Dr. Martinez's Publications and Presentations
Referred Journal Articles
1. Martinez, A., Cabezas, J. (2009). An Emission Control System for Nitrogen Oxides using Enhanced Oxidation, Scrubbing and Biofiltration. Environmental Engineering Science, 26/5
2. Martinez, A., Deshpande, B. (2009). Analysis of Point Source Emissions in the Texas-Mexico Border Region. Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 38/4, pp 361-370.
3. Cole, C., Martinez, A., (2009). Risk-Based EHS Audit Finding Assessment Tool. International. Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 3/3-4, pp 366-381.
4. Martinez, A., Rathibandla, S., Jones, K., Cabezas, J. (2008). Biofiltration of Wastewater Lift Station Emissions: Evaluation of VOC Removal in the Presence of H2S. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 10/1 pp 81-87.
5. Martinez, A., Deshpande, B. (2007). Kinetic Modeling of H2O2-Enhanced Oxidation of Flue Gas Elemental Mercury. Fuel Processing Technology, 88/10 pp 982-987
6. Martinez, A., Gutierrez, A. (2005). Estimation of Evaporative Emissions in Storage Tanks (Estimacion de Emisiones Evaporativas en Tanques de Almacenamiento). Petroleo Internacional, 64.
7. Jones, K.D., Martinez, A., Rizwan, M., Boswell, J. (2005). Sulfur Toxicity and Media Capacity for H2S Removal in Biofilters Packed with both Natural and Commercial Media. J. of Air & Waste Management Association, 55.
8. Jones, K.D., Martinez, A., Maroo, K., and Deshpande, S. (2004). Kinetic Evaluation of H2S and NH3 Biofiltration for Two Media Used for Wastewater Liftstation Emission. J. of Air & Waste Management Association, 54.
9. Martinez, A. (1995). Enhanced Incineration of Volatile Organic Compounds Using Hydrogen Peroxide: Kinetic Modeling (Incineración mejorada de compuestos orgánicos volátiles mediante peróxido de hidrógeno: Modelamiento cinético). CT & F Science Technology and Future (Ciencia, Tecnología y Futuro). 1:1, 17-31.
10. Martinez, A., C.D. Cooper, C.A. Clausen, and C. Geiger. (1995). Kinetic Modeling of the H2O2 Enhanced Incineration of Heptane and Chlorobenzene. Waste Management, 15:1, 49 - 53.
11. Martinez, A., C. Geiger, and M. Hewett. (1993). Using Hydrogen Peroxide or Ozone to Enhance the Incineration of Organic Vapors. Waste Management. 13:3, 261-70.
12. Clausen, C.A., C. Cooper, M. Hewett, and A. Martinez. (1992). Enhancement of Organic Vapor Incineration by Using Ozone. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 31:1, 75-87,.
13. Cooper, C.D., C.A. Clausen, D. Tomlin, M. Hewett, and A. Martinez. (1991). Enhancement of Organic Vapor Incineration Using Hydrogen Peroxide. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 27:3, 273-85.
Refereed Journal Articles in Review
1. Martinez, A. and Cole, C. (2009). Critical Evaluation of Life Cycle Assessment of Vinyl Acetate Monomer Production. Progress in Industrial Ecology (PIE).
2. Cabezas, J. and Martinez, A. (2009). NOx Emission Control System using Enhanced Oxidation, Absorption and Biofiltration: Integrated Modeling. Under revision for NCR Environmental Engineering and Science.
3. Deshpande, B. and Martinez, A. (2009). Uncertainty analysis for kinetic modeling of flue gas mercury oxidation. Under revision for Fuel Processing Technology.
Chapters in Books
Martinez, A. (1997), Chapter Two. Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Control de la Contaminacion Atmosferica) in Evaluation and Management of Urban Pollution (Evaluacion y Manejo de la Contaminacion Urbana). Icfes, ISSN 0123 2401.
Intellectual Property
1. Martinez, A. Tamara, W., Ruiz, G. (2002). Biofilter for the Treatment of Odors from Hydrogen Sulfide and Volatile Organic Compounds (Equipment/Tool). Technology Product Declaration. Colombian Petroleum Institute-Ecopetrol.
2. Martinez, A., Gutierrez, A., Gualdron, T., Prada, H. (2002). System to Estimate Emissions from Storage Tanks and from Incineration in Flares, EMITANQUETAS. (Software). Technology Product Declaration. Colombian Petroleum Institute-Ecopetrol.
Refereed Articles in Proceedings
1. Gor, P., Reyna, R., Martinez, A., Mejia, G., Santos, J., Guerrero, L. (2008). Air Quality And Health Impacts Of Emissions In The Border Region Between Northeastern Mexico And Texas. Paper # 481. 101th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 24-27, Portland, OR.
2. Osorio, C., Martinez, A. (2008). Experimental Design For Hg0 Removal Using Enhanced Oxidation And Absorption. Paper # 511. 101th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 24-27, Portland, OR.
