Sharyn Gaskin
Associate Prof/Reader
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Sharyn Gaskin is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Unit. She is the Director of Adelaide Exposure Science and Health laboratory (www.ua.edu.au/aesh).Her field of expertise is in Occupational & Environmental Health having a primary focus on industry partnerships and relationships, including defence and security–related applied research in occupational and community health. Her research program explores the pathways and impacts of environmental and occupational hazards on human health and society, and leads to the development of effective interventions to control and prevent exposure to hazards. Her work aims to provide empirical evidence through applied research, translated into policy and practice to support the protection and promotion of human health. Much of her research involves both laboratory analytical methods and, importantly, ‘real-world’ field-based study design, to approach a research question. Every program of research conducted has included an important translation of evidence component into policy and practice for stakeholders.
Research Interests
Adelaide Exposure Science and Health Research Group
Our research interests primarily focus on Occupational and Environmental Health Science including industry-wide studies in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, emergency services and mining industries. We have expertise in public health, exposure science, environmental and medical epidemiology and we work closely with government and industry stakeholders. We work in the assessment and control of health hazards in workplaces and the environment including hazardous chemical management.
Current research opportunities for students:
Research Projects
- Title: Preventing occupational lung disease: development of education materials to improve health literacy in at-risk workers.
Project description:
Australia is currently grappling with the re-emergence of severe lung disease, silicosis, in dust-generating industries. This is likely due to over-exposure of workers to high volumes of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust in their workplace. Targeted silicosis prevention education and awareness is essential if Australia is to make progress toward eliminating silicosis. These education awareness activities aim to:
- Increase worker awareness and knowledge of the risks of dust exposure in all sectors and,
- Increase industry knowledge of safe work practices and compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) duties.
This project will collate and further develop a range of educational resources (including online materials, infographics, fact sheets etc) for dissemination in platforms such as Breathe Freely Australia by the AIOH® and Clean Air. Clean Lungs by Safe Work Australia. These platforms currently campaign to improve risk awareness of silica exposure in occupational settings. The outcomes aim to build a comprehensive and targeted education, communication and awareness campaign that is tailored for and targets the core audiences for silicosis prevention education and awareness activities.
Project available for: Honours, Masters.
- Title: Protecting your skin at work: Using online learning platforms to educate employees about workplace skin health.
Project Description:
Skin diseases such as irritant and allergic contact dermatitis have previously been deemed an occupational disease by Safework Australia. These diseases mainly affect the hands and are common in occupations where the handling of alcohols, cutting fluids, degreasers, disinfectants, petroleum products, soaps and cleaners, solvents, chromates, cobalt, cosmetics and fragrances, epoxy resin, latex, nickel, plants, preservatives, resins an acrylics and wet work are frequent tasks. In particular high risk industries include agricultural workers, beauticians, chemical workers, cleaners, construction workers, cooks and caterers, electronics workers, hairdressers, health care workers, machine operators, mechanics, metalworkers and vehicle assemblers. Whilst occupational skin disease is relatively common across a wide range of industries there are only limited resources available around skin health at work.
This project aims to design and develop a public health intervention in the form of an interactive online learning module on the prevention of occupational skin disease and workplace skin health more broadly and will build on a program of work at the University of Adelaide, on dermal exposure to chemicals. The outcome of this project will be a tangible prevention education platform that can be supplied to high risk industries with the aim of reducing the incidence of occupational skin disease in these industries.
Project available for: Honours, Masters.
