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(i) Professional Preparation
Ph.D. in Entomology (Insecticide Toxicology), Minor in Chemistry, University of Illinois
M.S. in Entomology, University of Illinois, 1972
B.S. in Zoology, Minor in Chemistry, Arizona State University, 1970
(ii) Appointments
1999–present Chair, Deparmtne of Entomonoly, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
9/1997–2/1998 Guest Scientist, Institude for the Chemistry and Dynamics of the Geosphere, Research Center, Jülich, Germany
1986–present Professor, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
1981–1986 Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
1978–1981 Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
1976–1978 Visiting Professor, Department of Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
1974–1976 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(iii) Selected publications most relevant to forensics
(Scientific Publications Total-140, 6 Books, 33 Book Chapters/Review Articles, 101 Referred Journal Articles)
Summary of Publications:
1. Environmental toxicology and chemistry of pesticides (89 total); Pesticides in soil (54), Pesticides in aquatic systems (17), Other (pesticide disposal, residue analysis, methodology) (16)
2. Insecticide toxicology (51 total);Mode of action, structure-activity (22), Metabolism, selectivity, natural products, methods (29)
U.S. Patent Pending (2000) Monoterpene Derivatives for Control of Mites on Honey Bees, U.S. Patent Pending (1999) Natural Products as Insect Repellents, U.S. Patent No. 6,207,705 (2001). Novel Biopesticides Related to Natural Sources, U.S. Patent No. 6,099,850 (2000). Termite and Boring Insect Barrier for Protection of Wooden Structures, U.S. Patent No. 4,594,360 (1986). Chloronitroalkane Insecticides, U.S. Patent No. 4,118,424 (1978). Biodegradable Insecticides, U.S. Patent No. 4,003,950 (1977). Diphenylmethyl Biodegradable Insecticides
(iv) Synergistic Activities
a. Directly in Forensics. None.
b. Other. Dr. Coats has been on the Environmental Protection Agency-Scientific Review Panel, Environmental Biology (1986-1999); Scientific Advisory Panel, Pesticide Fate Studies (1998), National Institutes of Health- Toxicology Review Panel (1986-1987, 1996-1997) Entomological Society of America-Bussart Award Committee, Nominating Committee, Section B-Physiology, Biochemistry, Toxicology; Section B, Program Chairman, North Central Branch (1995). He has held several positions in the American Chemical Society, Agrochemicals Division, including: Chairman (1992), Chairman-Elect/Program Chairman (1991), Vice Chairman (1990), Executive Committee (1987-1992), Nominating Committee Chairman (1993), Awards Committee Chairman (1994-2002), Strategic Planning Committee (1993-1999), Alternate Councilor (1998-2001) Councilor (2002-2004). He was the Society of Toxicology, Central States Chapter: President, Program Chair, Executive Committee (1986-1990). Dr. Coats has also been involved in the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry including: Ozark-Prarie Chapter-Board of Directors (1986-1990; 1996-1999), Nominating Committee (1990-1993). He is on the editorial boards of both Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology and Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. He has also been involved at Iowa State University including serving as a member of the Toxicology Supervisory Committee (1985-2001) and as Chair (1985-87, 91-93).