003.

Lu Chen, Paul L. Valint, Jr. and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. "A Study of Water-Induced Reorganization of Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers Containing Polydimethylsiloxane and Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) by Angle Dependent XPS”, 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004.

Christine Brinkhus, Elizabeth Blake, Alison K. Howe and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. "Public Participation in the Communities of Bellevue and Dick Urban, Erie County, New York as Part of a Comparative Prevalence Study of Autoimmune and Respiratory Diseases", 2004 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 16, 2004.

Guarav Sinha, Gunwha Oh, David C. Manns, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. and Steven Cosme, "Role of GIS in Sampling and Detection of Surface Soil Contaminants in the Lewiston Porter Schools" 2004 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 16, 2004.

Steven Cosme, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., David C. Manns, Tammy M. Milillo, Gaurav Sinha, Gunwha Oh and Ann Roberts "Community Evaluation of Surface Soil Contaminants in the Lewiston Porter Schools using Public Participation and GIS Methods" 2004 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 16, 2004.

Alison K. Howe, Carlos J. Crespo, Richard P. Donahue, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, Christine Brinkhus, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. and Roger L. Priore "Data Analysis of Disease Rates in Two Communities in Cheektowaga, NY", 2004 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 16, 2004.

Tammy M. Milillo, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr.,Gunwha Oh and Guarav Sinha "The Use of Kriging in the Determination of Arsenic Concentrations in Hickory Woods" 2004 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 16, 2004.

Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Steven Cosme, Gaurav Sinha, Gunwha Oh, David C. Manns, Tammy M. Milillo and Ann Roberts, “GIS Analysis of Sampling and Detection of Surface Soil Contaminants in the Lewiston Porter Schools”, Abstracts of the Third Annual Conference on Public Participation Geographic Information Science, co-sponsored by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), Rural Geospatial Solutions (RGIS) and endorsed by the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, July 17-20, 2004.

Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Steven Cosme, Gaurav Sinha, Gunwha Oh, David C. Manns, Tammy M. Milillo and Ann Roberts, “Community Evaluation of Surface Soil Contaminants in the Lewiston Porter Schools using Public Participation and GIS Methods”, Abstracts of the Third Annual Conference on Public Participation Geographic Information Science, co-sponsored by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), Rural Geospatial Solutions (RGIS) and endorsed by the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, July 17-20, 2004.

Jinxiang Yu, Christine Mahoney and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr.. Surface Segregation of Pluronic® P104 in Poly(L-lactic acid) Characterized by XPS and ToF-SIMS , Abstracts of the 51st International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society, Baltimore, MD, November 15-19, 2004.

Lu Chen, Daniel J. Hook and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr.. ToF-SIMS Quantitation of PDMS at the Surface of a Dehydrated Commercial Hydrogel Material , Abstracts of the 51st International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society, Baltimore, MD, November 15-19, 2004.

Tammy M. Milillo, Eleanor Coffey, Gaurav Sinha, Gunwha Oh and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. " Geostatistical Interpolation Methods for Interpreting Contamination Mapping in Hickory Woods", Abstracts of the 2005 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 8, 2005.

David D. Wells, Gunwha Oh and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., Soil Analysis and Geographic Information Analysis for the Seneca Babock Neighborhood, Buffalo, NY 14210, Abstracts of the 2005 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 8, 2005.

Jackie James, Andrew Hallnan, David D. Wells, Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Implementation of a Community Based Air Pollution Study in Tonawanda, N.Y.”, Abstracts of the 2005 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY, April 8, 2005.

Jin Zhao, Christine Mahoney, Sinhye Jung, Changsik Ha and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Surface chemistry of polyimides: siloxane and fluorocarbon copolymers”, Abstracts of the Symposium on Polyimide Chemistry, The 95th National Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea, April 22, 2005.

Won Ki Lee, Euh Duck Jeong, Sungil Moon, Jinn-Kook Lee, Chang-Sik Ha and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Stereocomplex-induced surface structure of enantiomeric polylactide blends”, Abstracts of the 95th National Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea, April 22, 2005.

