Landon Tucker Holbrook
Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Office phone: (804) 827-3494
Virginia Commonwealth University Home phone: (804) 543-9995
401 West Main Street, Room E3235 E-mail: holbrooklt@vcu.edu
P.O. Box 843015
Richmond, VA 23284-3015
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Doctor of Philosophy: Engineering
Expected Graduation Spring 2015 GPA 3.9
Dissertation: Generation and Delivery of Charged Aerosols to Infant Airways
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Minors in Math and Physics
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Minors in Math and Physics
Graduated 2009 Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.84
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Teaching/Research Assistant, 2009 – Present
Virginia Commonwealth University, Aerosol Dynamics & Respiratory Transport Research Lab, Richmond, VA
RESEARCH INTERESTS
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
In print – 2013 (Current 5-Year ISI Impact factors next to journal titles where available)
2013
Holbrook, L. T. and Longest, P. W. 2013. Validating CFD predictions of highly localized aerosol deposition in airway models: In vitro data and effects of surface properties. Journal of Aerosol Science [3.0].
Longest, P. W., Son, Y.-J., Holbrook, L., and Hindle, M. 2013. Aerodynamic factors responsible for the deaggregation of carrier-free drug powders to form micrometer and submicrometer aerosols. Pharmaceutical Research [4.7].
2012
Longest, P. W., Spence, B. M., Holbrook, L. T., Mossi, K. M., Son, Y.-J., Hindle, M. 2012. Production of inhalable submicrometer and nanoparticle aerosols from conventional mesh nebulizers for improved respiratory drug delivery. Journal of Aerosol Science [3.0] 51:66-80.
Longest, P. W. and Holbrook, L. T. 2012. In silico models of aerosol delivery to the respiratory tract – Development and applications. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews [12.1]. 64: 296-311.
Conference posters and presentations (Presenting authors are noted with an asterisk.)
Holbrook, L. T.* and Longest, P. W. 2014. Generating a Pharmaceutical Aerosol with High Charge and Low Device Losses. 2014 AAAR Annual Conference (October 20 – 24), Orlando, FL. (Poster Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
Longest, P. W., Son, Y.-J., Holbrook, L.*, and Hindle, M. 2013. Deaggregation of Carrier-Free Powders by DPIs to form Submicrometer Aerosols. 2013 ISAM Annual Conference (April 6-10), Chapel Hill, NC (Poster Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
Holbrook, L. T.*, Behara, R. B., Hindle, M., and Longest, P. W. 2012. Development of a wick electrospray pharmaceutical aerosol generator. 2012 AAAR Annual Conference (October 8 – 12), Minneapolis, MN. (Poster Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
Holbrook, L.*, Longest, P. W., Oldham, M. J. 2011. Validating highly localized deposition in a bifurcating airway model: Effects of surface properties. 2011 AAAR Annual Conference (October 3 – 7), Orlando, FL. (Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
TEACHING and MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellow, 2010-2013
1 lecture on Reaction Forces and Equilibrium for ENGR 102 Engineering Statics (Fall 2012)
1 lecture and 1 review session for ENGR 301 Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2012)
2 lectures on similarity for ENGR 301 Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2014)
Graduate Student Mentorship Program, 2012-2013
Worked closely with a sophomore undergraduate engineering student to assist in the work – school balance, gave guidance about applying for a job, and introduced her to academic research
Academic Tutor, 2007-2009
Lead individual and group teaching sessions for Engineering Statics
Weekly appointments tutoring Math and Physics at the Campus Learning Center
Math – Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations
Physics –University Physics I and II, Modern Physics
SERVICE
Engineering Ministries International Internship, 2008. -Africa
Assisted with Design of Surgical Clinic in Niger, Africa
Completed Design Report in Calgary, Canada
Eternity Church and Inspire International Mission Trip, 2013. -India
Travelled to Assam, India and met with local hospital staff
Redesign of structural components of operating theater
Survey and determine the boundaries of the land.
Engineers Without Borders Assessment Trip, 2011. -America
Met with director of Allegheny Mountain School in Virginia
Design of Composting Latrine
Water testing
Professional Societies
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Engineers without Borders (EWB)
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
HONORS AND AWARDS
Important Contributions to the Internationalization of the University Community, VCU GEO 2011
Scholarship for Graduate and Professional Students, VCU Business Services 2010
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship, 2010 – 2013
VCU School of Engineering, Excellence in Design Senior Design Expo, 2009
VCU University Honors Program, Holbrook, L. “Development of a respiratory tract model from the female visible human data set,” Summer 2007.
