Publications

Dr. Catherine Johnson has an impressive collection of scholarly publications showcasing her remarkable contributions to Mining and Explosives Engineering. With an unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge and exploring the frontiers of research, Dr. Catherine Johnson has assembled an extensive portfolio of academic achievements that span Refereed Journal Articles, Refereed Conference Papers, Conference Papers, Conference Presentations, and Book Chapters. This collection continues to expand, reflecting Dr. Catherine Johnson’s ongoing dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge. With each new publication, she enriches her discipline and inspires fellow researchers to join her in the pursuit of excellence. You can find a comprehensive list of her work and publications on her Google Scholar as well as see her citiations on Scopus.

Refereed Journal Articles

1. E.M. Johnson, R. Bauer, C.E. Johnson, “Analyzing the effectiveness of the Gurney method for small scale fragmentation propulsion using Exploding Bridge Wire detonators”, Propellants Explosives and Pyrotechnics Fall 2022 doi: 10.1002/prep.202200246 Accepted April 21, 2023

2. C. E. Johnson and K. Williams, “Evaluating Blast Wave Overpressure from Non-Spherical Charges Using Time of Arrival from High-Speed Video,” Propellants Explos. Pyrotech., doi: 10.1002/prep.202200346 Accepted March 22, 2023 .

3. I. Brown, B. Birch, T. White, C.E. Johnson “Cost-benefit analysis of using electronic detonators in a large Carboniferous Limestone quarry in the North of England”, 2023. The Journal of Explosives Engineering Volume 40, Number 1 pp 6-18.

4. R. Bauer, P. Pitzel, E.M. Johnson, C.E. Johnson, “Water-cased Kicker Charges for Use in Explosive Demolition”, Buildings 2023; 13(2):378. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13020378 (IF 3.6)

5. R. Bauer, C. Thomas, E. Baker, E.M. Johnson, K. Williams, M. Langenderfer*, C.E. Johnson, “Shock Wave Formation from Head-On Collision of Two Subsonic Vortex Rings”, Sci. Rep., vol. 12, no. 1, Art. no. 1, May 2022, doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-11268-8. (IF 4.379)

6. Johnson, E. M., M. Langenderfer., D. Doucet., J Schott., K Williams., B. Rutter., C. E. Johnson. “An experimental and simulated investigation into the validity of unrestricted blast wave scaling models when applied to transonic flow in complex tunnel environments” Journal of Protective Structures. May 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/20414196221095252 (If 1.67)

7. M. Langenderfer, E. Bohannan, J. Watts, W. Fahrenholtz, C. E. Johnson, “Relating Detonation Parameters to the Detonation Synthesis of Silicon Carbide”. Journal of Applied Physics. Volume 131 Issue 17. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0082367 (IF 2.546)

8. Shanyan Chen, Heather R. Siedhoff, Hua Zhang, Pei Liu, Ashley Balderrama, Runting Li, Catherine Johnson, C. Michael Greenlief, Bastijn Koopmans, Timothy Hoffman, Ralph G. DePalma, De-Pei Li, Jiankun Cui, Zezong Gu, “Low-intensity blast induces acute glutamatergic hyperexcitability in mouse hippocampus leading to long-term learning deficits and altered expression of proteins involved in synaptic plasticity and serine protease inhibitors,” Neurobiology of Disease, Volume 165, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2022.105634. (IF 5.227)

9. Langenderfer. M., Y. Zhou., J. Watts., W. Fahrenholtz., C. E. Johnson. “Detonation Synthesis of Nanoscale Silicon Carbide from Elemental Silicon” Ceramics International. February 2022 (IF 4.527)

10. Williams. K., C. E. Johnson. “Investigating Reaction Zone Jetting as a Driver of Blast Wave Anisotropy Using Computer Modeling and Metal Plate Impact Testing” Journal of Applied Physics. November 2021. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0068877 (IF 2.546)

11. Brinkman J. L and C. E. Johnson, “Effects of Downwash from a 6-Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on Gas Monitor Concentrations,” Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Springer, May 2021. (IF 1.42)

