Chrysoula J. Komis,
PhD, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CPEA, AIHA Fellow

Senior Scientist

Chrysoula Komis brings 40+ years of occupational health and safety experience working with chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, food industry, laboratories, foundries, and light manufacturing clients. Her lengthy tenure with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides an invaluable perspective in helping clients overcome regulatory hurdles.  As a Consultant with Colden, Dr. Komis’ specialties include: litigation support and expert testimony, industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, guidance on Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs), hazard assessment, biosafety, laboratory safety, safety and health auditing, chemical hazard information, training, and OSHA recordkeeping review.

Chrys holds a Doctorate in Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology and a Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene from Drexel University.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Biology from Marist College.  She is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, a Certified Safety Professional, a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, and a Registered Biosafety Professional (retired).  She was an Adjunct Professor at Temple University in the Departments of Public Health and Civil and Environmental Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health at Drexel University.

Chrys has been an active member of the National and Philadelphia Section of the AIHA since 1977 and has served several terms as a member of local chapter’s Board of Directors.  She is also a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.