His research studies have included: formaldehyde contamination of residences and associated health problems; mold contamination of buildings/sampling methods; building radon; indoor air quality problems in school buildings; emissions from combustion appliances/combusted materials; sick building syndrome; and lead-based paint contamination in residences.

He has served as an indoor air quality and industrial hygiene consultant, conducting air quality investigations in hundreds of buildings including residences, private and municipal offices, schools, hospitals and industrial facilities. He has been an expert witness in numerous personal injury legal claims associated with building environments. He is a certified industrial hygienist.

Dr. Godish is the author of four books: Air Quality, Fourth Edition (2003)Indoor Environmental Quality (2000),   Sick Buildings: Definition, Diagnosis and Mitigation (1995), and Indoor Air Pollution Control (1989), all published by CRC  Press, Boca Raton, Fla.

He teaches courses on air quality, indoor environmental quality,, occupational/industrial hygiene, lead and asbestos assessment, and hazardous materials health and safety.

Dr. Godish can be reached via e-mail at tjgodish@bsu.edu