contact me for other opportunities
For details on projects available please view the following booklet: School of Public Health Student Projects
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Associate Professor | University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2020 | Senior Research Fellow | Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Adelaide |
| 2011 - 2017 | Research Fellow & Occupational Hygienist (Consultant) | University of Adelaide |
| 2009 - 2010 | Postdoctoral Fellow | Australian Antarctic Division, Hobart |
| 2005 - 2009 | PhD candidate | Flinders University |
| 2004 - 2005 | Environment Officer, Site Contamination | Environment Protection Authority (SA) |
| 2002 - 2002 | Research Assistant, Dept. Environmental Health | Flinders University |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Award | Airmet Scientific Professional Advancement Award | Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists | Australia | - |
| 2010 | Award | Thermo Fisher Scientific AIOH Conference Award (2010) | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Award | Outstanding Achievement Award for media release | Flinders University | - | - |
| 2008 | Award | International Society of Microbial Ecology (ISME) Travel Grant | - | - | - |
| 2007 | Award | Flinders University research student conference travel grant | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Award | Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) | - | - | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 - 2008 | Flinders University | Australia | PhD in Environmental Health |
| 2003 - 2003 | Flinders University | Australia | Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Awarded 1st Class) |
| 1999 - 2001 | Flinders University | Australia | Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Health |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Delaere, I., Harris, K., Gaskin, S., Tefera, Y., Mitchell, K., Springer, D., & Mills, S. (2025). Changes in serum perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid concentrations in firefighters accessing a voluntary perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances reduction treatment program.. Environ Int, 202, 109609. |
| 2025 | Kayser, P., Turczynowicz, L., & Gaskin, S. (2025). Occupational hygiene risk assessment at light speed—a study for protecting worker health and safety in the biopharmaceutical industry. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 17 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Ramkissoon, C., Pavan, C., Petriglieri, J. R., Fimiani, M., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Turci, F. (2025). Physico-chemical features and membranolytic activity of dust from low or no crystalline silica engineered stone with implications for toxicological assessment.. Sci Rep, 15(1), 25451. WoS1 |
| 2025 | Pisaniello, D., Tejamaya, M., Kadir, A., Li, Y., Tefera, Y., & Gaskin, S. (2025). Research training in occupational health and hygiene-design and pilot study. ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH, 69(9), 6 pages. WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Tefera, Y., Cole, K., Ramkissoon, C., Pisaniello, D., Rowett, S., Gaskin, S., . . . Williams, C. (2025). Opening the policy window: how Australia banned engineered stone. Public Health Research and Practice, 35(4), PU25031. |
| 2024 | Ramkissoon, C., Song, Y., Yen, S., Southam, K., Page, S., Pisaniello, D., . . . Zosky, G. R. (2024). Understanding the pathogenesis of engineered stone-associated silicosis: The effect of particle chemistry on the lung cell response.. Respirology (Carlton, Vic.), 29(3), 217-227. Scopus18 WoS17 Europe PMC12 |
| 2024 | Ramkissoon, C., Gaskin, S., Song, Y., Pisaniello, D., & Zosky, G. R. (2024). From Engineered Stone Slab to Silicosis: A Synthesis of Exposure Science and Medical Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 683. Scopus7 Europe PMC6 |
| 2024 | Song, Y., Yen, S., Southam, K., Gaskin, S., Hoy, R. F., & Zosky, G. R. (2024). The aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway is a marker of lung cell activation but does not play a central pathologic role in engineered stone-associated silicosis.. J Appl Toxicol, 44(10), 1518-1527. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2024 | Kabito, G. G., Tefera, Y., Ramkissoon, C., & Gaskin, S. (2024). Evidence-based dust exposure prediction and/or control tools in occupational settings: A scoping review protocol.. PloS one, 19(10), e0309967. |
