Recent Publications:

E. Dallin, P. Wan, E. Krogh, C. Gill and R. M. Moore, New pH-dependent photosubstitution pathways of syringic acid in aqueous solution: relevance in environmental photochemistry, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology – A: Chemistry, 207, 2009, 297-305.

 

J. M. Etzkorn, N. G. Davey, A. J. Thompson, A. S. Creba, C. W. LeBlanc, C. D. Simpson, E. T. Krogh and C. G. Gill, The Use of Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MIMS-MS/MS) in Field Locations as an On-Line Quantitative Environmental Monitoring Technique for Trace Contaminants in Air and Water, The Journal of Chromatographic Science (invited contribution), 2009, 47, 57-66.

 

D. Janes, C. Durning, D. V. Pel, M. S. Lynch, C. G. Gill and E. T. Krogh, Modeling Analyte Permeation in Cylindrical Hollow Fiber Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry, Journal of Membrane Science, 2008, 325, 81-91. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2008.07.033

 

A. J. Thompson, J. M. Etzkorn, D. Van Pel, E. T. Krogh, D. M. Drakeford and C. G. Gill, Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MIMS-MS/MS) as a Real-Time Monitor for Biogenic Volatile Organic Compound (BVOC) Emissions from Plants, Canadian Journal of Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy, 2008, 53, 75-81.

 

Jason G. A. Devlin, John A. Amaral, Erik T. Krogh, and Chris G. Gill, A Membrane Introduction Flame Ionization/Electron Capture Detection (MIFID/ECD) System for the Rapid,Real-time Screening of Volatile Dis-infection By-products and Hydrocarbon Contaminants in Water, Microchemical Journal, 2008, 88, 74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.micro.2007.10.001

 

A.Skye Creba, Alexandra N.E. Weissfloch, Erik T. Krogh and Chris G. Gill, An Enzyme Derivatized Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Membrane for use in Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (MIMS), Journal of American Society of Mass Spectrometry, 2007, 18, 973-979. doi:10.1016/j.jasms.2007.02.005   

 

S. Earle and E. Krogh, Elevated fluoride levels in a sandstone and mudstone aquifer system, eastern Vancouver Island, Canada, Proceedings of the Sea to Sky Geotechnique 2006 - the 59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, International Association of Hydrogeologists, 2006, 1584-1591. http://www.x-cd.com/SeatoSkyOnline/S4/0240-247.pdf

 

A.J. Thompson, A.S. Creba, R.M. Ferguson, E.T. Krogh, C.G. Gill, A novel thermally assisted membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) interface for the rapid and sensitive on-line measurement of volatile and semi-volatile organic contaminants in air and water at parts per trillion level, Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 2006, 20, 2000-2008.

 

J. H. L. Nelson, E. T. Krogh, C. G. Gill and D. A. Friesen, Monitoring the Destruction of Aqueous Environmental Contaminants using Membrane-Introduction Mass Spectrometry (MIMS), J. Environ. Sci. and Health, Part A, 2004, 39, 2307-2317.

 

 

Conference Presentations:

Davey, N., Etzkorn, J., Park, J., Crampton, R., Fitzpatrick, C., Larson, T., Simpson, C., Yost, M., Krogh, E., Gill, C., Mobile On-line Air Quality Monitoring in the Seattle-Tacoma Airshed Using Portable Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry, June 2009, 64th Northwest Regional ACS conference, Tacoma, WA, Abstract#176.

Stechishin, O.D.M., Newhook, C.C., Gill, C.G., Krogh, E.T., Direct Monitoring of the Formation Kinetics of Volatile Dis-Infection By-Products in Complex Aqueous Samples Using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry, June 2009, 64th Northwest Regional ACS conference, Tacoma, WA, Abstract#136.

Newhook, C.C., Gill, C.G., Krogh, E.T., Following the Photochemical Formation of Benzene in Complex Aqueous Samples Using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry as a Direct Real-time Reaction Monitor, June 2009, 64th Northwest Regional ACS conference, Tacoma, WA, Abstract#58.

Davey, N., Etzkorn, J., Park, J., Crampton, R., Fitzpatrick, C., Larson, T., Simpson, C., Yost, M., Krogh, E., Gill, C., Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MIMS-MS/MS) as an Mobile On-Line Monitor to Map Air Toxics in the Metropolitan Seattle-Tacoma Airshed, June 2009, 57th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Philadelphia, PA.

