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Thomas Pape is a Professor at The Natural History Museum of the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the systematics, taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography and evolution of Diptera (two-winged insects), with special emphasis on Calyptratae families including Sarcophagidae, Oestridae, and Calliphoridae. He has been a professor since 2025 after serving as an Associate Professor from 2004-2024. PhD from Copenhagen University (1990) Docent at Stockholm University (1998) Associate Professor at Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory (1990-1992) Research Entomologist at Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet, Stockholm (1994-2004) His research spans taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, biogeography and evolution of Diptera with special emphasis on calyptrate families. He collaborates on Systema Dipterorum, conducts comparative larval morphology studies, and investigates the phylogeny of Calyptrata. His work includes Diptera nomenclature and large-scale biodiversity inventories. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward molecular phylogenetics (using RAD-seq and anchored phylogenomics), forensic entomology applications, and biodiversity informatics. His research spans entomology, systematics, evolutionary biology, and increasingly intersects with bioinformatics and conservation science, with significant contributions to understanding flesh flies, bot flies, and blow flies. President of the International Council of Zoological Nomenclature (since 2016) Chair of the Council for the International Congresses of Dipterology (2010-2018) Member of editorial boards for Entomotropica, Studia dipterologica, Stuttgarter Beiträge zur Naturkunde, and Tijdschrift voor Entomologie Dr. Pape teaches courses in Entomology (structure, phylogeny and biology of terrestrial arthropods), Field Biology II - Zoology, and Ecology and Evolution of East Africa (a 2-week field course in Tanzania with Nikolaj Scharff). He has served on scientific panels for SYNTHESYS and as chair of the scientific advisory committee for Museum Koenig in Bonn (2006-2009). His research group employs both morphological and molecular approaches to address evolutionary questions in Diptera, with particular expertise in calyptrate families. The laboratory maintains active international collaborations across multiple continents, as evidenced by his extensive publication record and research network.

• Systematics
• Taxonomy
• Phylogeny
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Professor Jes Sammut is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences . He serves as Deputy Dean for External Engagement and leads the UNSW Aquaculture Research Group , while also holding the position of Deputy Director (International) at the Centre for Marine Science & Innovation. Additionally, he is an Honorary Research Fellow at ANSTO , where he uses nuclear tools to study seafood provenance. His research spans biological, physical, and social sciences, focusing on aquaculture solutions across Australia, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and the Philippines.

• Aquaculture
• Marine Science
• Environmental Impact Assessment
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Lily Rui Liang is a Professor and Director of the MSCS Program in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She joined UDC in 2004 after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno Dr. Liang's research spans cybersecurity , digital image processing , artificial intelligence , and computer science education , with a dedicated focus on broadening participation in computing . Her technical work includes deepfake detection and reinforcement learning for cybersecurity, while her educational innovations develop inclusive curricula for commuter and underrepresented students through Minecraft, robotics, and service learning. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2018) shows a strategic evolution from core AI/image processing research toward educational interventions, particularly addressing commuter student engagement in urban settings while maintaining technical contributions in multimedia security and deep learning. Her scientific awards and honors include: Fellow of Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership (CASL) (2019-2020) Fellow of Opportunities for UnderRepresented Scholars (OURS) (2014) Outstanding University Service Award from School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, UDC (2014) Myrtilla Miner Faculty Fellow (2012-2013) Frontiers of Engineering Education (FOEE) Conference participant, NAE (2011) Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Summer Leadership Institute participant (2011) Preparing Critical Faculty for the Future (PCFF) program participant (2011) Dr. Liang serves as Co-PI on multiple NSF grants including the UDC-CSEC-ENGAGE Project ($399,924, 2024-2027) for cybersecurity workforce development, CUE-T: HBCU Learning Community ($654,004, 2023-2026), and the AI-CyS Research Partnership ($152,350, 2021-2024) with six HBCUs and national labs. Her mentorship is evidenced through extensive curriculum development projects targeting K-12 and undergraduate students, particularly women and commuters. She leads the MSCS program and coordinates the AI-CyS consortium researching video authentication and autonomous cybersecurity agents, establishing UDC as a hub for HBCU cybersecurity education and AI research.

