Jessica Brandt

Jessica Brandt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment at the University of Connecticut, focusing on ecosystem-scale toxicology and chemical stressors in aquatic ecosystems.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Environmental Health, Duke University (2018)
• MHS in Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2012)
• BA in Public Health Studies, Johns Hopkins University (2011)

Dr. Brandt investigates biotransported contaminants and their interactions with aquatic ecosystems, examining how habitat alterations affect contaminant flux, ecosystem roles in controlling toxicity risks, and implications for fish conservation. Her research bridges environmental chemistry and ecological risk assessment.

Recent publications reveal consistent focus on coal combustion residuals across North Carolina freshwater systems, with methodologies spanning isotope tracing, food web analysis, and spill impact assessment. Key trends include multielement contamination pathways and legacy pollutant constraints on conservation efforts.

She maintains active affiliation with UConn's Center for Environmental Sciences & Engineering, contributing to interdisciplinary environmental research initiatives.