Rosamil Rey-Santos, Alan M. Piwowar*, Richard M. Nowak and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “SIMS Studies of Polymeric Tertiary Structure in Monolayers: Polysiloxane Helical Coil Structures”, Abstracts of the 18th Annual SIMS Workshop, sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Hilton Head, South Carolina, May 2-5, 2005.

Daniel J. Hook, Paul L. Valint, Jr., Lu Chen and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Quantitative and High Mass ToF-SIMS Studies of Siloxane Segregation in Hydrogel Polymers Using Cryogenic Sample Handling Techniques", Abstracts of the 15th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Manchester, England, September 11-16, 2005.

Rosamil Rey-Santos, Alan Piwowar, Leiddy Zoé Alvarado and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr."SIMS Studies of Polymeric Tertiary Structures in Monolayers: Polysiloxane Helical Coil Structures", Abstracts of the 15th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Manchester, England, September 11-16, 2005.

Christine M. Mahoney, Jinxiang Yu, Albert Fahey and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., "SIMS Depth Profiling of Polymer Blends with Protein Based Drugs", Abstracts of the 15th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Manchester, England, September 11-16, 2005.

Tammy M. Milillo and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Spatial Statistics and Interpolation Methods for TOF SIMS Imaging", Abstracts of the 15th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Manchester, England, September 11-16, 2005.

Gunwha Oh, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. and Elizabeth Kaszubski "The GIS mapping Comparison of NYS regulated Wetlands to the National Wetland Inventory", Abstracts of the 2006 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Student Union, Amherst, NY, April 21, 2006.

Tammy M. Milillo, Joseph A. Gardella Jr. and Christopher M. Case, "Soil Contaminant Concentrations and Property Resale Values Evaluated in Conjunction with Multi-Variate Statistical Analysis Techniques", Abstracts of the 2006 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Student Union, Amherst, NY, April 2, 2006.

Hye Kyoung Moon, Alan Piwowar and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “The Determination of the Tertiary Structure of Polysiloxane Monolayers by Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry”, University at Buffalo Sigma Xi Poster Session, April 25, 2006.

Sarah A. Burns, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. Jerry Behar and Bahattin Koc, “New approach to the synthesis of multilayered biodegradable polymers and applications in controlled drug delivery”, Preprints of the Polymer Materials Science and Engineering Division, 232nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September, 2007.

Jennifer A. Appawu, Jinxiang Yu, Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., G. Wei, and Libuse A. Bobek, “Characterization of a Drug Delivery System for the Antifungal Peptide MUC7 12-MER Using Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(XPS)”, Preprints of the Polymer Materials Science and Engineering Division, 232nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September, 2007.

Tammy M. Milillo, Eleanor Coffey and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. “Comprehensive Soil Analysis of Hickory Woods, Buffalo NY as Related to Heavy Metal Contamination, Combined Effects, and Property Resale Values”,  Abstracts of the 2007 UB Environment and Society Institute Annual Colloquium, UB Student Union, Amherst, NY, April 20, 2007.

Sarah A. Burns and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Determining the Surface Release Kinetics of KGF Protein from a Biodegradable Polymer Film”, Seattle WA, October 16, 2007.

Sarah A. Burns, Jennifer Appawu, Joseph A. Gardella Jr., “Quantitative ToF-SIMS studies of protein drug release from hydrogel and biodegradable polymer drug delivery membranes”, Abstracts of the Sixteenth International Symposium on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS XVI), Kanazawa, Japan, October 29-November 2, 2007.

Tammy M. Milillo and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Spatial statistics and image fusion for resolution enhancement of molecular ion images from lithographically modified fluoropolymers”, Abstracts of the Sixteenth International Symposium on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS XVI), Kanazawa, Japan, October 29-November 2, 2007.

David D. Wells and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., “Comparison of ToF-SIMS and X-ray microscopy methods for imaging polymer surface chemistry”, Abstracts of the Sixteenth International Symposium on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS XVI), Kanazawa, Japan, October 29-November 2, 2007.

Robyn M. Goacher, Hong Luo and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. "ToF-SIMS Depth Profiling of Inorganic Materials: Cluster vs. Monatomic Primary Ions", 30th Annual Symposium on Applied Surface Analysis, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, June 11-13, 2008.