12. Williams K., M. J. Langenderfer, G. Olbricht and C. E. Johnson, “Blast Wave Shaping by Altering Cross Sectional Shape,” Propellants Explosives and Pyrotechnics, Volume 46. 2021. DOI: 10.1002/prep.202000283 (IF 1.544)

13. Langenderfer M. J., K. Williams, A. Douglas, B. Rutter, and C. E. Johnson, “An evaluation of measured and predicted air blast parameters from partially confined blast waves,” Shock Waves, 6 March 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00193-021-00993-0 (IF 2.04)

14. Rutter, B., Song, H., DePalma, R.G., Hubler, G., Cui, J., Gu, Z., Johnson, C.E. “Shock Wave Physics as Related to Primary Non-Impact Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury” Military Medicine. Volume 186, Issue Supplement_1, January-February 2021, Pages 601–609. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa290 (IF 0.906)

15. Langenderfer M. J., W. G. Fahrenholtz, J. Heniff, L. Nguyen, J. Watts and C. E. Johnson “Shock focusing effects on silica phase production during cyclotrimethylene trinitramine/2,4,6-trinitrotoluene detonations,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 129, in press 2021. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0032163 (IF 2.546)

16. Miller, J., P. Mulligan., C. E. Johnson. “Comminution of Pulverized Pittsburgh Coal During ASTM E1226-12a Dust Combustibility Testing” Power Technology. 2020. Volume 375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2020.07.059 (IF 5.13)

17. Brinkman, J. L., B. Davis., C.E. Johnson. “Post-Movement Stabilization Time for the Downwash Region of a 6-rotor UAV for Remote Gas Monitoring” Volume 6 Issue 9 September 2020. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04994. (IF 1.650)

18. Rutter, B., Song, H., DePalma, R.G., Hubler, G., Cui, J., Gu, Z., Johnson, C.E. “Shock Wave Physics as Related to Primary Non-Impact Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury” Military Medicine. “In Press, August 2020” (IF 0.906)

19. Miller, J., P. Mulligan., C. E. Johnson. “Comminution of Pulverized Pittsburgh Coal During ASTM E1226-12a Dust Combustibility Testing” Power Technology. 2020 Volume 375, pp28-32. (IF 3.413)

20. Abdullahi, I. M.., M. Langenderfer., O. Shenderova., N. Nunn., M. D. Torelli., C. Johnson. Mochalin. V “Explosive Fragmentation of Luminescent Diamond Particles”. Carbon. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2020.03.057. (IF 9.594)

21. Johnson C. E., Rutter B., Urban C., Schott J., Doucet D., Moore C., Perry K., “Small-scale testing of coal dust explosion propagation and relation to active barrier suppression systems”, New Trends in Production Engineering 2019 2(1), 321-329. doi: https://doi.org/10.2478/ntpe-2019-0034.

22. Seman, J., C. Giraldo-Castano., C. E. Johnson. Delay Time Effects on Measured Concentration and Concentration Uncertainties using Neutron Activation Analysis on Explosives Taggants. Applied Radiation and Isotopes. 2019. (IF 1.123)

23. Martin J. Langenderfer, William G. Fahrenholtz, Sergii Chertopalov, Yue Zhou, Vadym N. Mochalin, Catherine E. Johnson. Detonation Synthesis of Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles. Ceramics International. 2019. (IF 3.450)

24. Seman, J., C.H. Castano-Giraldo, C.E. Johnson “Reactive not Proactive: A Review of Explosive Identification Taggant History in the United States and Introduction of the Nuclear Barcode Identification Taggant Model. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. 2019. doi.org/10.1002/prep.201800322. (IF 1.634)

25. L. M. Konan, H. Song, G. Pentecost, D. Fogwe, T. Ndam, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, D. Grant, T. White, M. Chen, W. Xia, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Multi-Focal Neuronal Ultrastructural Abnormalities and Synaptic Alterations in Mice after Low-Intensity Blast Exposure. Journal of Neurotrauma. 2019 Jan 22. http://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2018.6260. (IF 3.754)