| 2024 | Tran, L., Treglia, M., Coppeta, L., Ferrari, C., Pallocci, M., Campagnolo, L., . . . Marsella, L. T. (2024). Nanomaterials and security in occupational and forensic medicine: insights from nanotoxicology.. Frontiers in toxicology, 6, 1476398. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2023 | Huyan, J., Ramkissoon, C., Laka, M., & Gaskin, S. (2023). Assessing the Usefulness of Mobile Apps for Noise Management in Occupational Health and Safety: Quantitative Measurement and Expert Elicitation Study.. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 11(1), e46846. Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2023 | Ramkissoon, C., Gaskin, S., Hall, T., Pisaniello, D., & Zosky, G. (2023). Engineered Stone Fabrication Work Releases Volatile Organic Compounds Classified as Lung Irritants. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 67(2), 288-293. Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC8 |
| 2023 | Rogers, C. A., Gaskin, S. E., Thredgold, L. D., & Pukala, T. L. (2023). An approach to quantify ortho-phthalaldehyde contamination on work surfaces.. Annals of work exposures and health, 67(7), wxad039. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2023 | Mesfin Tefera, Y., Gaskin, S., Mitchell, K., Springer, D., & Mills, S. (2023). Temporal decline in serum PFAS concentrations among metropolitan firefighters: Longitudinal study on post-exposure changes following PFAS foam cessation.. Environ Int, 179, 108167. Scopus10 WoS8 Europe PMC3 |
| 2022 | Ramkissoon, C., Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., Hall, T., Rowett, S., & Gun, R. (2022). Characterisation of dust emissions from machined engineered stones to understand the hazard for accelerated silicosis. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 4351-1-4351-10. Scopus34 WoS33 Europe PMC26 |
| 2022 | Kumarasamy, C., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Hall, T. (2022). What Do Safety Data Sheets for Artificial Stone Products Tell Us About Composition? A Comparative Analysis with Physicochemical Data. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 66(7), 937-945. Scopus15 WoS15 Europe PMC11 |
| 2022 | Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Liu, Y., & Tamargo, E. (2022). In vitro assessment of the dermal penetration potential of sodium fluoroacetate using a formulated product.. J Occup Environ Hyg, 19(7), 411-414. |
| 2022 | Thredgold, L., Ramkissoon, C., Kumarasamy, C., Gun, R., Rowett, S., & Gaskin, S. (2022). Rapid Assessment of Oxidative Damage Potential: A Comparative Study of Engineered Stone Dusts Using a Deoxyguanosine Assay. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 1-10. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2022 | Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., Mitchell, K., Springer, D., Mills, S., & Pisaniello, D. (2022). Food grown on fire stations as a potential pathway for firefighters' exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).. Environ Int, 168, 11 pages. Scopus27 WoS23 Europe PMC10 |
| 2021 | Gaskin, S., Currie, N., & Cherrie, J. W. (2021). What Do Occupational Hygienists Really Know about Skin Exposure?. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 65(2), 219-224. Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2021 | Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). Glove performance in a warming climate: The role of glove material and climate on permeation resistance to organophosphate insecticides. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 18(1), 1-12. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC5 |
| 2021 | Lee, S., Gaskin, S., Piccoli, B., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). Blue light exposure in the workplace: a case study of nail salons.. Arch Environ Occup Health, 77(5), 1-5. Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2021 | Maharjan, P., Crea, J., Tkaczuk, M., Gaskin, S., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). Metal Ion Release from Engineered Stone Dust in Artificial Lysosomal Fluid—Variation with Time and Stone Type. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(12), 1-11. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC8 |
| 2021 | Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., & Pisaniello, D. (2021). The role of formulation co-ingredients in skin and glove barrier protection against organophosphate insecticides.. Pest Manag Sci, 78(1), 1-7. Scopus8 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2020 | Gaskin, S., Mehta, S., Pisaniello, D., Turczynowicz, L., Bruschi, S., & Mitchell, K. (2020). Hazardous materials emergency incidents: public health considerations and implications. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44(4), 320-323. Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC4 |
| 2020 | Hopf, N., Champmartin, C., Schenk, L., Berthet, A., Chedik, L., Du Plessis, J., . . . Bunge, A. (2020). Reflections on the OECD guidelines for in vitro skin absorption studies.. Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP, 117, 1-11. Scopus50 WoS46 Europe PMC25 |
| 2020 | Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2020). Is the skin an important exposure route for workers during cyanogen fumigation?. Pest Management Science, 76(4), 1443-1447. |