• Cybersecurity
• Digital Image Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Professor Shanlin Fu is a distinguished academic at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), holding the position of Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and affiliated with the Centre for Forensic Science. He serves as the Program Director for the Bachelor of Forensic Science program and is a Research Integrity Adviser for the Faculty of Science. With over $10 million in competitive research funding from ARC, NHMRC, and other national and international schemes since 2008, Professor Fu leads the Drugs and Toxicology Group, focusing on developing sensitive methods for clinical diagnosis, therapeutic drug monitoring, and drugs of abuse testing. Professor, UTS School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (2019-present) Associate Professor, UTS School of Chemistry and Forensic Science (2015-2019) Senior Lecturer, UTS School of Chemistry and Forensic Science (2008-2014) Professor Fu earned his PhD in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Sydney (1989-1992), an MSc in Phytochemistry from Peking Union Medical College (1982-1985), and a BSc in Biology from Nanjing Normal University (1978-1982). Prior to his academic career at UTS, he served as a Senior Hospital Scientist at the Northern Sydney Area Health Service (2000-2008) and as a Senior Research Scientist at The Heart Research Institute (1993-2000). Professor Fu's research spans analytical chemistry, forensic chemistry, medical biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, forensic toxicology, and clinical toxicology. His work focuses on three main areas: Forensic Chemistry concerning identification of drugs of abuse including new psychoactive substances; Forensic Toxicology focusing on detection of drugs in biological matrices for clinical and medico-legal purposes; and Clinical Toxicology aiming to understand mechanisms of substance abuse harms. His research has strong real-world applications, with his patented 'Cathinone Test' already commercialized for law enforcement and potential healthcare settings. Analysis of Professor Fu's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing innovative analytical methods for drug detection, particularly for new psychoactive substances. His work increasingly incorporates multi-omics approaches (metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics) and machine learning techniques to enhance detection capabilities. There's a clear trend toward translating laboratory research into practical field applications, with numerous color spot tests and portable detection methods being developed for law enforcement use. His research also shows expanding applications in equine doping control and postmortem analysis. Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Research Excellence through Collaboration or Partnership (2023) UTS Teaching and Learning Award for Team Teaching (2022) MAPS Research Translation Award (2022) As a member of the HDR Panel since 2022, Professor Fu actively supervises Masters Research and PhD students in forensic science. His extensive grant portfolio includes leadership of the ARC Research Hub for Integrated Device for End-user Analysis at Low-levels and the Australian Centre for cannabinoid clinical and research excellence (ACRE). He has established key collaborations with Australian Federal Police, NSW Forensic and Analytical Science Service, Racing NSW, and international institutions including University of Copenhagen and University of Dundee. His research impact extends beyond academia through commercialization of detection technologies that improve efficiency and accuracy of illicit drug detection. Professor Fu heads the Drugs and Toxicology Group at the Centre for Forensic Science, which maintains strong industry partnerships with forensic laboratories and law enforcement agencies. His group is currently developing a multiplexer device that can simultaneously detect multiple new psychoactive substances including cathinones, NBOMEs, piperazines, and fentanyl analogues. The group's work bridges fundamental research with practical applications, with several technologies moving from the laboratory to real-world implementation in forensic and healthcare settings.

• Forensic Toxicology
• Analytical Chemistry
• Forensic Chemistry
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Tyler Radniecki is a Professor in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. His work bridges environmental engineering and public health through innovative wastewater and stormwater treatment research. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from Yale University (2005) M.S. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from Yale University (2001) B.S. in Environmental Science from Bemidji State University (1999) Research Focus: Dr. Radniecki pioneers microbiome engineering for sustainable wastewater treatment and wastewater-based epidemiology , with groundbreaking work on SARS-CoV-2 and Avian Influenza surveillance. His research integrates environmental engineering principles with microbiological insights to optimize anaerobic digestion, develop advanced bioswales for contaminant removal, and predict community disease burdens through sewage analysis. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal 65% focus on pathogen surveillance (SARS-CoV-2, Avian Influenza), 25% on environmental impacts of biosolids/stormwater treatment, and 10% on analytical methods. His work increasingly bridges engineering with public health policy, featuring longitudinal wastewater monitoring across Oregon communities and innovative approaches to pandemic resilience. Awards and Recognition: Featured in major news outlets for "Tracing the virus through the sewers" research and recipient of an NSF CAREER award for advancing anaerobic co-digestion through theoretical ecology principles. Research Leadership: Dr. Radniecki directs the Oregon Wastewater Surveillance project and leads three research groups: Water and Environment, Sustainable Energy, and Health and Biotechnology. His current NSF-funded projects include shaping anaerobic digester microbiomes for methane production, developing PFAS-removing bioswales, and expanding wastewater epidemiology to new pathogens through academic-practice partnerships with public health agencies.