3. Guerrero, L., Reyna, R., Mejia, G., Santos, J., Martinez, A., Gor, P. (2008). Asthma and Allergies in Childhood Survey (ISACC) in the Northeastern Mexico Border Region. Paper # 530. 101th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 24-27, Portland, OR.
4. Deshpande, B., Martinez, A. (2007). Kinetic Modeling of Enhanced Mercury Removal. Paper # 441. 100th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 26-29, Pittsburgh, PA.
5. Cabezas, J., Martinez, A. (2007). Development of a Bench Scale NOx Emission Control System using Enhanced Oxidation, Scrubbing and Biofiltration. Paper # 450 100th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 26-29, Pittsburgh, PA.
6. Nayak, M., Martinez, A., Mejia, G., Estrada, A. (2007). Identifying the sources affecting the air quality in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area using CALPUFF. Paper # 477. Annual A&WMA Conference, June 26-29, Pittsburgh, PA.
7. Gor, P., Martinez, A. (2007). A Hybrid Technology Composed of Activated Carbon Adsorption - Desorption System and Biofiltration to treat fluctuating Toluene Concentrations. Extended Abstract # 463. Annual A&WMA Conference, June 26-29, Pittsburgh, PA.
8. Cabezas, J., Martinez, A. (2006). Modeling of a NOx Emission Control System Using Enhanced Oxidation, Scrubbing and Biofiltration. Paper # 310. 99th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 20-23, New Orleans, LA.
9. Deshpande, B., Martinez, A., Nayak, M. (2006). Contribution of various point sources towards air pollutant emissions in Texas-Mexico Border Region. Paper # 274. 99th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 20-23, New Orleans, LA.
10. Godasi, V., Martinez, A., Sullivan, J. (2006). Agricultural Burning Techniques for Minimizing Air Pollutants along the Texas-Mexico Border. Paper # 412. 99th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 20-23, New Orleans, LA.
11. Bairu, P., Santos, S., Jones, K., Martinez, A., Yadavalli, N., Boswell, J., Paca, (2006). J. Water Recycle Optimization for Hydrogen Sulfide Removal in a Sequential Biotrickling Filter and Biofilter Treatment Unit for Wastewater Lift Station Emissions. Paper # 327. 99th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 20-23, New Orleans, LA.
12. John, K., Kim, M. and Martinez, A. (2005). Source Apportionment of Fine Particulate Matter in a Semi-Arid Coastal Urban Area of South Texas. AQM 2005: 3rd International Symposium on Air Quality Management at Urban, Regional and Global Scales & 14th IUAPPA Regional Conference, September 26-30, Istanbul, Turkey.
13. Cabezas, J., Martinez, A., Jones, K., Rathibandla, S., Boswell, J. (2005). Performance Evaluation of Biofilters for Wastewater Lift Station Emissions. Paper # 1252 in Proceedings of the 98th A&WMA Conference, June 21-24, Minneapolis, MN.
14. Martinez, A., Cabezas, J. (2004). Control of Stationary Sources Emissions Using Enhanced Oxidation, Absorption and Biofiltration. Proceedings of the 97th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 22-25, Indianapolis, IN.
15. Jones, K., Martinez, A., Rizwan, M., Boswell, J. (2003). Evaluation of Sulfur Toxicity and Media Capacity for H2S Removal in Biofilters Packed with Both Natural and Commercial Media, "Proceedings of the 96th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 22-26, San Diego, CA.
16. Martinez, A. and W. Tamara. (2002). High Concentration BTEX Removal in Compost Biofilters. Proceedings of the 95th Annual A&WMA Conference. June, Baltimore, MD.
17. Jones, K., Martinez, A., Maroo, K., Deshpande, S., Boswell, J. and D. Tilley. (2002). Kinetic Evaluation of H2S and Ammonia Biofiltration for Air Emissions Control. Proceedings of the 95th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 23-27, Baltimore, MD.
18. Jones, K., Maroo, K., Martinez, A., Deshpande, S. and C. Banuelos (2002). Biofiltration Media Evaluation and Optimization. Proceedings of the WEF Odor and Air Toxics Conference. Albuquerque, NM.
19. Martinez, A.I. and Toscano, M.C. (2001). Estimating Sulfur Dioxide Concentrations In Ambient Air by Fluorescence In Lichens. Proceedings of the 94th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 24-28, Orlando, FL.
20. Martinez, A., Ruiz, G. and Tamara W. (2000). "Odors Reduction in a UASB Anaerobic Reactor using Compost Biofilters," Proceedings of the 4th International Seminar on Environment Issues and Sustainable Development, October. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
21. Martinez, A., Amaya, M. and Martin, A. (1998). "Evaluation of Three Gaussian Dispersion Models for Carbon Monoxide in Bucaramanga," Proceedings of the 3rd International Seminar on Environment Issues and Sustainable Development, October, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
22. Martinez, A.I., Toscano, M.C. (1998). Analysis of Contamination produced by Sulfur Dioxide Using Lichens and Fluorescence. Proceedings of the 2nd Colombian Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology. May. Tunja, Colombia.