| 2019 | Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Quy, C., & Pisaniello, D. (2019). Exposure of agriculture workers to pesticides: the effect of heat on protective glove performance and skin exposure to dichlorvos. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(23), 4798-1-4798-11. Scopus13 WoS7 Europe PMC6 |
| 2019 | Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2019). Understanding skin absorption of common aldehyde vapours from exposure during hazardous material incidents. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, 30(3), 537-546. Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2019 | Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2019). Skin permeation of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur from short-term exposure scenarios relevant to hazardous material incidents. Science of the Total Environment, 665, 937-943. Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC3 |
| 2019 | Tefera, Y. M., Thredgold, L., Pisaniello, D., & Gaskin, S. (2019). The greenhouse work environment: a modifier of occupational pesticide exposure?. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 54(10), 817-831. Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC9 |
| 2018 | Ismail, I., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., & Edwards, J. W. (2018). Organophosphorus pesticide exposure in agriculture: effects of temperature, ultraviolet light and abrasion on PVC gloves. Industrial health, 56(2), 166-170. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC2 |
| 2018 | Whiley, H., Gaskin, S., Schroder, T., & Ross, K. (2018). Antifungal properties of essential oils for improvement of indoor air quality: A review. Reviews on Environmental Health, 33(1), 63-76. Scopus28 WoS26 Europe PMC15 |
| 2018 | Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Liu, Y., Heath, L., & Pisaniello, D. (2018). Skin Notations for Low-Molecular-Weight Amines: Development of a Testing Protocol with Isopropylamine as an Example. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 62(5), 633-638. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2018 | Schroder, T., Gaskin, S., Ross, K., & Whiley, H. (2018). Antifungal activity of essential oils against fungi isolated from air. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 23(3), 181-186. Scopus23 WoS15 Europe PMC11 |
| 2018 | Gaskin, S., Thredgold, L., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2018). Empirical data in support of a skin notation for methyl chloride. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(8), 569-572. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2017 | Gaskin, S. E., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Crea, J., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2017). Skin absorption of ethylene oxide gas following exposures relevant to HAZMAT incidents. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 61(5), 589-595. Scopus10 WoS8 Europe PMC6 |
| 2017 | Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2017). Dermal absorption of fumigant gases during HAZMAT incident exposure scenarios - methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, and chloropicrin. Toxicology and Industrial Health, 33(7), 547-554. Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC7 |
| 2017 | Gaskin, S., Heath, L., Pisaniello, D., Evans, R., Edwards, J. W., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2017). Hydrogen sulphide and phosphine interactions with human skin in vitro: Application to hazardous material incident decision making for skin decontamination. Toxicology and Industrial Health, 33(4), 289-296. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC4 |
| 2015 | Ismail, I., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Edwards, J. (2015). Dermal exposures to organophosphorus pesticides for ambulance workers - permeation through disposable gloves: findings for omethoate. Journal of Health and Safety Research and Practice, 7(1), 14-22. |
| 2015 | Rogawansamy, S., Gaskin, S., Taylor, M., & Pisaniello, D. (2015). An evaluation of antifungal agents for the treatment of fungal contamination in indoor air environments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12(6), 6319-6332. Scopus51 WoS38 Europe PMC18 |
| 2014 | Taylor, M., Gaskin, S., Bentham, R., & Pisaniello, D. (2014). Airborne fungal profiles in office buildings in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia: background levels, diversity and seasonal variation. Indoor and Build Environment, 23(7), 1002-1011. Scopus5 WoS6 |
| 2014 | Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2014). In-vitro methods for testing dermal absorption and penetration of toxic gases. Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, 24(1), 70-72. Scopus13 WoS11 Europe PMC8 |