N. Davey, S. Ghafouri, E. Krogh and C. Gill, Thermally Assisted Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (TAMIMS) Interfaces - Improvements for Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds in Environmental Samples, June 2008, 56th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Boulder CO, Abstract #1470.

R. Leung, C. LeBlanc, J. Etzkorn, N. Davey, A. Thompson, S. Ghafouri, E. Krogh and C. Gill, On-line environmental monitoring in the field using membrane introduction tandem mass spectrometry, 91st Canadian Chemistry Conference, Edmonton, AB, May 2008, Abstract #1396.

S. Ghafouri, N. Davey, E. Krogh, and C. Gill, Novel developments in the design and performance of a thermally assisted membrane interface for the on-line analysis of VOCs and SVOCs in the air and water samples, 91st Canadian Chemistry Conference, Edmonton, AB, May 2008, Abstract #1383.

Dallin, E., Wan, P., Gill, C, Krogh, E., Cielanga, N.and Stechishin, O.,  Chloromethane production from the photosubstitution of a model DOC compound in marine waters, 91st Canadian Chemistry Conference, Edmonton, AB, May 2008, Abstract #143.

Janes, D.W., Durning, C.J., van Pel, D.M., Lynch, M S., Krogh, E.T., and Gill, C.G. Modeling of hollow fiber membrane inlet mass spectrometry, 2007 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Salt Lake, Utah, USA  November 6, 2007, Abstract #236f.

J.H.L. Nelson, J.M. Etzkorn, M.C. Lamarche, D.A. Friesen, E.T. Krogh, C.G. Gill, Simultaneous On-Line Measurement of AOP Degradation Kinetics for Trace Gasoline Components in Aqueous Solutions and Natural Waters by MIMS-MS/MS, 55th American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference, Indianapolis (IN); June, 2007, Abstract#1342.

D.W. Janes, C.J. Durning, D.M. van Pel, M.S. Lynch, C.G. Gill and E.T. Krogh, Modeling Mass Transport in Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry to Measure Diffusion and Partition Coefficients in Capillary Hollow Fibres, 90th Canadian Chemistry Conference, Winnipeg (MB); May, 2007, Abstract#547.

O.D.M. Stechishin, C.G. Gill and E.T. Krogh, Disinfection By-Product Formation Rates from Model Compounds, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry, 90th Canadian Chemistry Conference, Winnipeg (MB); May, 2007, Abstract#1099.

A.S. Creba, A.J. Thompson, C.G. Gill and E.T. Krogh, Thermally Assisted Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry Using a Coaxially Heated Hollow Fibre Membrane Interface for the Analysis of Semi-Volatile Molecules, 90th Canadian Chemistry Conference, Winnipeg (MB); May, 2007, Abstract#981.

S. Denny, R. Gear, P. Lapcevic, V. Carmichael, M. Carver, S. Earle, B. Epps, A. Gilchrist, M. Journeay, E. Krogh, S. Talwar, The Use of Intrinsic Susceptibility Mapping and Potential Hazard Inventories as Tools for Water Resource Management o n Vancouver Island, Canadian Water Resource Association, Vancouver (BC), October, 2006.

A. J. Thompson, A. S. Creba, R. M. Ferguson, D. M. van Pel, M. S. Lynch, O. D. M. Stechishin, E. T. Krogh, C. G. Gill, Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry- Recent Advances and Applications, 33rd Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies, Miami (FL); September, 2006.

A. J. Thompson, A. S. Creba, R. M. Ferguson, Erik Krogh and Chris Gill, A Coaxially-Heated Hollow Fibre Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry Interface for Trace Volatile and Semivolatile Molecules in Air and Water, 33rd Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies, Miami (FL); September, 2006.

J. G. A. Devlin, John Amaral, Erik Krogh and Chris Gill, Membrane Introduction Flame Ionization and Electron Capture Detection (MIFID/MIECD) as a Real Time Monitor for Drinking Water Dis-Infection By-Products, 33rd Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies, Miami (FL); September, 2006.

Owen D. M. Stechishin, Lydia Rockwell, Robyn M. Ferguson, Chris G. Gill, Erik T. Krogh, Direct Reaction Monitoring of Dis-infection By-product Formation using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry, 54th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Seattle, USA; May, 2006, Abstract#3052.

