Alan Bergmann

Dr. Alan Bergmann is a postdoctoral researcher at the Ecotox Centre (Eawag, Switzerland) since 2017. He specializes in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, focusing on effect-directed analysis and passive sampling techniques for environmental contaminant mixtures.

• Education: PhD in Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (2011-2017, Oregon State University); B.S. in Environmental Toxicology (2006-2011, Western Washington University)

Research Interests: Bergmann develops bioassays for food packaging safety and drinking water analysis, particularly using chromatography-based methods (HPTLC) and zebrafish models to identify toxicants. His work addresses environmental mixtures from tire wear particles and micropollutants.

Recent Publications: His 2025 study combines machine learning with HPTLC for food packaging genotoxicants, while 2024 research analyzes tire tread chemicals' estrogenic and antibacterial effects. Earlier works focus on passive sampling validation and GC-MS screening methods.

Projects: Bergmann integrates thin-layer chromatography, bioassays, and mass spectrometry for contaminant identification, and investigates tire wear particle ecotoxicity.