26. H. Song, M. Chen, C. Chen, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, J. Cheng, X. Wang, R. H. Swerdlow, R. G. DePalma, W. Xia, Z. Gu. Proteomic Analysis and Biochemical Correlates of Mitochondrial Dysfunction following Low-Intensity Primary Blast Exposure. Journal of Neurotrauma. November 2018. DOI: 10.1089/neu.2018.6114. (IF 3.754)

27. M. Chen, H. Song, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, G. K. Hubler, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu, W. Xia. Proteomic Profiling of Mouse Brains Exposed to Blast-induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Reveals Changes in Axonal Proteins and Phosphorylated Tau. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Volume 66, Issue 2, pp 751-773, 2018. DOI:10.3233/JAD-180726. (IF 3.517)

28. Miller, J, P. Mulligan, K. Perry, R. Eades, C. E Johnson, “Explosive Dust Test Vessel Comparison using Pulverized Pittsburgh Coal.” Archives of Mining Sciences (AMS). Volume 63, No 3, 2018. (IF 0.67)

29. Eades R.Q, K. Perry, J. Miller, C.E Johnson. “Evaluation of the 20 Liter Dust Explosibility Testing Chamber and Comparison to a modified 38 Liter Vessel for Underground Coal” International Journal of Mining Science and Technology. Volume 28, Issue 6, November 2018, pp 885-890. (IF 3.903)

30. Seman, J., Giraldo C.H.C., Johnson C.E., “Detectability of Rare Earth Elements in Explosive Post Blast Residues by Neutron Activation Analysis for use as Identification Taggants” Journal of Forensic Research. 2018, Vol 9(3): 423

31. H. Song, L. M. Konan, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, G. K. Hubler, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Nanometer Ultrastructural Brain Damage following Low Intensity Primary Blast Wave Exposure. Neural Regeneration Research. Volume 13, Issue 9, pp 1516-1519. 2018; 13:1516-9. doi: 10.4103/1673-5374.237110. (IF 2.472)

32. Song, J., Cui, J., Simonyi, A., Johnson, C. E., Hubler, G. K., DePalma, R. G., Gu, Z, “Linking blast physics to biological outcomes in mild traumatic brain injury: Narrative review and preliminary report for an open-field blast model.” 2016. Behavioral Brain Research. 2018 Mar 15;340:147-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2016.08.037 (IF 3.002)

33. Song, H., L. Konan, J. Cui, C.E Johnson, M. Langenderfer, D. Grant, T. Ndam, A. Simonyi, T. White, U. Demirci, D. Mott, D. Schwer, G. Hubler, I. Cernak., Gu, Z, “Ultrastructural Brain Abnormalities and Associated Behavioral Changes in Mice after Low-Intensity Blast Exposure”. Volume 347, pp 148-157, 2018. Behavioral Brain Research. 2018 Jul 16;347:148-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.03.007. (IF 3.002)

34. Brinkman, J.L., J.R. Schafler, and C.E. Johnson. Oct 2017. “A Study of US Coal Mine Closures since 1994.” Mining Engineering, Vol. 69, No. 10.

35. Cahill, P.G., C.E. Johnson, and J. Nawrocki. Oct 2017. “The effects of Detonation Wave Collisions on Rock Throw.” Mining Engineering, Vol. 69, No. 6.

36. W. J. Birch, Birmingham, L, Johnson, C.E., Hosein, S. “Determination of the Precise Origin of Air Overpressure Generated from Production Blasts at Melton Ross Quarry. 2017. Blasting and Fragmentation Volume 11, Number 1.

37. P.G. Cahill, Hettinger, M. R., Nawrocki J., Johnson, C. E. “Full Scale Testing of Delay Timing Effects on Rock Fragmentation in the Shock Collision Regions” 2017. Blasting and Fragmentation Volume 11, Number 1.

38. W.J. Birch., L. Bermingham., C. Johnson., R. Farnfield., S. Hosein. “Investigation to Determine the Origin of Air Overpressure from Quarry Blasting”. 2014. Journal of Explosives Engineering, International Society of Explosives Engineers, Volume 31 Number 1, Cleveland, OH.

