Andre Simpson

Andre Simpson is a Professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough, specializing in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. He leads the Andre Simpson Research Group, focusing on advancing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for environmental and biological applications. His work addresses challenges in analyzing complex environmental mixtures, nanoparticle interactions, and contaminant transport. Current projects include developing hyphenated NMR systems, studying carbon cycling's role in climate change, and exploring astrochemical signatures of extraterrestrial life with NASA. Simpson’s research also examines microplastic impacts on placental function and fetal development in mice.

Key contributions include innovations in in vivo NMR techniques for live organism analysis, advancements in low-field NMR sensitivity, and non-targeted screening of environmental pollutants. His lab collaborates with industry and space agencies to translate NMR into real-world applications like wastewater monitoring and biofuel optimization. Simpson advocates for accessible NMR education, creating open-access training resources for undergraduate labs.

Research highlights include metabolomic studies on Daphnia magna’s responses to pollutants, placental metabolomics for preterm birth prediction, and molecular-level insights into nanoparticle behavior in soils. His interdisciplinary approach bridges analytical chemistry with environmental science, toxicology, and astrobiology, addressing critical global challenges from pollution to planetary exploration.