Daniel Vallero | Scholars@Duke

Daniel Vallero
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 2015

Contact Information

121 Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90287, Durham, NC 27708-0287
daniel.vallero@duke.edu (919) 660-5200

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Duke University 2000
Duke Appointment History
- Adjunct Professor in the Pratt School of Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University 2012 - 2015
- Adjunct Professor in Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 2000 - 2012
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Vallero, DA, and Letcher, TM. Unraveling Environmental Disasters. Elsevier Academic Press, December 31, 2012. Link to Item
  - Vallero, D. Biomedical Ethics for Engineers. Academic Press, April 1, 2011.
  - Letcher, TM, and Vallero, DA. Waste. Elsevier Academic Press, February 8, 2011.
  - Letcher, TM, and Vallero, DA. Waste. Elsevier Academic Press, February 8, 2011.
  - Vallero, D. Environmental Contaminants. Academic Press, August 5, 2010.
  - Vallero, D. Environmental Biotechnology. Academic Press, June 7, 2010.
  - Vallero, D. Biomedical engineering desk reference. Academic Press, 2009.
  - Vallero, DA, and Brasier, C. Sustainable Design. John Wiley & Sons, April 25, 2008.
  - Vallero, D. Fundamentals of Air Pollution. Academic Press, October 1, 2007.
  - Vallero, DA, and Vesilind, PA. Socially responsible engineering. Wiley, September 11, 2006.
  - Vallero, DA. Paradigms lost [electronic resource]. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006.
  - Vallero, DA, and Peirce, JJ. Engineering The Risks of Hazardous Wastes. March 14, 2003. Full Text
- Academic Articles
  - Vallero, D, and Isukapalli, S. "Simulating real-world exposures during emergency events: studying effects of indoor and outdoor releases in the Urban Dispersion Program in upper Manhattan, NY." Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 24, no. 3 (May 2014): 279-289. Full Text
  - Vallero, D, and Isukapalli, S. "Simulating real-world exposures during emergency events: Studying effects of indoor and outdoor releases in the Urban Dispersion Program in upper Manhattan, NY." Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology 24, no. 3 (January 1, 2014): 279-289. Full Text
  - Mitchell, J, Arnot, JA, Jolliet, O, Georgopoulos, PG, Isukapalli, S, Dasgupta, S, Pandian, M, Wambaugh, J, Egeghy, P, Cohen Hubal, EA, and Vallero, DA. "Comparison of modeling approaches to prioritize chemicals based on estimates of exposure and exposure potential." The Science of the Total Environment 458-460 (August 2013): 555-567. Full Text
  - Wambaugh, JF, Setzer, RW, Reif, DM, Gangwal, S, Mitchell-Blackwood, J, Arnot, JA, Joliet, O, Frame, A, Rabinowitz, J, Knudsen, TB, Judson, RS, Egeghy, P, Vallero, D, and Cohen Hubal, EA. "High-throughput models for exposure-based chemical prioritization in the ExpoCast project." Environmental Science & Technology 47, no. 15 (August 2013): 8479-8488. Full Text
  - Isaacs, K, McCurdy, T, Glen, G, Nysewander, M, Errickson, A, Forbes, S, Graham, S, McCurdy, L, Smith, L, Tulve, N, and Vallero, D. "Statistical properties of longitudinal time-activity data for use in human exposure modeling." Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 23, no. 3 (May 2013): 328-336. Full Text
  - Vallero, D, Mitchell-Blackwood, J, Arnot, J, Jolliet, O, Egeghy, P, Georgopolous, P, Isukapalli, S, Wambaugh, J, and Cohen Hubal, E. "Comparison of models to prioritize chemicals based on exposure potential." Science of the Total Environment (2013). Full Text
  - Vallero, D, Wambaugh, J, Setzer, R, Mitchell-Blackwood, J, Gangwal, S, Arnot, J, Jolliet, O, Frame, A, Rabinowitz, J, Knudsen, T, Judson, R, Egeghy, P, and Cohen Hubal, E. "High Throughput Models for Exposure-Based Chemical Prioritization in the ExpoCast Project." Environmental Science and Technology (Washington) (2013). Full Text