23. Martinez, A.I., Corredor L.F. and Tamara, W. (1997). Reduction of combustion emissions using hydrogen peroxide in a pilot scale combustion chamber. In Proceedings of the 90th A&WMA Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, paper TP30B.01
24. Geiger, C.L., C.A., Clausen, C.D. Cooper, and A. Martinez. (1995). Using Hydrogen Peroxide to Enhance the Thermal Destruction of Dilute Volatile Organic Compounds. Proceedings of the 88th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 18-23, , San Antonio, TX.
25. Martinez, A., C. Geiger, C. Clausen and C.D. Cooper. (1993). Using Hydrogen Peroxide or Ozone to Enhance the Incineration of Organic Vapors. Proceedings of the Symposium on Emerging Technologies: Metals, Oxidation and Separation. Gulf Coast Hazardous Substances Research Center, Beaumont, TX.
26. Martinez, A.I., Acevedo, L., Maldonado, R. and Ordonez, I. (1996). Carbon Monoxide Modeling at an Urban Intersection: Effect of Catalytic Converters, Oxygenated Gasoline and Vehicle Speed. Proceedings of the Seminar on Experiences in Design of Monitoring Networks for Air Quality, October. Tunja, Colombia,.
27. Martinez, A.I. (1994). Enhanced Incineration of Organic Vapors Using Hydrogen Peroxide or Ozone. Proceedings of the 1st International Seminar on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development. November Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Nonrefereed Abstracts
1. Martinez, A. (2001). "Biofiltration of High Concentration BTEX" at the 9th Annual South Texas Environmental Conference. October 24-26. Corpus Christi, TX.
2. Martinez, A. (2000). Biofiltration of Air Emissions at Wastewater Treatment Plants,” at the 8th Annual South Texas Environmental Conference. October Corpus Christi, TX.
3. Martinez, A., C. Geiger, C.A. Clausen, and C.D. Cooper (1992). Enhancement of the Kinetics of Incineration of Dilute Hazardous Organic Vapors by Addition of Hydrogen Peroxide or Ozone. Gulf Coast HSRC News, June: 3-5.
Presentation
International
1. Martinez, A., Ruiz, G. and Tamara W. (2000). Odors Reduction in a UASB Anaerobic Reactor using Compost Biofilters. 4th International Seminar on Environment Issues and Sustainable Development. October. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
2. Martinez, A., Amaya, M. and Martin, A. (1998). "Evaluation of Three Gaussian Dispersion Models for Carbon Monoxide in Bucaramanga," presented at the 3rd International Seminar on Environment Issues and Sustainable Development. October. Bucaramanga, Colombia.
3. Martinez, A.I. (1994). Enhanced Incineration of Organic Vapors Using Hydrogen Peroxide or Ozone. 1st International Seminar on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development. November. Bucaramanga, Colombia.
National
1. Martinez, A. (2007). Command and Control versus Audits & Environmental Management Systems. U2007 Global Uranium Symposium. May 21-24, Corpus Christi, TX.
2. Martinez, A., Cabezas, J. (2004). Control of Stationary Sources Emissions Using Enhanced Oxidation, Absorption and Biofiltration. 97th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 22-25. Indianapolis, IN.
3. Martinez, A. and W. Tamara. (2002). "High Concentration BTEX Removal in Compost Biofilters," presented at the 95th Annual A&WMA Conference, June, Baltimore, MD.
4. Martinez, A.I. and Toscano, M.C. (2001) Estimating Sulfur Dioxide Concentrations In Ambient Air by Fluorescence In Lichens. 94th Annual A&WMA Conference, June 24-28. Orlando, FL.
5. Martinez, A.I., Toscano, M.C. (1998). "Analysis of Contamination produced by Sulfur Dioxide Using Lichens and Fluorescence," presented at the 2nd Colombian Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology, May, Tunja, Colombia.
6. Martinez, A.I., Corredor L.F. and Tamara, W. (1997). Reduction of Combustion Emissions using Hydrogen Peroxide in a Pilot Scale Combustion Chamber. 90th Annual A&WMA Conference. June 8-13. Toronto, Canada.
7. Martinez, A.I., Acevedo, L., Maldonado, R. and Ordonez, I. (1996). Carbon Monoxide Modeling at an Urban Intersection: Effect of Catalytic Converters, Oxygenated Gasoline and Vehicle Speed. Seminar on Experiences in Design of Monitoring Networks for Air Quality. October. Tunja, Colombia.
National
1. Martinez, A.,"Biofiltration of High Concentration BTEX. (2001). 9th Annual South Texas Environmental Conference. October 24-26. Corpus Christi, Texas.
2. Martinez, A. (2000). Biofiltration of Air Emissions at Wastewater Treatment Plants. 8th Annual South Texas Environmental Conference. October. Corpus Christi, Texas.
3. Martinez, A. (1992). Enhancement of Incineration of Hazardous Organic Vapors by Addition of Hydrogen Peroxide or Ozone. Florida A&WMA annual meeting at Ft. Walton Beach.
Local
Martinez, A. (2004). Air Pollution Control and Air Quality Research in TAMUK. Technical Committee of the Port Industries of Corpus Christi.