Publications

Rudnick SN, McDevitt JJ, Hunt GM, Stawnychy MT, Vincent RL, Brickner PW. Influence of ceiling fan’s speed and direction on efficacy of upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation: experimental. Building and Environment. 2015;92:756-763. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.03.025

Pichurov G, Srebric J, Zhu S, Vincent RL, Brickner PW, Rudnick SN. A validated numerical investigation of the ceiling fan’s role in the upper-room UVGI efficacy. Building and environment. 2015;86:109-119. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.12.021.

Zhu S, Srebric J, Rudnick SN, Vincent RL, Nardell EA. Numerical modeling of indoor environment with a ceiling fan and an upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system. Building and environment. 2014;72:116-124. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.10.019.

Zhu S, Srebric J, Rudnick SN, Vincent RL, Nardell EA. Numerical investigation of upper-room UVGI disinfection efficacy in an environmental chamber with a ceiling fan. Photochemistry and photobiology. 2013;89(4):782-791. doi: 10.1111/php.12039.

Brickner PW, Vincent RL. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation safety concerns: a lesson from the Tuberculosis Ultraviolet Shelter Study: Murphy’s Law affirmed. Photochemistry and photobiology. 2013;89(4):819–821. doi: 10.1111/php.12034.

Vincent, Richard L., T. Sears, P. W. Brickner, and E. A. Nardell. “Computer-aided Design (CAD) for Applying Upper-room UVGI Fixtures to Control Airborne Disease Transmission.” Proceedings of CIE Centenary Conference, “Towards a New Century of Light”. Amphithéâtres Painlevé, Say and Faure, Paris. 15 Apr. 2013. Speech.

Rudnick S, First MW, Sears T, Vincent RL, Brickner PW, Ngai PY, Zhang J, Levin RL, Chin K, Rahn RO, Miller SL, Nardell EA. Spatial distribution of fluence rate from upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation: experimental validation of computer-aided design tool. HVAC&R Research. 2012;18(4):1-21. doi: 10.1080/10789669.2012.667863.

Zhang J, Levin R, Angelo R, Vincent R, Brickner P, Ngai P, Nardell E. A radiometry protocol for UVGI fixtures using a moving-mirror type gonioradiometer. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2012;9:1-9. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2011.648569.

Vincent, Richard L., et al. “Chapter 17: Ultraviolet Lamp Systems.” 2012 ASHRAE Handbook: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning Systems and Equipment. Atlanta, GA: ASHRAE, 2012. Print.

Vincent, Richard L., et al. “Chapter 60: Ultraviolet Air and Surface Treatment.” 2011 ASHRAE Handbook: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning Applications. Atlanta, GA: ASHRAE, 2011. Print.

CIE (2010). CIE 187:2010, UV-C Photocarcinogenesis Risks from Germicidal Lamps. CIE Technical Report TC 6-59. Vienna, Austria, Commission International De L’Eclairage: 1-64. Vincent, Chair.

McAdam JM, Bucher SJ, Brickner PW, Vincent RL, Lascher S. Latent tuberculosis and active tuberculosis disease rates among the homeless, New York, New York, USA, 1992–2006. Emerg Infect Dis. 2009;15(7):1109-1111. doi: 10.3201/eid1507.080410

Rudnick SN, First MW, Vincent RL, Brickner PW. In-place testing of in-duct ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. HVAC&R Research. 2009;15(3):525-535. doi: 10.1080/10789669.2009.10390849.

Nardell EA, Bucher SJ, Brickner PW, Wang C, Vincent RL, Becan-McBride K, James MA, Michael M, Wright JD. Safety of upper-room ultraviolet germicidal air disinfection for room occupants: results from the Tuberculosis Ultraviolet Shelter Study. Public Health Rep. 2008;123(1):52-60. PMCID: PMC2099326.

Vincent, Richard L., et al. “Chapter 16: Ultraviolet Lamp Systems.” 2008 ASHRAE Handbook: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning Systems and Equipment. Atlanta, GA: ASHRAE, 2008. Print.

R. Vincent and P. Brickner. Safety and UV Exposure. IAQ Applications, Vol. 9, No. 3, Summer 2008.

First MW, Rudnick SN, Banahan KF, Vincent RL, Brickner PW. Fundamental factors affecting upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation–Part I. Experimental. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2007;4(5):321-331. doi: 10.1080/15459620701271693.

Brons J, Bierman A, Brickner P, Vincent R. Field Evaluation of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) in an Air Duct System. Troy, NY: Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2007. Print.

Bucher SJ, Brickner PW, Vincent RL. Influenzalike illness among homeless persons. Emerg Infect Dis. 2006;12(7):1162-1163. doi: 10.3201/eid1207.060217

Brickner PW, Vincent RL, First MW, Nardell EA, Murray M, Kaufman W. The application of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to control transmission of airborne disease: bioterrorism countermeasure. Public Health Rep. 2003;118(2):99-114. PMCID: PMC1497517

Boyce P, Brickner P, Vincent RControlling Tuberculosis Transmission with Ultraviolet Radiation. Troy, NY: Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2003. Print.

CIE (2003). CIE 155:2003, Ultraviolet Air Disinfection. CIE Technical Report TC 6-35. Vienna, Austria, Commission International De L’Eclairage: 1-64. Vincent, Chair.

Vincent, Richard L., R. Levin, E. Nardell, P. Brickner, W. Blizter, and P. Franck. “Ultraviolet air disinfection to control disease transmission.” Proceedings from the 5th International Symposium on Light and Human Health. Electric Power Research Institute, Orlando. 03 Nov. 2002. Speech.

Brickner PW, Vincent RL, Nardell E, Pilek C, Chaisson WT, First MW, Freeman J, Wright JD, Rudnick SN, and Dumyahn T. Ultraviolet upper-room air disinfection for tuberculosis control: an epidemiological trial. Journal of Healthcare Safety Compliance & Infection Control. 2000;4(3):123-131.