Tammy M. Milillo and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Spatial Analysis of Time of Flight – Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometric Images by Ordinary Kriging and Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation Techniques", 30th Annual Symposium on Applied Surface Analysis, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, June 11-13, 2008.

Sarah A. Burns and Joseph A. Gardella Jr., "Spatial Distribution Analysis of a Selenium Based Anti-Cancer Drug in Tumor Tissue Samples by ToF-SIMS", Abstracts of the 55th Annual Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), Boston, MA, October 20-24, 2008.

Jennifer Appawu and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Characterization of KGF Release Rates and Epithelial Cell Growth on KGF-HEMA Hydrogel Membranes", Abstracts of the 55th Annual Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), Boston, MA, October 20-24, 2008.

David D. Wells and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., "Surface Domain Analysis of a Blended Polymer System Using ToF-SIMS", Abstracts of the 55th Annual Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), Boston, MA, October 20-24, 2008.

Robyn M. Goacher, Hong Luo and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr. "Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Study of Manganese Diffusion in Annealed MnAs/GaAs Layered Structures", Abstracts of the 55th Annual Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), Boston, MA, October 20-24, 2008.

Hye Kyoung Moon and Joseph A. Gardella, Jr."Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometric (ToF-SIMS) Analysis for the Study of the Tertiary Structure of Polysiloxanes in Monolayer Film, Blends and Copolymers", Abstracts of the 55th Annual Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), Boston, MA, October 20-24, 2008.

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Invited Talks (1997-2009, 163 from 1981-1997)

“Polymer Surface Chemistry Induced by Environmental and Biological Milieus - Degradation vs. Reversible Reorganization", Fourth International Conference on Frontiers of Polymer and Materials Research, Cairo, Egypt, January 4-9, 1997.

“Molecular and Polymer Surface Analysis: Case Studies of Biological and Environmental Exposures to Surfaces", Symposium on Industrial Applications of Molecular Surface Analysis, Pittcon 97, Atlanta, GA, March 19, 1997.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry: How Characterization Drives Synthesis and Structure Property Development", Abstracts of the 44 th Annual Meeting of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), San Jose, CA, October 20-24, 1997.

“Surface Chemistry of Materials in the Environment: Detection, Design and Fundamental Mechanisms of Biological Interactions" Environmental Engineering and Sciences Seminar, Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, SUNY Buffalo, November 7, 1997.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry in Biological and Environmental Applications", Department of Chemistry, Renssalear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, December 4, 1997.

“Integrating Research, Teaching and Service in a Modern Public Research University: Foundations and Lessons from Oakland University and Paint Creek to the University at Buffalo and the Buffalo River", Distinguished Chemistry Alumni Address, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, March 12, 1998.

“Surface Chemistry of Non-fouling Minimally Adhesive Polymers", Office of Naval Research Non-Toxic, Fouling Release Coatings Review, Carderock Naval Station, Cabin John, MD, September 10, 1998.

“Industrial Policy Since Love Canal: Seneca Babcock, Buffalo NY Good Neighbor Committee", a presentation in a panel discussion, 20 Years Since Love Canal, Environment and Society Institute Conference, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, October 9, 1998.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymer Materials and Tissue Engineering: Synthesis and Design for Molecular Biological Control of Wound Healing", Hughes Foundation Lecture, Department of Chemistry, Canisius College, October 29, 1998.

“Advances in Techniques for Surface Analysis of Polymers", Institute for Materials Science (SUNY New Paltz) Fifth Biennial North American Research Conference on the Science and Technology of Organic Coatings, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, November 9, 1998.

“Molecular Biology at Polymer Surfaces for Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering" Radford University Department of Chemistry, Radford, VA, December 4, 1998.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications to Biological and Environmental Exposures", Departments of Chemistry and Physics, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, December 10, 1998.

