Welcome Our New Director

Dr. Michael Hejazi

Dr. Michael Hejazi

Dr. Hejazi has spent over 30 years working for or with a variety of Federal Agencies including OSHA, EPA, DOT, USDA and FDA conducting inspections, research, training and investigations. Dr. Hejazi spent over 21 years working for United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration as Senior Industrial Hygienist, Team Lead, Assistant Area Director and Acting Area Director keeping workers safe from accidents and injuries. Dr. Hejazi was responsible for the prevention of job-related accidents, as well as the management of those that did ultimately occur including fatalities, amputations, and over exposure to toxins. Dr. Hejazi received multiple awards in the area of occupational health and safety from the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration including ten Honor Award, five Occupational Safety and Health Regional Award, four USDOL Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award and one USDOL Security, Safety and Health Award.

Dr. Hejazi received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of Texas, El Paos, Master of Science degree in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences and concentration in Forensic Drug Chemistry from University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Master of science degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences and a concentration in Forensic Toxicology from University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Forensic Sciences with Supervised Research Project on Forensic Chemistry from the National University and Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Chemistry from Northwest Missouri State University. Dr. Hejazi attended Boston University School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences and is certified in clinical research and investigation. Dr. Hejazi has also satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Professional Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management including 270 hours of instruction from the University of California, San Diego. He is also a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board and Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).