| 2013 | Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2013). Chlorine and hydrogen cyanide gas interactions with human skin: In vitro studies to inform skin permeation and decontamination in HAZMAT incidents. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 262, 759-765. Scopus19 WoS15 Europe PMC11 |
| 2013 | Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2013). Application of skin contamination studies of ammonia gas for management of hazardous material incidents. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 252, 338-346. Scopus21 WoS19 Europe PMC8 |
| 2013 | Chan, H. P., Zhai, H., Hui, X., & Maibach, H. I. (2013). Skin decontamination. Toxicology and Industrial Health, 29(10), 955-968. |
| 2012 | te Brake, L., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., & Scheepers, P. (2012). Effects of street clothing, sunscreen, and temperature on skin absorption of organophosphate pesticides - a review and case study of diazinon. Journal of Health and Safety Research and Practice, 4(1), 10-18. |
| 2011 | Lease, C. W., Bentham, R. H., Gaskin, S. E., & Juhasz, A. L. (2011). Isolation and Identification of Pyrene Mineralizing Mycobacterium spp. from Contaminated and Uncontaminated Sources. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2011(409643), 1-11. |
| 2010 | Gaskin, S. E., & Bentham, R. H. (2010). Rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using Australian native grasses. Science of the Total Environment, 408(17), 3683-3688. Scopus91 WoS71 Europe PMC42 |
| 2008 | Gaskin, S., Soole, K., & Bentham, R. (2008). Screening of Australian native grasses for rhizoremediation of aliphatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 10(5), 378-389. Scopus60 WoS55 Europe PMC29 |
| 2007 | Gaskin, S., Bentham, R., Cromar, N., & Fallowfield, H. (2007). The zoonotic potential of dogs in Aboriginal communities in Central Australia. Environmental Health, 7(4), 36-45. |
| 2005 | Gaskin, S., & Bentham, R. (2005). Comparison of enrichment methods for the isolation of pyrene-degrading bacteria. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 56(2), 80-85. Scopus28 WoS25 |
| - | Ramkissoon, C., & Gaskin, S. (n.d.). Engineered stone is now banned. How safe are new-generation low and no-silica stone materials?. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Baxter, C., Gaskin, S., Logan, M., & Pisaniello, D. L. (2020). The mass decontamination paradigm: Response relating to gas phase exposures and skin decontamination. In H. Zhu, & H. Maibach (Eds.), Skin Decontamination: A Comprehensive Clinical Research Guide (pp. 141-162). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. DOI |
| 2019 | Baxter, C., Gaskin, S., Logan, M., & Pisaniello, D. (2019). The Mass Decontamination Paradigm: Response Relating to Gas Phase Exposures and Skin Decontamination. In Skin Decontamination A Comprehensive Clinical Research Guide (pp. 141-162). Springer International Publishing. DOI Scopus2 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ramkissoon, C., Song, Y., Yen, S., Southam, K., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., & Zosky, G. R. (2025). The Role of Particle Size in Engineered Stone Induced Lung Cell Responses. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 211 (pp. 1 page). CA, San Francisco: AMER THORACIC SOC. DOI |
| 2020 | Pek, B., & Gaskin, S. (2020). PREVALENCE OF SILICOSIS IN A POPULATION OF NSW WORKERS SCREENED USING THE SAFEWORK SILICA HEALTH SURVEILLANCE QUESTIONNAIRE IN 2019. In INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL Vol. 50 (pp. 14). WILEY. DOI |
| 2016 | Gaskin, S. E., Heath, L., Tkaczuk, M., Crea, J., & Pisaniello, D. (2016). Development and trial of an evidence-based audit tool for cytotoxic drugs in hospitals. In AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENISTS INC 34th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION. Gold Coast, Queensland. |
| 2016 | Lee, S., Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., & Piccoli, B. (2016). Characterizing blue light exposure methodological considerations and preliminary results. In C. Topping (Ed.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc: Hygiene that works (pp. 101-113). Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc. |
| 2013 | Pisaniello, D., Tkaczuk, M., & Gaskin, S. (2013). Dust inhalation risk modifiers in South Australian quarries. In Proceedings of the AIOH 31st Annual Conference and Exhibition (pp. 0 pages). Sydney: AIOH. |
| 2011 | te Brake, L., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Edwards, J., Bromwich, D., Reed, S., & Scheepers, P. (2011). Effects of street clothing, sunscreen and temperature on skin absorption of organophosphate pesticides - a review and case study of diazinon. In Proceedings of the 2011 AIOH Conference (pp. 89-99). Victoria: AIOH Inc. |