Erik T. Krogh, Derek M. van Pel, Michael S. Lynch, Chris G. Gill, Chris J. Durning, Dustin Janes,  Measurement of Environmentally Relevant Partition and Diffusion Coefficients Using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry, 54th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Seattle (WA); May, 2006, Abstract#1022.

A. Skye Creba, Alexandra Weissfloch, Erik T. Krogh, Chris G. Gill, Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (MIMS) Analysis of Low Volatility and Hydrophilic Esters Using An Enzyme Derivatized PDMS Interface, 54th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Seattle (WA); May, 2006, Abstract#744.

Alexander J. Thompson, A. Skye Creba, Robyn M. Ferguson, Erik T. Krogh, Chris G. Gill, A Coaxially Heated Hollow Fibre Membrane Interface for Real-Time, Ultra-Trace Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry of Less Volatile Analyte Molecules, 54th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Seattle (WA); May, 2006, Abstract#359.

Alexander J. Thompson, Charles W. LeBlanc, Chris D. Simpson, Erik T. Krogh, Chris G. Gill Real-Time Measurement of Woodsmoke and Hydrocarbon Tracer Species in Urban Airshed Transects by Mobile Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry, 54th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry, Seattle (WA); May, 2006, Abstract#747.

A.S.Creba, R.M. Ferguson, A.J. Thompson, R.L. Dills, C.D. Simpson, E.T. Krogh, C.G. Gill, Recent Advances in Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MIMS-MS/MS) for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring, 53rd ASMS conference, San Antonio (TX), June, 2005.

A.S. Creba, R. Ferguson, M.S.Lynch, J.H.L Nelson, A.J. Thompson, D.F. Friesen, E.T. Krogh and C.G. Gill, Environmental Applications of Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (MIMS), 88th CSC conference, Saskatoon (SK), May, 2005.

M.S.Lynch, C.G. Gill and E.T. Krogh, Direct Estimates of Environmentally Relevant Partition Co-efficients Using Pervaporation Kinetics from Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (MIMS), 88th CSC conference, Saskatoon (SK), May, 2005.

Janet Nelson, Robyn Ferguson, Chris Gill, Erik Krogh, Investigating the Sensitized Photoreduction of Haloaliphatics using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry as an In-situ Real Time Monitor, Western Canada Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, University of Victoria, May, 2005.

Michael Lynch, Erik Krogh and Chris G. Gill, Using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (MIMS) Signals to Predict Octanol-Water Partition Coefficients, Western Canada Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, University of Victoria, May, 2005.

J.H.L. Nelson, D.A. Friesen, R. Ferguson, M. Lynch, C.G. Gill and E.T. Krogh,  Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry as a Real Time Monitor for Trace Level Aqueous Contaminants, 87th CSC conference, London (ON), June, 2004.

C.D. Simpson, J.H.L. Nelson, A.J. Thompson, E.T. Krogh and C.G. Gill, Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MIMS-MS/MS) as a Direct, Real-Time Monitor of Air Contaminants at Parts-Per-Trillion Levels, 87th CSC conference, London (ON), June, 2004.

J.H.L. Nelson,  A.J. Thompson, D.A. Friesen, E.T. Krogh, R.L. Dills, C.D. Simpson, C.G. Gill, Real-Time Monitoring of Urban Air for Wood-Smoke and Vehicle Emission Tracer Molecules by Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MIMS-MS/MS), 52nd American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference, Nashville (TN), May, 2004.

 

Patents:

E. T. Krogh and C. G. Gill, System for the online measurement of volatile and semi-volatile compounds and use thereof, U.S. Patent Application No. 11/864,572, filed September 28, 2007; U.S. Patent Publication No. US-2009-0084157-A1.

E. T. Krogh and C. G. Gill, Thermally assisted membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) interface and method of use thereof, 11/621,451, filed January 9, 2007; U.S. Patent Publication No. US-2007-0181799-A1.

 

Technical Reports:

Vancouver Island Lake Nutrient Study Data Report, C. Bob, E. Janusson and E. Krogh for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, January, 2010.

Vancouver Island Stream Enrichment-low level P determinations, C. Bob and E. Krogh for the BC Conservation Foundation, November, 2009.

Nutrient Levels in Segregated Forest Litter Samples from Clayquot Sound Forest District, K. Duncan, C. Gill, E. Krogh for International Forest Products, February, 2009.