“Changing Social Practice: Reconnecting Scholarship and Community Action", Thematic Plenary Lecture, Sociology Graduate Student Association Annual Graduate Student Symposium, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, March 19, 1999.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., J.-X. Chen, J. W. Lee, D. E. Carney, and Wesley Hicks, Jr." Surface Chemistry of Biomaterials: Design of Polymer Surface Properties for Tissue Engineering and Wound Healing Applications" Fifth International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials, ICFPAM-5, Poznan, Poland, June 21-25, 2000.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., A. M. Hawkridge, W. K. Lee, M. Toselli, I. Losito and C. M. Mahoney, “Surface Chemistry of Non-Fouling (Minimally Adhesive) Coating Polymeric Materials", 1999 Office of Naval Research Biofouling & Hull Coatings Review, Arlington, VA August 2-3, 1999.

J. A. Gardella, Jr., T. D. Wood, A. M. Hawkridge, J.X. Chen, J.-W. Lee, W. K. Lee, M. Toselli, D. M. Ammon, Jr., W. Y. Yan and G. L. Grobe, III, “Quantitative Surface Analysis of Polymeric Biomaterials: State of the Art in XPS, SIMS and MALDI-ToF-MS, Ninth Symposium on Surfaces in Biomaterials, Scottsdale, AZ, September 1-4, 2000.

“Surface Structure, Composition and Reactivity of Polymeric Materials: Applications to Tissue Engineering and Environmental Milieux", Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, October 7, 1999.

“Surface Structure, Composition and Reactivity of Polymeric Materials:Applications to Tissue Engineering and Environmental Milieux", Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, October 8, 1999.

"Polymer Surface Structure and Reactivity for Environmental and Biomaterial Applications", Institute for Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, October 22, 1999.

“Creating and Using an Adaptable Case: Dioxin Analysis and Chemistry for Freshman through Graduate Students" Teaching Tales at the CAS, Teaching and Learning Explorations Series, CAS, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY November 10, 1999.

“Surface and Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals and Public Service Learning", Department of Geography, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY November 19, 1999.

“Community Access to Environmental Chemical Analysis in Buffalo: Public Service and Community Linked Interdisciplinary Research", UB Environmental Law Colloquium, SUNY Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, NY, March 27, 2000.

"Surface Chemistry of Non Fouling Minimally Adhesive Polymers", Office of Naval Research Annual Program Review on Non Toxic, Fouling Release Polymers, Alexandria VA, August 17, 2000.

" Surface Modification of Low Surface Energy Polymers", Workshop on Polymer Surface Modification, Surfaces in Biomaterials 2000, Scottsdale, AZ, August, 2000.

"Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Case Studies for Instrumental Analysis" University of Arizona Department of Chemistry Chemical Education Seminar Series, Tucson, AZ, September 1, 2000.

"The Surface Science of Polymers under Environmental and Biological Challenge", University of Arizona Department of Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Seminar Series, Tucson, AZ, September 1, 2000.

"Time of Flight SIMS and MALDI Studies of the Surface Chemistry of Polysiloxanes and Biodegradable Polyesters: Quantitation" Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) 2000, Nashville, TN, September 28, 2000.

" Data Intensive Cases from Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Case Studies for Instrumental Analysis", First Annual Conference on Case Study Teaching in Science National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, Buffalo, NY, October 7, 2000.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymers: From the Environment to Tissue Engineering and Integrating Public Service and Environmental Education in Buffalo NY: Not Love Canal”, Wells College Joint Social Science and Science Colloquium, Wells College, Aurora, NY, October 13, 2000.

" Not Love Canal: Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis" University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences Lecture Series, Buffalo, NY, October 16, 2000.

" Not Love Canal: Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis" UB Environmental Law Colloquium, SUNY Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, NY, November 30, 2000.

"Surface Chemistry of Polymers: Structure and Reactivity for Microelectronic, Environmental and Biological Applications", Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CA, November 16, 2000.

"Needs for Polymer Surface Analysis and Synchrotron Radiation at the Canadian Light Source (CLS)", University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, November 17, 2000.

"Environmental Analytical Chemistry in our Region: Community Based Research", Western New York Science Forum, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, January 10, 2001.

"Community based environmental chemical analysis: Public service learning and case studies for instrumental analysis", Symposium on Teaching Analytical Chemistry in the 21 st Century, Joint between Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Education Divisions, Abstracts of the 221 st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA, April 3, 2001.

"Not Love Canal: Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis" April Meeting of the Erie Niagara Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Inc., Buffalo, NY, April 11, 2001.

