Nathan G. Dodder

Nathan G. Dodder is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health at San Diego State University (SDSU), with affiliations in the College of Health and Human Services. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University and a B.A. in Chemistry from Minnesota State University Moorhead. His research focuses on analytical method development for contaminant quantification, environmental survey design, and software tools for mass spectrometry and statistical analysis.

Key roles include Co-Principal Investigator on NOAA-funded projects assessing DDT+ impacts in marine ecosystems and leading research on thirdhand smoke contamination. He has received the 2023 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Research Award and contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed publications on topics like marine pollutants, tobacco residue, and environmental toxins.

His expertise spans environmental chemistry, toxicology, and public health, with grants totaling over $5 million. He advises on SDSU thesis committees and collaborates with organizations like the SCCWRP and TRDRP. Notable contributions include identifying novel DDT+ compounds in marine mammals and developing silicone wristband tools for exposure assessment.