Faculty
The program is administered by the University of Kentucky Graduate School. Joseph Sottile, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Studies, serves as the MHS program director. He also serves on the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Mining Sector Council. Thomas, Novak, Ph.D., PE, Department Chair, and Alliance Coal Chair, provides departmental oversight of the program. Prior to joining the University of Kentucky, Dr. Novak was the Director of Science and Technology for NIOSH’s Office of Mine Safety and Health Research. In 2004, Dr. Novak was elected Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his work in electrical safety. Additional faculty members include those listed below.
| Faculty Member | Appointments | Areas of Expertise |
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| Joseph Sottile | Professor, Mining Engineering, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director, Mine Health and Safety Training Program for the CARERC |
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| Thomas Novak | Professor of Mining Engineering, Chair, Department of Mining Engineering, Alliance Coal Academic Chair |
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| Zach Agioutantis | Professor, Mining Engineering, Director of Graduate Studies, Mining Engineering Foundation Distinguished Chair |
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| Jhon Silva | Assistant Professor, Mining Engineering |
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| Steven Schafrik | Associate Professor, Mining Engineering |
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| Rick Honaker | Professor, Mining Engineering |
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