Overview
Dr. Vallero conducts research focused on transport and transformation of organic compounds in environmental media, especially soil and the troposphere. He also leads the Pratt School's "Ethics across the Curriculum," which addresses ethics from introduction of academic integrity to first-year undergraduate students and throughout the students' academic and research experiences at Duke. He co-facilitates the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training for all Duke Ph.D. students actually or potentially engaged in research, and conducts research and develops teaching approaches related to macroethics of emerging technologies.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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2015 - Present
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Recent Publications
A compartment model to predict in vitro finite dose absorption of chemicals by human skin.
Journal Article Chemosphere · February 2024 Dermal uptake is an important and complex exposure route for a wide range of chemicals. Dermal exposure can occur due to occupational settings, pharmaceutical applications, environmental contamination, or consumer product use. The large range of both chemi ... Full text CiteGlobal warming: Governance and justice
Chapter · January 1, 2024 The manner in determining the severity of environmental problems is value-laden. The public need for action is tied to both objective, scientific facts, and the effectiveness of communicating those facts. The extent to which climate change is perceived to ... Full text CiteAn engineer's assessment on adapting to global warming and climate change
Chapter · January 1, 2024 Engineers’ major strength is applying scientific knowledge to identify problems and optimize solutions to their client's needs. The engineer's principal client is the public. The most pressing of society's challenges are protecting public health and the en ... Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Duke University ·
2000
Ph.D.
University of Kansas ·
1996
M.S.
Southern Illinois University ·
1974
B.A.