" Not Love Canal: Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis", Earth Day Environmental Sciences Colloquium, Environment and Society Institute, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, April 20, 2001.

“Integrating Environmental Research and Teaching with Regional Public Service in Environmental Chemical Analysis”, 19 th Annual Chemistry Graduate Student Symposium, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, May 16, 2001.  

“Surface Chemistry of Non-Fouling Minimally Adhesive Polymers”, Office of Naval Research Annual Contractors Meeting, Baltimore, MD, August 20-22, 2001.

“ Not Love Canal: Is Environmental Justice a Social Justice Issue? Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis”, Social Justice Committee, St. Joseph’s University Parish, Buffalo, NY, January 9, 2002.

“Environmental Chemical Analysis and Public Service Learning: Brownfields and Residents in Western New York” , Departments of Chemistry and Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, February 28, 2002.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymers: Structure and Reactivity for Microelectronic, Environmental and Biological Applications”, Department of Chemistry, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, February 28, 2002.

“ Not Love Canal: Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Linking Public Service Learning and Environmental Issues in the Western New York Region”, Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, March 8, 2002.

“Bioengineered Basement Membrane”, with W. L. Hicks, Jr., R. A. Hard, F. V. Bright, Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY May 8, 2002.

“ Not Love Canal : Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis”, Science Exploration Day, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY May 15, 2002.

“The Surface Structure and Reorganization of Siloxane and Fluorocarbon based Polymers: Effects of Polymer Properties on Surface Properties”, 11 th International Congress on Marine Corrosion and Fouling, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, July 21-25, 2002.

“Following on from the Myth: The Twelve Labors of Hercules ", Symposium in Honor of David M. Hercules, Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, August 9-11, 2002.

“The Surface Chemistry of Polymers Under Environmental and Biological Challenge and Not Love Canal: Lessons from Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis”, Department of Chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, October 24-25, 2002.

“Citizen Participation in Environmental Affairs: What Haven’t We Learned Since Love Canal?”, UB Alumni Association Senior Alumni Luncheon, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, November 7, 2002.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymers under Biological and Environmental Challenges: Surface Dynamics and Reactivity Studied by XPS and ToF-SIMS”, Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Pedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 8, 2003.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Environmental Applications, and Not Love Canal: Lessons in Public Service Environmental Chemical Analysis from Paint Creek to Buffalo”, Department of Chemistry, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, February 14, 2003.

Ernest A. Lynton Award Address, American Association of Higher Education, Washington, DC, March 14-15, 2003.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymers under Biological and Environmental Challenges:: Surface Dynamics and Reactivity Studied by XPS and ToF-SIMS” , Department of Chemistry and Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, March 24, 2003.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Environmental Applications and Not Love Canal: Lessons in Public Service Environmental Chemical Analysis from Paint Creek to Buffalo”, Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, March 28, 2003.

“Chemical Analysis: A Centerpiece of Tissue Engineering and Environmental Policy Making. Undergraduate Research Translates Into Action”, Keynote Address, 2003 Spring Scientific Symposium, Canisius College, April 29, 2003.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Environmental Applications”, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, May 1, 2003.

“Lewiston Porter Environmental Studies: A Local Environment and Society Institute Project”, Current Issues and Local Resources for Health Protection, 3rd Annual Environmental Health Workshop, College of Nursing, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, May 6, 2003.

“Tissue Engineering with a Resorbable Laminated Repair Membrane (RLRM)”, National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, Bethesda, MD, NIH Reverse Site Visit; June 6, 2003.

“Citizen Participation in Environmental Affairs”, UB Alumni Association, 50 Year Alumni Reunion, Center for Tomorrow, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, June 20, 2003.

“ Not Love Canal: Citizen Participation in Environmental Affairs”, UB This Summer: University and The World, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY June 23, 2003.

“How did I get here?” University at Buffalo Orientation Presentation, July 31, 2003.

“Not Love Canal: Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Case Studies for Teaching Instrumental Analysis and Research In Community Based Environmental Studies”, Merck Foundation Lecture, Departments of Chemistry, Biology and Geology, College of Natural Sciences, State University of New York College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, October 23, 2003.