39. Lashgari, A., C. Johnson, V. Kecojevic, B. Lusk, J.M. Hoffman, “NOx Emission of Equipment and Blasting Agents in Surface Coal Mining.” 2013 Mining Engineering, Society of Mining Engineering, Volume 65, No. 10, Littleton, CO

Refereed Conference Papers

1. M. Herman, S. Linehan, J. Toedter, L. Conner, C.E. Johnson, “Anisometric Blast Wave Propagation of Geometric Charges in Breaching Applications”, 49th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), San Antonio, TX, February 4-8, 2023.

2. J. Henderson, R.L. Bauer, C.E. Johnson, “Controlling Fragmentation and Ground Vibrations at Owensville Quarry”, 49th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), San Antonio, TX, February 4-8, 2023.

3. W.J. Birch, C.E. Johnson, R. Farnfield, S. Hosein, “Determination of the Seismic Velocity Originating from a Quarry Blast Using GPS Enable “Stand Alone” Blast Vibration Monitors”, 49th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), San Antonio, TX, February 4-8, 2023.

4. R. Farnfield, W.J. Birch, C.E. Johnson, S. Hosein, “MEMS Accelerometers in Blast Induced Shock and Vibration Monitoring”, 49th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), San Antonio, TX, February 4-8, 2023.

5. R.L. Bauer, P. Pitzel, E.M. Johnson, C.E. Johnson, “Demolition using water-based kicker charges”, 49th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), San Antonio, TX, February 4-8, 2023.

6. E.M. Johnson, R.L. Bauer, C.E. Johnson, “Study of Sheet Charge Initiation with Varied Cap Type, Orientation, and Distance”, 49th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), San Antonio, TX, February 4-8, 2023.

7. E.M. Johnson, R.L. Bauer, C.E. Johnson, “A simulated and experimental investigation into the effect of casing material fracture on the axial explosive performance of cylindrical charges”, 22nd Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter (SCCM), Anaheim, CA, July 11-15, 2022.

8. R. Bauer, E.M. Johnson, A. Douglas, C.E. Johnson, “Experimental Evaluation of the Formation of a Shockwave from two Colliding Subsonic Vortex Rings”, 22nd Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter (SCCM), Anaheim, CA, July 11-15, 2022.

9. E.M. Johnson, K.J. Williams, C.E. Johnson, “Experimental Investigation into the TNT Equivalency of Electric, Non-electric and Electronic Detonators”, 48th conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), Las Vegas, NV, January 28-February 2, 2022.

10. I. Brown, B. Birch, T. White, C.E. Johnson “Cost-benefit analysis of using electronic detonators in a large Carboniferous Limestone quarry in the North of England”, 48th conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), Las Vegas, NV, January 28-February 2, 2022.

11. Williams K., Johnson C. E., “Calculating Shock Wave Overpressure from High-Speed Video”, 46th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, Denver, CO, January 26-29, 2020

12. Rutter B., Mulligan P., Johnson C. E., “Investigating the Use of Complex Geometry Shock Tunnels to Model Urban Bombings”, 46th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, Denver, CO, January 26-29, 2020

13. Seo M., Torrance A., Cavanough G., Rutter B., Johnson C. E., “Innovative method to approach velocity of detonation by measuring electromagnetic pulse (EMP)”, The 10th European Federation of Explosive Engineers World Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 2019

14. Johnson C. E., Rutter B., Urban C., Schott J., Doucet D., Moore C., Perry K., “Small-scale testing of coal dust explosion propagation and relation to active barrier suppression systems”, XI International Conference Mining Techniques TUR 2019, Krakow, Poland, 2019

15. Langenderfer M., Fahrenholtz W., Johnson C., “Modeling Effects of Inert Additives on RDX/TNT Detonation Parameters to Predict Detonation Synthesis Phase Production”, 21st Biennial Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter. Portland, OR, June 17, 2019

16. Ho J., Lough C., Mulligan P., Johnson C. E., “Additive Manufacturing of Linear Shaped Charges for Curved Penetration”, 21st Biennial Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter. Portland, OR, June 17, 2019

17. Mulligan, P; Kinzel, E.C, Johnson. C. E. “Explosive Compaction of Additively Manufactured Material” 21st Biennial Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter. Portland, OR, June 17, 2019

18. Langenderfer M., D. Doucet, C. Angell, W. Joa, K. Wagner, C. E Johnson, “Hemispherical Charge Comparison to Kingery-Bulmash”, 45th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, Nashville, TN, January 27-30, 2019.

