PRONDA FEW

Research microscopist specializing in microanalysis and sample characterization utilizing infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry. Expertise in sample preparation techniques and isolation of contaminant particulates in pharmaceuticals.

EDUCATION:

B. S., Biology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 1980.

A. A., Wingate College, 1978.

Continuing education courses in analytical electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

Co-author of several publications on environmental sample preparation and analysis. Recent publications includes:

Millette, J.R., Harmon, A., Few, P., Turner Jr., W., and Boltin, R., Analysis of Amphibole Asbestos in Chrysotile-Containing Ores and a Manufactured Asbestos Product. The Microscope, Vol. 57:1 p.19-22 (2009)

Few, P., and Millette, J.R., Filter Preparation for Particle Analysis By Transmission Electron Microscopy. The Microscope, Vol. 56:1 p.3-11 (2008)

Millette, J.R., Few, P., Hill, W., and Ritorto, M., Sizing Nano-Range Primary Particles in Aciniform Carbon Aggregates using ImageJ. The Microscope, Vol. 54:2 p.51-59 (2006)

Millette, J.R., Brown, R.S., Turner Jr., W., and Few, P., Zinc Whiskers in Computer Facility Dust. The Microscope, Vol. 52:2 59-62 (2004)

Millette, J.R., Boltin, R., Few, P., and Turner Jr., W., Microscopical Studies of World Trade Center Disaster Dust Particles. The Microscope, Vol. 50:1 (2002)

Millette, J.R., Few, P., Sample Collection Procedures for Microscopical Examination of Particulate Surface Contaminants. The Microscope, Vol. 49:1 (2001)

OTHER:

Georgia Microscopical Society

Microscopy Society of America