  - Grulke, CM, Goldsmith, M-R, and Vallero, DA. "Toward a blended ontology: applying knowledge systems to compare therapeutic and toxicological nanoscale domains." J Biomed Biotechnol 2012 (2012): 308381-. Full Text Link to Item
  - Richmond-Bryant, J, Isukapalli, SS, and Vallero, DA. "Air pollutant retention within a complex of urban street canyons." Atmospheric Environment 45, no. 40 (January 1, 2011): 7612-7618. Full Text
  - Georgopoulos, PG, Sasso, AF, Isukapalli, SS, Lioy, PJ, Vallero, DA, Okino, M, and Reiter, L. "Reconstructing population exposures to environmental chemicals from biomarkers: challenges and opportunities." Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 19, no. 2 (February 2009): 149-171. Full Text
  - Vallero, DA, Kominsky, JR, Beard, ME, and Crankshaw, OS. "Efficiency of sampling and analysis of asbestos fibers on filter media: implications for exposure assessment." J Occup Environ Hyg 6, no. 1 (January 2009): 62-72. Full Text Link to Item
  - Rodes, CE, Pellizzari, ED, Dellarco, MJ, Erickson, MD, Vallero, DA, Reissman, DB, Lioy, PJ, Lippmann, M, Burke, TA, and Goldstein, BD. "ISEA2007 panel: integration of better exposure characterizations into disaster preparedness for responders and the public." Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 18, no. 6 (November 2008): 541-550. (Review) Full Text
  - Vallero, DA. "Beyond responsible conduct in research: New pedagogies to address macroethics of nanobiotechnologies (Accepted)." Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants (March 2008). (Academic Article)
  - Kimbrough, S, Vallero, D, Shores, R, Vette, A, Black, K, and Martinez, V. "Multi-criteria decision analysis for the selection of a near road ambient air monitoring site for the measurement of mobile source air toxics." Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 13, no. 8 (January 1, 2008): 505-515. Full Text
  - Lobscheid, AB, McKone, TE, and Vallero, DA. "Exploring relationships between outdoor air particulate-associated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and PM2.5: A case study of benzo(a)pyrene in California metropolitan regions." Atmospheric Environment 41, no. 27 (September 1, 2007): 5659-5672. Full Text
  - Laursen, T, Vallero, D, Lenoir, T, Clark, R, and Reichert, W. "The next stage of responsible conduct: Macroethics of Nanobiotechnology Research." International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices 2, no. 1 (2007): 14-15. (Academic Article)
  - Lioy, P, Vallero, D, Foley, G, Georgopoulos, P, Heiser, J, Watson, T, Reynolds, M, Daloia, J, Tong, S, and Isukapalli, S. "A personal exposure study employing scripted activities and paths in conjunction with atmospheric releases of perfluorocarbon tracers in Manhattan, New York." Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology 17 (2007): 409-425. (Academic Article)
  - Vallero, D, Laursen, T, Lenoir, T, Clark, R, and Reichert, W. "Beyond responsible conduct: Macroethics of Nanobiotechnology." International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices 2, no. 1 (2007): 15-. (Academic Article)
  - Vallero, DA, and Vesilind, PA. "Preventing disputes with empathy." Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice 132, no. 3 (July 1, 2006): 272-278. Full Text
  - Vallero, DA. "Factors in geotropospheric particle-gas transport of semivolatile organic compounds." Environmental Engineering Science 22, no. 1 (January 1, 2005): 109-125. Full Text
  - Vette, A, Seila, R, Swartz, E, Pleil, J, Webb, L, Landis, M, Huber, A, and Vallero, D. "Air pollution measurements in the vicinity of the World Trade Center." Em: Air and Waste Management Association'S Magazine for Environmental Managers , no. FEB. (February 1, 2004): 23-26.
  - Vallero, DA. "Teachable moments and the tyranny of the syllabus: September 11 case." Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice 129, no. 2 (April 1, 2003): 100-105. (Review) Full Text