19. Ho, J., Lough, C., Mulligan, P., Kinzel, E., Johnson, C. “Additive Manufacturing of Liners for Conical Shaped Charges: Practicality and Performance” 45th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, International Society of Explosives Engineers, Nashville, TN, January 27-30, 2019.

20. Miller. J, C. Johnson, P. Mulligan. “Explosive Dust Characteristics Evaluation of Pulverized Pittsburgh Coal Using ASTM E1226-12 Test Standard.” Combustion Institute, 2018 ESSCI Spring Technical Meeting, Paper ID: 36CB-0060

21. Johnson. C, M. Langenderfer, N. Nunn, W. Fahrenholtz, V. Mochalin, O. Shenderova, “Behavior of NV Fluorescent Nanodiamonds in Detonation” 2018 MRS Spring Meeting: Nanodiamonds—Synthesis, Characterization, Surface Chemistry and Applications. Phoenix, AZ, April 2-6, 2018

22. Williams. K, C. E Johnson, M. Langenderfer, P. Mulligan, “Effect of Explosive Charge Geometry on Shock Wave Propagation” 44th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, San Antonio, TX, January 28-31, 2018.

23. Rutter. B, C. E Johnson, “Modelling Complex Shock Tunnel for Shock Interaction and Transfer Testing,” 44th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, San Antonio, TX, January 28-31, 2018.

24. Langenderfer. M, C. E Johnson, W.G. Fahrenholtz, V. Mochalin, and S. Chertopalov, “Detonation Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Process Development and Testing,” 44th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, San Antonio, TX, January 28-31, 2018.

25. V. Mochalin, I Abdullahi, M. Langenderfer, N. Nunn, C. Johnson, W. Fahrenholtz, and O. Shenderova, “Top-Down Route to NV Fluorescent Nanodiamonds Using Detonation,” Materials Research Society New Diamond and Nano Carbons Conference, May 20-24, 2018, Flagstaff, AZ

26. Birch. W, Bermingham. L, White. T, Hosein. S, Johnson. C, “Potential Impact of Blast Layout, Sequence and Detonator Timings on Sir Overpressure from Blasting” 44th Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, International Society of Explosives Engineers, San Antonio, TX, January 28-31, 2018.

27. Ho. J., C.S. Lough., P. Mulligan., E.C Kinzel., C.E Johnson., “Additive Manufacturing of Liners for Shaped Charges.” 29th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2018; The University of Texas in Austin. Austin, United States; 13 August 2018 through 15 August 201

28. Song. H, L. Konan, J. Cui, T. Ndam, A. Simonyi, C. E. Johnson, I. Cernak, U. Demirci, G. K. Hubler, R.G. DePalma, Z. Gu, “The Behaviors and Neuropathology Linked with Biomechanics in a Murine Model of Open-Field Blast-Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury” Program No. 140.18 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Neuroscience 2017, Washington DC, November 11-15, 2017

29. Fahrenholtz. W.G., C. Johnson, V. Mochalin, M. Langenderfer, and S. Chertopalov, “Synthesis of Nanomaterials in Extreme Environments,” Materials Science and Technology Annual Conference and Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA, October 8-11, 2017.

30. C. E. Johnson, K. Williams, P. Mulligan, J. Heniff, M. Langenderfer, “Effect of Explosive Charge Geometry on Shockwave Propagation” 20th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, St. Louis, MO, July 9-14, 2017.

31. J. Seman, C. Johnson, C. Castano, ” Holmium and Samarium Detectability in Post-Blast Residue ” 20th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, St. Louis, MO, July 9-14, 2017.

32. M. Langenderfer, C. Johnson, W. Fahrenholtz, and V. Mochalin, “Detonation Synthesis of Alpha-Variant Silicon Carbide,” 20th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, St. Louis, MO, July 9-14, 2017.