Rocheleau Scholarship 2008-2009
Sandgren Scholarship 2008-2009
Carl Burlock Scholarship 2005-2008
Electro Technologies Scholarship 2005-2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Teaching/Research Assistant, 2009 – Present
Virginia Commonwealth University, Aerosol Dynamics & Respiratory Transport Research Lab, Richmond, VA
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Respiratory drug delivery
- Medical aerosol transport and deposition for traditional and next generation systems
- Targeting of therapeutic aerosols to specific regions of the lung
- Pediatric drug delivery
- Appropriate Technology
- Development of internationally relevant technology within local cultural context
- Replacing wood with rice husks as a source of heating and cooking
- Low cost water quality enhancement
- Maintenance and design of sustainable hospital equipment
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
In print – 2013 (Current 5-Year ISI Impact factors next to journal titles where available)
2013
Holbrook, L. T. and Longest, P. W. 2013. Validating CFD predictions of highly localized aerosol deposition in airway models: In vitro data and effects of surface properties. Journal of Aerosol Science [3.0].
Longest, P. W., Son, Y.-J., Holbrook, L., and Hindle, M. 2013. Aerodynamic factors responsible for the deaggregation of carrier-free drug powders to form micrometer and submicrometer aerosols. Pharmaceutical Research [4.7].
2012
Longest, P. W., Spence, B. M., Holbrook, L. T., Mossi, K. M., Son, Y.-J., Hindle, M. 2012. Production of inhalable submicrometer and nanoparticle aerosols from conventional mesh nebulizers for improved respiratory drug delivery. Journal of Aerosol Science [3.0] 51:66-80.
Longest, P. W. and Holbrook, L. T. 2012. In silico models of aerosol delivery to the respiratory tract – Development and applications. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews [12.1]. 64: 296-311.
Conference posters and presentations (Presenting authors are noted with an asterisk.)
Holbrook, L. T.* and Longest, P. W. 2014. Generating a Pharmaceutical Aerosol with High Charge and Low Device Losses. 2014 AAAR Annual Conference (October 20 – 24), Orlando, FL. (Poster Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
Longest, P. W., Son, Y.-J., Holbrook, L.*, and Hindle, M. 2013. Deaggregation of Carrier-Free Powders by DPIs to form Submicrometer Aerosols. 2013 ISAM Annual Conference (April 6-10), Chapel Hill, NC (Poster Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
Holbrook, L. T.*, Behara, R. B., Hindle, M., and Longest, P. W. 2012. Development of a wick electrospray pharmaceutical aerosol generator. 2012 AAAR Annual Conference (October 8 – 12), Minneapolis, MN. (Poster Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
Holbrook, L.*, Longest, P. W., Oldham, M. J. 2011. Validating highly localized deposition in a bifurcating airway model: Effects of surface properties. 2011 AAAR Annual Conference (October 3 – 7), Orlando, FL. (Presentation and peer-reviewed abstract).
TEACHING and MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellow, 2010-2013
1 lecture on Reaction Forces and Equilibrium for ENGR 102 Engineering Statics (Fall 2012)
1 lecture and 1 review session for ENGR 301 Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2012)
2 lectures on similarity for ENGR 301 Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2014)
Graduate Student Mentorship Program, 2012-2013
Worked closely with a sophomore undergraduate engineering student to assist in the work – school balance, gave guidance about applying for a job, and introduced her to academic research
Academic Tutor, 2007-2009
Lead individual and group teaching sessions for Engineering Statics
Weekly appointments tutoring Math and Physics at the Campus Learning Center
Math – Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations
Physics –University Physics I and II, Modern Physics
SERVICE
Engineering Ministries International Internship, 2008. -Africa
Assisted with Design of Surgical Clinic in Niger, Africa
Completed Design Report in Calgary, Canada
Eternity Church and Inspire International Mission Trip, 2013. -India
Travelled to Assam, India and met with local hospital staff
Redesign of structural components of operating theater
Survey and determine the boundaries of the land.
Engineers Without Borders Assessment Trip, 2011. -America
Met with director of Allegheny Mountain School in Virginia
Design of Composting Latrine
Water testing
Professional Societies
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Engineers without Borders (EWB)
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
HONORS AND AWARDS
Important Contributions to the Internationalization of the University Community, VCU GEO 2011
Scholarship for Graduate and Professional Students, VCU Business Services 2010
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship, 2010 – 2013
VCU School of Engineering, Excellence in Design Senior Design Expo, 2009
VCU University Honors Program, Holbrook, L. “Development of a respiratory tract model from the female visible human data set,” Summer 2007.
Rocheleau Scholarship 2008-2009
Sandgren Scholarship 2008-2009
Carl Burlock Scholarship 2005-2008
Electro Technologies Scholarship 2005-2008