| 2009 | Gaskin, S., Bentham, R., & Soole, K. (2009). Successful rhizoremediation of aliphatic hydrocarbon contaminated soil using an Australian native grass. In In Situ and on Site Bioremediation 2009 Proceedings of the 10th International in Situ and on Site Bioremediation Symposium. |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2018 | Thredgold, L., Gaskin, S., Pisaniello, D., Logan, M., & Baxter, C. (2018). The development and application of a scenario–based test protocol for dermal exposure assessment in HAZMAT incidents. Poster session presented at the meeting of X2018 9th International Conference on the Science of Exposure Assessment. Manchester, UK. |
| 2017 | Lee, S. Y., pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S. E., & piccoli, B. (2017). Use of mobile phones and light meter applications in the assessment of the occupational lighting environment. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) Conference and Exhibition. Canberra. |
| 2017 | Pisaniello, D., Gaskin, S., Lee, S. Y., & Piccoli, B. (2017). Office lighting surveys for the 21st century - refocusing on the eye and health. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) Conference and Exhibition. Canberra. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Gaskin, S. E., Gun, R., Jersmann, H., & Pisaniello, D. (2018). Respirable crystalline silica exposures in engineered stone benchtop fabrication. |
| 2013 | Pisaniello, D., Tkaczuk, M., & Gaskin, S. E. (2013). Evaluation of dust inhalation risk factors: A research study to reduce lung disease risks in SA quarries. |
| 2013 | Jankewicz, G., Gaskin, S. E., Lower, T., & Pisaniello, D. (2013). Human exposure to zinc phosphide during the on-farm preparation of mouse bait. |
| 2013 | Pisaniello, D., Rothmore, P., Stewart, S., Crea, J., Tkaczuk, M., Jankewicz, G., & Gaskin, S. E. (2013). Hazard Surveillance for the Primary Prevention of Occupational Asthma: A National Demonstration Project. |
| 2012 | Gaskin, S. E., Pisaniello, D., & Lower, T. (2012). Worker exposure to zinc phosphide in the preparation of mouse bait. |
| 2012 | Gaskin, S. E., Pisaniello, D., & Lower, T. (2012). Worker exposure to zinc phosphide in the preparation of mouse bait. |
| 2011 | Gaskin, S. E. (2011). The influence of cosmetics on the skin absorption of chemicals amongst female workers. |
| 2004 | Gaskin, S. E., & Fallowfield, H. (2004). New Haven Village wastewater treatment plant: Research towards managing the risk associated with water reuse. |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2009 | Gaskin, S. E. (2009). Rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using Australian native grasses. (PhD Thesis). |
| Year | Citation |
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| - | Ramkissoon, C., Tefera, Y. M., Gaskin, S., & Pisaniello, D. (n.d.). Prohibition of engineered stone: Literature review and gap analysis. DOI |
Competitive Research Funding
Research Grants / Commissioned Projects
| Date | Project | Investigators | Collaborators | Funding Body | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | Detecting asbestos accurately and reliably using Novel Fluorescence signatures to enable on-site identification by end users in a range of environments. | Nigel Spooner, Erik Schartner, Gegory Ruthenbeck, Sharyn Gaskin, Rob Loughan, Georgia Khatib. | ASSEA, Flawless Photonics, Rio Tinto | ARC-Linkage (LP240100413) | $741,879 |
| 2024 | Evaluation of a silica exposure risk assessment tool in construction. | Sharyn Gaskin, Yonatal Tefera, Dino Pisaniello, Chandnee Ramkissoon | WorkSafe Vic | Victorian Workcover Authority | $97,978 |
| 2024 | An ion mobility-mass spectrometry based platform for structural proteomics. | Tara Pukala, Peter Hoffmann, Markus Herderich, Marten Snel, Sharyn Gaskin, Keith Searwin, Emma Watson et al | SAHMRI, CALHN | ARC-LIEF (LE240100135) | $880,000 |
| 2023-2024 | A Hand-portable In-situ Real-time Non-contact asbestos sensor. | Nigel Spooner, Chandra Singla, Sharyn Gaskin, Erik Schartner, Cornelia Wilske. | Flawless Photonics | Aust Government, BRII-Regulatory Toxicology | $969,690 |
| 2023 | Review and critical analysis of available evidence related to the safety of working with engineered stone. | Chandnee Ramkissoon, Sharyn Gaskin. | Safe Work Australia | $50,528 | |
| 2021-2024 | The role of particle size in the pathogenesis of engineered stone-associated silicosis. | Graeme Zosky, Sharyn Gaskin, Yong Song, Dino Pisaniello, Jack Rivers-Auty | UTas | Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - Silicosis Research | $665,842 |
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2013- 2024 |
Risk-based Decision-making for Skin Decontamination for CBR Incidents – Phases 2-5 | Sharyn Gaskin, Leigh Thredgold, Dino Pisaniello | UoA, DSTG, QFES | Australian Government (Defence) MOU with the US Government concerning Combating Terrorism Research and Development Grant | $2,972,786 |