33. Mundwiller, N., P. Cahill., J. Miller., C.E. Johnson. “Missouri S&T Experimental Mine Expansion and Associated Risk Safety Analysis” 2017. Proceedings of the Forty-Third Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Orlando, FL.

34. Hettinger, M., C.E. Johnson., J, Nawrocki. “The Effects of Short Delay Times on Rock Fragmentation” 2016. Proceedings of the Forty-Second Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Las Vegas, NV.

35. Sainato, S., C.E. Johnson. “Student Recruiting into the Explosives Industry – A Survey” 2015. Proceedings of the Forty-First Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. New Orleans, LA

36. Johnson, C.E., B.T. Lusk, J.M. Hoffman, N. Lee. “Investigating Shock Wave and Detonation Wave Interactions and their effect on Fragmentation” 2014. Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Detonation Symposium. San Francisco, CA.

37. Hoffman, J.M., C.E., Johnson, “A Survey to Better Understand Collegiate Talent for Recruiting Purposes”, 2014. Proceedings of the Fortieth Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.” Denver, CO

38. Johnson, C.E., B.T., Lusk, J.M., Hoffman, “NOx Emissions from Blasting Activities in a Surface Mining Operation”, 2014. Proceedings of the Fortieth Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.” Denver, CO

39. Johnson, C.E, B.T., Lusk, J.M., Hoffman, “Risk Assessment Software Applied to Large Bomb Detonations Near Structures”, 2014. Proceedings of the Fortieth Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.” Denver, CO

40. Johnson, C.E., B.T., Lusk, J.M., Hoffman, “Investigating Colliding Shock”, 2014. Proceedings of the Fortieth Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.” Denver, CO

41. Birch, W.J., L. Bermingham., C.E., Johnson., R. Farnfield., S. Hosein. “Investigation to Determine the Origin of Air Overpressure from Quarry Blasting”. 2013. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique.” Dallas, Fort Worth, TX

Conference Papers

1. M. Seo, A. Torrance, G. Cavanough, C. E Johnson, “Innovative Method to Approach Velocity of Detonation (VOD) by Measuring Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)”, Annual Society of Mining Metallurgy & Exploration Conference, Denver, CO, February 24-27, 2019.

2. Brinkman, J.L. and C.E. Johnson. Feb 2018. “Remote Data Collection of NOx Emissions from Surface Coal Mine Blasts Using UAVs and Evaluation of Effects on Human Health and the Environment.” Proceedings of the 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Minneapolis, MN.

3. Mundwiller, N., Schafler, J.R., Johnson, C.E., “Highlight of Various Explosives Related Research Projects at Missouri S&T”. 2017. Proceedings of the 2017 Annual Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference. Spearfish, SD.

4. Schafler, J.R., J.L. Brinkman,, C.E. Johnson., D. Humphreys., T. O’Beirne. “Management of Explosion Risks in Underground Coal Mines with the use of Bag Barriers”. 2017. Proceedings of the 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Denver, CO.

5. Brinkman, J.L., J.R. Schafler., C.E. Johnson. “A Study of U.S. Coal Mine Closures Since 1994”. 2017. Proceedings of the 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Denver, CO.

6. Cahill, P., C.E. Johnson., J. Nawrocki. “The Effects of Detonation Wave Collisions on Rock Throw”. 2017. Proceedings of the 2017 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Denver, CO.

7. Lashgari, A., C.E. Johnson., V. Kecojevic., B. Lusk., J.M. Hoffman. “NOx Emission of Equipment and Blasting Agents in Surface Mining”. 2014. Proceedings of the 2014 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Salt Lake City, UT.

Conference Presentations

1. C. Thomas, F. Dogan, C.E. Johnson, “Helmet protection from blast loading blast-induced traumatic brain injury on the effectiveness of a Polyurethane-based Rubber helmet liner”, Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), Kissimmee, FL, September 12-15, 2022.

2. E.M. Johnson, K.J. Williams, C.E. Johnson, “A simulated and experimental investigation into the effect of casing material fracture on the axial explosive performance of cylindrical charges”, 22nd Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter (SCCM), Anaheim, CA, July 11-15, 2022.

