Robert Klein
Lecturer
Biography
Research & Publications
Appointments
Biography
Rob Klein is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with over three decades of experience in the allied environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) fields. He received his M.S. in Occupational and Environmental Health from the City University of New York. Most of his professional career has been with R&D, educational, and healthcare facilities. Rob is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, and has published numerous applied EH&S studies. In addition to his role as a Lecturer at Yale OEMP, Rob is also the Principal of Coastal Safety, LLC, a consultancy focused on providing innovative and effective solutions to complex health and safety challenges.
Education & Training
- MSCity University of New York, Envi & Occ Health (1990)
- BASUNY Purchase, Envi Sciences (1983)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Best Paper Award of Year (for: Klein, King and Castagna 2014) | American Industrial Hygiene Association | 2015 |
| Schuster Award for Outstanding MS Thesis | City University of New York | 1990 |
| Honors Thesis | SUNY College at Purchase | 1983 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair | Reviewer | 2015 - Present |
| National Laboratory Ventilation Committee | UC Center for Laboratory Safety working committee on laboratory ventilation | 2013 - 2015 |
| National Fire Protection Association | Technical Committee 45 - Laboratories Using Chemicals | 2010 - 2014 |