“Not Love Canal: Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Geographic Information Analysis”, Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Seminar, Department of Geography, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, November 14, 2003.

“Analytical Spectroscopy of Surfaces and Interfaces for Environmental Applications and Tissue Engineering: Bright Ideas for Research, Teaching and Public Service”, New York SAS Gold Medal Award, Honoring Frank V. Bright. Eastern Analytical Symposium, Somerset, NJ, November 19, 2003.

“Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Case Studies for Instrumental Analysis”, 2004 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON 2004), Symposium on Advances in Pedagogy and Content for Teaching Chemical Analysis, Chicago, IL, March 7-10, 2004.

“ Not Love Canal: Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Case Studies for Teaching Instrumental Analysis and Research In Community Based Environmental Studies”, Department of Chemistry, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, April 21, 2004.

“Local Community Based Environmental Activism and the Role of University in Public Participation”, Panel Discussion at "Justice and the Environment: The Legacy and the Challenge of the Inter-faith Response to Love Canal: 25th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier" Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, May 1, 2004.

“The Three Sisters: Community Relations, Government Affairs and PR/Communications” with Ryan McPherson and Ellen Goldbaum, 2004 Educational Conference, SUNY Council on University Affairs and Development, Niagara Falls, NY, June 10, 2004.

“Public Participation in Environmental Decisions in the Buffalo-Niagara Region: An Overview” Workshop on Public Participation in the Buffalo Niagara Region, Cosponsored by the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy and the Environment and Society Institute, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, June 21, 2005.

“ Not Love Canal: Citizen Participation in Environmental Affairs”, UB This Summer: University and The World, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY June 22, 2004.

“A Review of Statistics on Women in Science and Engineering at UB and Mentorship”, Advancing Women in the Sciences and Engineering at UB: Promotion, Tenure and Beyond, Center for Tomorrow, University at Buffalo, SUNY, September 17, 2004 .

“Environmental Justice in Seneca Babcock and at E. Ferry, Buffalo NY” New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Justice Training, Region 9 DEC Headquarters, Buffalo, NY, Sept 29, 2004.

“ Professional Science Masters: Solutions for the Knowledge Economy”, The Professional Science Masters (PSM) Solution Keck Center of the National Academies Washington, DC, September 30, 2004.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Environmental and Biomedical Applications” Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, October 1, 2004.

“Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Not Love Canal”, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, October 1, 2004.

“ Resorbable Laminated Repair Membrane for Accelerated and Sustained Wound Repair” Monthly Meeting of the Buffalo Medical Union, Buffalo, NY October 28, 2004.

“Surface Chemistry of Polymers for Minimal Fouling Marine Coatings”, Symposium on Surface Modification for Coating and Dispersion Technology, 32 nd Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Rochester, NY, November 1, 2004.

“Time of Flight SIMS and MALDI Studies of the Surface Chemistry of PolySiloxanes and Biodegradable Polyesters: Quantitation” American Society for Mass Spectrometry Fall Workshop on Polymer Mass Spectrometry, in conjunction with the Polymers Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Baltimore, MD, December 10, 2004.

“ Polymer surface chemistry for tissue engineering: combined wound healing and drug delivery” Symposium on Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces, Division of Polymer Chemistry, 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery” Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea, April 20, 2005.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery” Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Republic of Korea, April 21, 2005.

“Surface chemistry of polyimides: siloxane and fluorocarbon copolymers”, Abstracts of the Symposium on Polyimide Chemistry, The 95 th National Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea, April 22, 2005.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery” Department of Chemical Engineering, Sungkuunkwan University, Suwan, Republic of Korea, April 25, 2005.

Not Love Canal: Community Based Environmental Chemical Analysis: Public Service Learning and Research on Community Based Environmental Studies, Regional Sustainability Conference, Daemen College Center for Sustainable Communities, Amherst, NY, October 1, 2005.

Mass Spectrometry of Polymer Surfaces Designed for Drug Delivery & Tissue Engineering, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, November 28, 2005.

Environmental Chemistry in our Community: The Role of Students and Community Cooperation, 2006 UB Science Exploration Day, Buffalo, NY, March 15, 2006.