3. R. Bauer, M. Langenderfer, C.E. Johnson, “Experimental Evaluation of the Formation of a Shockwave from two Colliding Subsonic Vortex Rings”, 22nd Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter (SCCM), Anaheim, CA, July 11-15, 2022.

4. E.M. Johnson, R. Bauer, C.E. Johnson, “Simulation and Experimental Evaluation of Casing Material Effects on Detonation Parameters”, International Explosives Conference (IEC), London, UK, June 22-24, 2022

5. Catherine E. Johnson, Martin Langenderfer, Emily Johnson, Rachel Bauer, Cody Thomas, Barbara Rutter “Bridging the Gaps Between Blast Exposure Measurement, Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis, and Prevention”, International Forum on Blast Injury Countermeasures (IFBIC), McLean, Virginia, May 9-11 2022.

6. Catherine E. Johnson, Emily Johnson, Danielle Gines, Jennifer Harrell, Yun Seong Song, Julie A. Semon, “Effect of Age and Gender on Clinical Scores of Mice Exposed to Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury”, International Forum on Blast Injury Countermeasures (IFBIC), McLean, Virginia, May 9-11 2022.

7. S. Bailey, E. Baker, M. Langenderfer, F. Schott, W. Fahrenholtz, C.E. Johnson, “Detonation Synthesis of Boron Nitride” APS March Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 17, 2022.

8. E. Baker, M. Langenderfer, S. Bailey, F. Schott, W. Fahrenholtz, C.E. Johnson, “Synthesis of Graphene via Combustion of Acetylene and Oxygen Gasses”, APS March Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 17, 2022

9. Olajide Adetunji, Jiandong Wu, Mousumi Bose, Austin Sigler, Annalise Pfaff, Catherine Johnson, Nuran Ercal, Honglan Shi, Paul Nam, “Therapeutic Assessment of N-Acetylcysteine Amide in Traumatic Brain Injury Using LC-MS/MS”, Pittcon, online, March 5-9 2022.

10. C. Thomas, C.E. Johnson, “Analysis and visualization of shock wave interactions between the head and the helmet, and relation to blast-induced traumatic brain injury using open field blasts and Schlieren imagery”, Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), 2021

11. Olajide Adetunji, Jiandong Wu, Austin Sigler, Mousumi Bose, Annalise Pfaff, Catherine Johnson, Nuran Ercal, Honglan Shi1, Paul Nam, “Evaluation of N-Acetylcysteine amide as a therapeutic for traumatic brain injury using LC-MS/MS” ACS Spring 2021

12. Siedhoff, R. H., J. Cui, R. Li, L. M. Konan, H. Song, S. Chen, C. E. Johnson, B. Rutter, D. Grant, T. White, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Primary low-intensity blast exposure induces multi-focal neuronal ultrastructural abnormalities, synaptic alterations and associated behavioral deficits in mice. American Society for Neurochemistry (ASN) Annual Meeting, St. Charles, MO April 18-22, 2020

13. Bose, M., A. Sigler, A. Pfaff, B. Rutter, W. Liu, H. Shi, N. Ercal, C. E. Johnson, P. Nam. UFLC-MS/MS Analysis of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers from Explosive Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury. Pittcon, Chicago, IL, March 1-5, 2020

14. Rutter, B., C. E. Johnson,. Relating blast induced traumatic injury to observable blast injuries by analyzing shock wave physics. ABI 2020 15th Annual Conference on Brain Injury Best Practices in Brain Injury Medicine and Neurorehabilitiaon: Improving Outcomes through Interdisciplinary Collaboration. 2020 ABI New Orleans, LA February 27-29, 2020

15. Rutter, B., H. Song, J. Cui, R. G. DePalma, S. W. Hoffman, G. G. Hubler, Z. Gu C., E. Johnson. Impact of shock wave physics in open air on blast-induced traumatic brain injury. 2019 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) Kissimmee, FL, August 19-22, 2019

16. Siedhoff, H., L. M. Konan, H. Song, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, B. Rutter, D. Grant, T. White, M. Chen, W. Xia, G. Hubler, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Primary low-intensity blast exposure: Energy parameters inducing multi-focal neuronal ultrastructural abnormalities and synaptic alterations in mice. 2019 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Chicago, IL: Society for Neuroscience, 2019. Online.