  - Swartz, E, Stockburger, L, and Vallero, DA. "Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other semivolatile organic compounds collected in New York City in response to the events of 9/11." Environmental Science and Technology 37, no. 16 (2003): 3537-3546. (Academic Article) Full Text Link to Item
  - Lioy, PJ, Weisel, CP, Millette, JR, Eisenreich, S, Vallero, D, Offenberg, J, Buckley, B, Turpin, B, Zhong, M, Cohen, MD, Prophete, C, Yang, I, Stiles, R, Chee, G, Johnson, W, Porcja, R, Alimokhtari, S, Hale, RC, Weschler, C, and Chen, LC. "Characterization of the dust/smoke aerosol that settled east of the World Trade Center (WTC) in lower Manhattan after the collapse of the WTC 11 September 2001." Environmental Health Perspectives 110, no. 7 (July 2002): 703-714. Full Text
  - Swartz, E, Stockburger, L, and Vallero, D. "Monitoring toxic organic gases and particles near the world trade center after September 11, 2001." EPIDEMIOLOGY 13, no. 4 (July 2002): S121-S121. Link to Item
  - Vette, A, Landis, M, Swartz, E, Williams, R, LaPosta, D, Kantz, M, Filippelli, J, Webb, L, Ellestad, T, and Vallero, D. "Concentration and speciation of PM at ground zero and lower Manhattan following the collapse of the WTC." EPIDEMIOLOGY 13, no. 4 (July 2002): S121-S121. Link to Item
  - Weisel, CP, Lioy, PJ, Millette, J, Eisenreich, S, Vallero, D, Offenberg, J, Buckley, B, Turpin, B, Zhong, M, Cohen, MD, Prophete, C, Yang, I, Stiles, R, Chee, G, Johnson, W, Alimokhtari, S, Weschler, C, and Chen, LC. "Characterization of the dust/smoke aerosol that settled east of the World Trade Center (WTC) after it's collapse." EPIDEMIOLOGY 13, no. 4 (July 2002): S121-S121. Link to Item
  - Vallero, DA, and Peirce, JJ. "Transformation and transport of vinclozolin from soil to air." Journal of Environmental Engineering 128, no. 3 (March 1, 2002): 261-268. Full Text
  - Vallero, DA, Farnsworth, JL, and Peirce, JJ. "Degradation and migration of vinclozolin in sand and soil." Journal of Environmental Engineering 127, no. 10 (October 1, 2001): 952-958. Full Text
  - Walker, K, Vallero, DA, and Lewis, RG. "Factors influencing the distribution of lindane and other hexachlorocyclohexanes in the environment." Environmental Science and Technology 33, no. 24 (December 15, 1999): 4373-4378. (Review) Full Text
  - Sheldon, L, Berry, M, and Vallero, D. "Bioaccumulation of POPs in fish and estimation of human dietary exposure and dose." EPIDEMIOLOGY 10, no. 4 (July 1999): S169-S169. Link to Item
- Conference Papers
  - Gronewold, A, Reckhow, K, and Vallero, D. "Improving Human and Ecological Exposure Assessments: A Bayesian Network Modeling Approach." November 2008. Link to Item
  - McKone, TE, Arnot, J, Sohn, M, and Vallero, D. "Characterizing Source-to-Dose Relationships for Persistent Pollutants." November 2008. Link to Item
  - McKone, TE, Sohn, M, Maddalena, R, and Vallero, D. "Addressing Uncertainty and Variability in Ecological and Human Exposure Assessment: A Comparison." November 2008. Link to Item
  - Mckone, T, Riley, W, Maddalena, R, Rosenbaum, R, and Vallero, D. "Common Issues in Human and Ecosystem Exposure Assessment: The Significance of Partitioning, Kinetics, and Uptake at Biological Exchange Surfaces." : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), November 2006. Full Text
  - Reckhow, K, Diguilio, R, Babendreier, J, and Vallero, D. "Comparing the Utility of Multimedia Models for Human and Ecologic Exposure Analysis: Two Cases." : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), November 2006. Full Text
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- ECON 212: Engineering Systems Optimization and Economics 2017
- EGR 305: Engineering Systems Optimization and Economics 2017

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Education, Training, & Certifications

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Selected Publications

Books

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

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