Mentoring for Science, Engineering and Mathematics Workforce Development and Lifelong Productivity: The K-Grey Continuum. 2006 National Science Foundation Human Resources Division Joint Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, March 16-17, 2006

Design and characterization of polymer surface chemistry for tissue engineering
and drug delivery, Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, March 23, 2006.

Environmental Chemistry in our Community: The Role of Students and Community Cooperation, St. Joseph University Church Campus Ministry Graduate Student Dinner, April 9,2006.

Polymer Surfaces for Tissue Engineering, Department of Chemistry, SUNY College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY, April 17, 2006.

Analytical and Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Wound Healing, Department of Chemistry, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, May 11, 2006.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery”, Korea Institute for Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Korea, June 23, 2006.

“Polymer surface chemistry for microelectronics, tissue engineering and environmental applications”, Ulsan Industry Promotion Techno Park, held at the University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Korea, June 28, 2006.

“Surface chemistry and analysis of spintronics materials and tissue engineering materials”, Surface Science Western, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, CA., August 31, 2006.

“Linking research in analytical environmental chemistry to public service-learning in the urban environment, Curriculum development and student accomplishments in Western New York”, Special Annual Chemical Education Lecture, Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA., September 29, 2006.

“Environmental Justice Issues in WNY”, Riverside Salem United Church of Christ, Panel Discussion on Faith and Environmental Concern, Grand Island, NY., December 10, 2006.

“One job, many missions: integrating basic research in analytical and surface chemistry with the medical clinic, K-12 education, environmental public service and teaching”, UB College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Reception, Buffalo, NY, February 26, 2007.

“Environmental chemical analysis and public participation in Western New York”, University at Buffalo Emeritus Center, South Campus, Buffalo, NY, March 13, 2007.

“Environmental chemical analysis and public participation in Western New York”, WNY Science Exploration Day, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, March 14, 2007.

“One job, many missions: integrating basic research in analytical and surface chemistry with the medical clinic, K-12 education, environmental public service and teaching”, UB Honors Orientation, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, July 9, 2007.

“Service Learning and Mentoring in K-12 Education and Outreach”, Western New York Service Learning Coalition Workshop, Daemen College, Amherst, NY, August 17, 2007.

“New Developments in ToFSIMS of polymers and spintronics”, Department of Materials Science, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea, October 26, 2007.

“ToF SIMS studies of surface structure and reactivity of polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications”, Keynote talk, Sixteenth International Symposium on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, (SIMS XVI), Kanazawa, Japan, October 29, 2007.

“Surface chemistry of novel materials for tissue engineering and spintronic quantum structures: innovations in analysis of surfaces with electron, vibrational and mass spectrometry”, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada, January 17, 2008.

“Integrating interdisciplinary approaches and K-12 outreach into undergraduate research”, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, July 30, 2008.

“Thirty Years from Love Canal: Environmental Justice in WNY Geographic Information Analysis”, Environmental Committee, Erie County (NY) Bar Association, October 22, 2008.

“New developments in ToFSIMS of polymers for biomedical applications and electronic materials for spintronic applications”, Plenary Opening Lecture, 4th Chinese Symposium on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Beijing, China, October 27, 2008.

“Tissue engineering and environmental chemistry: challenges for analytical chemists in research, teaching and community service”, Behrend College, Penn State University, Erie, PA, February 11, 2009.

“Polymer Surface Chemistry and Tissue Engineering: Aspects of Bioadhesion in Wound Healing”, 2009 Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Savannah, GA, February 16, 2009.

“Thirty Years from Love Canal: Service Learning in Environmental Analytical Chemistry: From Undergraduates to Ph.D students”, Pittcon, 2009, Chicago, IL, March 8, 2009.

“Environmental chemical analysis and public participation in Western New York”, Science Exploration Day, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Amherst, NY, March 11, 2009.

“Service Learning environmental science for environmental justice in urban environments: lessons from geographic information analysis of brownfields and Superfund sites in Western New York”, City University of New York, LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY, March 27, 2009.

“Tissue engineering and environmental chemistry: challenges for analytical chemists in research, teaching and community service”, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, April 2, 2009.

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