17. M. Seo, A. Torrance, G. Cavanough, C.E. Johnson, “Innovative Method to Approach Velocity of Detonation (VOD) by Measuring Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)”, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME), Nashville, TN, 2019

18. Langenderfer, M., B. Rutter, J. A. Semon, R. K. Brow, C. E. Johnson. Murine Model of Mild Blast-induced Traumatic Brain Injury. 2019 Ozark Biomedical Initiative (OBI) Research Symposium, Rolla, MO September 14, 2019

19. Bose, M., A. Sigler, A. Pfaff, B. Rutter, W. Liu, H. Shi, N. Ercal, C. E. Johnson, P. Nam. Development of UFLC-MS/MS Analysis for Oxidative Stress Biomarkers from Explosive Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury. 2019 Ozark Biomedical Initiative (OBI) Research Symposium, Rolla, MO September 14, 2019

20. Song, H., L. M. Konan, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, B. Rutter, D. Grant, T. White, M. Chen, W. Xia, G. Hubler, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Primary low-intensity blast exposure: Energy parameters inducing ultrastructural, mitochondrial, and associated neurobehavioral abnormalities. NeuroTrauma 2019.

21. Song, S., L. M. Konan, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, M. Langenderfer, D. Grant, B.Yang, X. Wang, T. White, C. M. Greenlief, U. Demirci, G. Y. Sun, G. K. Hubler, R. Swerdlow, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Characterization of mitochondrial damage due to low-intensity primary blast injury. 2018 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS).

22. Song, H., L. M. Konan, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, M. Langenderfer, D. Grant, B. Yang, X. Wang, T. White, C. M. Greenlief, U. Demirci, G. Y. Sun, G. K. Hubler, R. Swerdlow, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Characterization of mitochondrial damage due to low-intensity primary blast injury. 2018 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience, 2018. Online.

23. Song, H., L. M. Konan, J. Cui, C. E. Johnson, M. Langenderfer, D. Grant, T. Ndam, T. White, U. Demirci, D. R. Mott, D. Schwer, G. K. Hubler, I. Cernak, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. Low-intensity primary blast induces nanoscale brain damage and associated behavioral impairments in mice. 3rd Joint Symposium of the International and National Neurotrauma Societies and AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care (NeuroTrauma 2018).

24. Manley, P., Ghulam, A., Yin, Z., Berezin, M., Johnson, C. and Burken, J., 2017, April. Phytoforensic methods from the air: Hyperspectral Image (HSI) comparison of plant responses to energetics exposure and drought stress. In abstracts of papers of the American Chemical Society (vol. 253). 1155 16th St, NW, Washington, DC 20036 USA: Amer Chemical Soc.

25. Song, H., L. Konan, J. Cui, T. Ndam, A. Simonyi, C. E. Johnson, I. Cernak, U. Demirci, G. G. Hubler, R. G. DePalma, Z. Gu. The behaviors and neuropathology linked with biophysics in a murine model of open-field blast-induced mild traumatic brain injury. 2017 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS).

26. Johnson, C. E. and J Nawrocki. “The effects of Short Delay Times on Rock Fragmentation” 18th Drilling and Blasting Conference, November 16-17, 2017

Book Chapters

1. Johnson, C.E. “Chapter 4: Effect of Wave Collision on Fragmentation and Energy Efficiency of Mining and Comminution” Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry: Best Practices & Research Directions. Springer. October 2017

2. Johnson, C.E., B. Lusk, J.M. Hoffman, J. Rathbun, “Surface Coal Mine Blasting Optimization and Mitigation of Environmental Impacts: Mine to Fill.” Environmental Considerations in Energy Production. 2012

3. Lashgari, A., C. Johnson, V. Kecojevic, B. Lusk, J.M. Hoffman, “NOx Emission of Equipment and Blasting Agents in Surface Coal Mining.” Environmental Considerations in Energy Production. 2012