| 2021-2022 | Characterising the occupational exposure of SA firefighters to PFAS. | Sharyn Gaskin, Yonatal Tefera | SA MFS | SA MFS | $113,869 |
| 2021 | Development of a measurement method to determine the TLV-Surface Limit concentration of o-phthalaldehyde. | Sharyn Gaskin, Tara Pukala, Leigh Thredgold | SA Health | WorkSafe British Columbia | CAD$74,805 |
| 2020-2021 | Improving exposure science and dust control for engineered stone workers. | Sharyn Gaskin, Leigh Thredgold, Richard Gun | SWSA, SWA, AFOEM | iCARE Dust Disease Care | $224,872 |
| 2020-2021 | Understanding the role of organic resin and metal ions in engineered stone silicosis. | Dino Pisaniello, Sharyn Gaskin, Leigh Thredgold | MAQOHSC | Mining & Quarrying OHS Committee | $78,000 |
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2019- 2020 |
Increasing the understanding of skin absorption of chemicals in hot environments: establishing an evidence base for existing firefighting work practices. | Leigh Thredgold, Sharyn Gaskin, Scott Hanson-Easey, Dino Pisaniello | UoA, SAMFS, CFS, SES & QFES | Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Tactical Research Fund | $52,187 |
| 2018 | Respirable crystalline silica exposures in engineered stone benchtop fabrication. | Sharyn Gaskin, Richard Gun, Hubertus Jersmann, Dino Pisaniello | UoA, RAH-Chest Clinic | SafeWork SA WHS Commisioned Research | $68,500 |
| 2013 | A regulatory framework for carcinogens: Development and trial of an evidence-based audit tool for cytotoxic drugs in hospitals. | Sharyn Gaskin, Dino Pisaniello, Michael Tkaczuk | UoA, SafeWork SA | SafeWork SA WHS Research Grant Program | $95,589 |
| 2012 | Formative study of human exposure to zinc phosphide during the on-farm preparation of mouse baits (Phase 1). | Dino Pisaniello, Sharyn Gaskin, Michael Tkaczuk, Ganyk Jankewicz | UoA, UoSydney | GRDC Research Grant Program | $191,500 |
| 2012 - 2013 | Human exposure to zinc phosphide during the on-farm preparation of mouse baits (Phase 2). | Dino Pisaniello, Sharyn Gaskin, Tony Lower | UoA, UoSydney | GRDC R&D Open Tender | $120,000 |
| 2011 | Understanding and managing occupational health risks from fungal contamination in indoor environments. | Sharyn Gaskin, Dino Pisaniello, Richard Bentham | UoA, SafeWork SA | SafeWork SA OHSW Small Grants Programme | $37,478 |
| 2011 | Area of research/professional development: The influence of cosmetics on the skin absorption of chemicals amongst female workers | Sharyn Gaskin | UoA, SafeWork SA | SafeWork SA Augusta Zadow Scholarship |
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| 2010-2011 | Hazard surveillance for the primary prevention of occupational asthma: a national demonstration project | Pisaniello D, Rothmore P, Stewart S, Crea J, Thaczuk M, Jankewicz G, Gaskin S | UoA, SafeWork SA | SafeWork SA WHS Research Grant Program | $157,479 |
Teaching & Supervision
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| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Improving dust control in the export fodder supply chain for workplace health and safety. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Tun Naing Lin |
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Evidence-based dust exposure prediction and/or control tools in occupational settings | Master of Philosophy (Public Health) | Master | Full Time | Mr Gebisa Guyasa Kabito |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | Health Based Targets for Cyanobacteria Toxins in Recycled Water | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Erin Barrera |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 2017 - 2021 | Principal Supervisor | Analysing Work Environment and Chemical Risk Factors for Occupational Exposure to Pesticides in Horticulture | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Yonatal Mesfin Tefera |
| 2017 - 2020 | Co-Supervisor | Assessment of Blue Light Exposure in the Occupational Visual Field | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms So Young Lee |
| 2013 - 2016 | Co-Supervisor | OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDES: EXPLORATORY CASE STUDIES OF FACTORS INFLUENCING GLOVE PERFORMANCE AND SKIN PENETRATION | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Ismaniza Ismail |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
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| 2015 - ongoing | Chair | AIOH Newsletter Comittee | Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
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| 2016 - ongoing | Member | British Occupational Hygiene Society | United Kingdom |
| 2011 - ongoing | Member | Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand (CASANZ) | - |
| 2010 - ongoing | Member | Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienist (AIOH) | - |
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