Available Soil Nutrient Levels in Great Blue Heron Colonies on Vancouver Island, J. Nelson, C. Newhook, E.T. Krogh for Tamagawa Gakuen of Canada Society, February, 2008.

Nutrient Levels in Segregated Forest Litter Samples from Clayquot Sound Forest District, J. Nelson, M. Lamarche, E. Krogh for International Forest Products, February, 2008.

James Bay Air Quality Study Final Report,  J. Etzkorn, E. Krogh and C. Gill, Clean Air Research Fund, VIHA & GVHA, October, 2007.

Does Logging Elevated Ultraviolet Radiation Expousure of Streams Impact Juvenile Coho, M.L. Bothwell, D.M. Lynch, E.T. Krogh, Final Technical Report, B.C. Forest Science Program, FSP Project #Y073151, May, 2007.

Nutrient Levels in Segregated Forest Litter Samples from Clayquot Sound Forest District, J. Nelson, E. Krogh, C. Gill for International Forest Products, December, 2006.

Nutrient Levels in Forest Litter Fall Samples from Clayquot Sound Forest District, S. Corrin, E. Krogh, C. Gill for International Forest Products, Feburary, 2006.

Gabriola’s Groundwater Geochemistry, S. Earle and E. Krogh, Shale, April, 2004.

 

 

Invited Lectures and Other Contributions:

E.T. Krogh, Navigating the Climate Turbulence – Deniers’ Smokescreen not a smoking gun, Op-Ed Article, Victoria Times Colonist, Dec 17, 2009.

E.T. Krogh, The Science of Climate Change, North Nanaimo Rotary Club, Radcliffe Auditorium, Nanaimo, December 8th, 2009.

R. Glew, K. Hall, E. Smiley and E.T. Krogh, Nanaimo Probus Club, Climate Change:  Facts, Fiction and Conversations. An invited panel discussion on climate science, energy conservation and public policy, Lantzville, December 3rd, 2009.

E.T. Krogh, S. Earle, J. Lewis and E. Smiley, Climate Change:  Facts, Fiction and Conversations. An invited panel discussion on climate science, energy conservation and public policy, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, October 6th, 2009.

E.T. Krogh, The Chemistry of Carbon and Global Warming Potentials, invited lecture for GEOL 412, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, October 1st, 2009.

E.T. Krogh, Membrane Introduction Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Theory and Application to Environmental Monitoring and Membrane Transport, Columbia University, New York, NY, August 31, 2009.

E.T. Krogh, Sustaining Research and Scholarship and Primarily Undergraduate Universities, Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC, invited workshop at FPSE Convention and AGM, Victoria, May 21, 2009

E.T. Krogh and S. Earle, The Science of Climate Change, regular monthly segment on CHLY 101.7 FM radio program ‘Not Rocket Science’.

E.T. Krogh, An Introduction to the Science of Climate Change, invited lecture at Vancouver Island University, November 17, 2008

E.T. Krogh, Greenhouse Gases & Global Warming: Skeptics, Pragmatists and the Controversy, invited lecture at Malaspina University College, November 30, 2007

E.T. Krogh, Future Directions in Real-Time Environmental Monitoring in the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories, Linking University with Industry, October 19, 2007

E.T. Krogh, Research and Scholarly Activity in Undergraduate Education, Panel Discussion at Malaspina University-College, April 16, 2007

E.T. Krogh, Recent Advances in Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry: Environmental Applications and Reaction Monitoring, invited speaker, Department of Chemistry and Earth Science, University of British Columbia – Okanagan, March 27th, 2006.

E.T. Krogh, Recent Advances in Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry: Environmental Applications and In-situ Reaction Monitoring, invited speaker, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Oct 24th, 2005.

S. Earle and E. Krogh, Groundwater Issues on the Gulf Islands, invited speaker for the Gabriola Island Water Conservation Society, November, 2004.

E. Krogh, Advances in Real-Time Air and Water Quality Measurements, invited speaker for the North Island Research Forum, Campbell River, November, 2004.

E. Krogh, Sustaining Water Quality: Global and Regional Issues, a 60 minute CHLY Radio interview for the Changes radio program, Aug. 18th, 2004.

E. Krogh, ‘What’s in a Good Nose: Strategies to Identify and Quantify Volatile Wine Components Using Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry’ invited speaker for the Malaspina Research Office Celebration of Research series, Nanaimo, March, 2004.