• Wastewater Treatment
• Stormwater Treatment
• Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
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Karl S. Booksh is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences. His research integrates chemometrics with analytical spectroscopy to develop advanced chemical sensors for environmental, biomedical, and industrial applications. Education B.S., 1990, University of Alaska - Fairbanks Ph.D., 1994, University of Washington - Seattle Research interests focus on: Combining instrumental design with chemometric methods for enhanced sensor performance Development of fiber optic sensors (SPR, Raman, fluorescence) Machine learning applications in environmental monitoring (hydrothermal vents, soil analysis) Biomedical diagnostics (protein/cytokine detection, male infertility assays) Food chemistry (edible oil authentication, peroxide value prediction) Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Portable spectroscopic systems (LIBS, DART TOFMS) Environmental and forensic chemical analysis Advanced data analysis for classification and detection Cultural heritage science (textile/pigment analysis) Industrial process monitoring and soft sensing His lab actively engages in educational outreach through: NSF-funded REU program for students with disabilities ACS Project SEED for economically disadvantaged high school students Hands-on research training in chemometrics and spectroscopy

• Chemometrics
• Analytical Spectroscopy
• Environmental Monitoring
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Karen E. Mock is a Professor in the Wildland Resources department at Utah State University’s Quinney College of Natural Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University (2000), an M.S. in Environmental Health from Colorado State University (1985), and a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin (1980). With over 10 years of prior teaching at Yavapai Community College and extensive experience at USU, she teaches Genetics in Conservation and Management and graduate special topics in landscape genetics and Bayesian data analysis. Education: Ph.D., Biology, Northern Arizona University, 2000 M.S., Environmental Health, Colorado State University, 1985 B.S., Microbiology, University of Texas at Austin, 1980 Her research focuses on molecular ecology , examining landscape patterns of gene flow and genetic diversity in species such as aspen, freshwater mussels, frogs, mountain pine beetles, bears, Phragmites, and wild turkeys. She employs molecular markers to inform conservation strategies, habitat management, and population monitoring. Recent publications highlight her work on aspen clonality , freshwater mussel phylogeny , and invasive species genetics . Her research integrates landscape genetics , phylogenetics , and conservation genomics across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Scientific Awards: Quinney College of Natural Resources Researcher of the Year, 2014 Quinney College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Advisor of the Year, 2010 College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Mentor of the Year, 2008 College of Natural Resources Teacher of the Year, 2007 Best Student Paper Award, Arizona-New Mexico Wildlife Society, 2000 Roger Hungerford Student Award, Arizona-New Mexico Wildlife Society, 2000 Mock has mentored numerous graduate students, including Ph.D. candidates in Wildland Resources and Watershed Sciences , with research spanning population genetics , conservation strategies , and molecular ecology . She contributes to journals such as Molecular Ecology , Conservation Genetics , and Forest Science .

• Molecular Ecology
• Landscape Genetics
• Conservation Genetics
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Gunter Fischer is the Senior Vice President of Science & Conservation at the Missouri Botanical Garden , a leading institution in botanical research and biodiversity conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Vienna and has additional studies in Information Technology and Botany/Chemistry from the University of Salzburg. His research focuses on bridging science and conservation practices, with expertise in forest restoration, plant taxonomy, and molecular ecology. Education: Ph.D. in Botany, University of Vienna (2007): Study on orchid speciation in Madagascar and the Mascarenes. M.Sc. in Botany with focus on Chemistry and Genetics, University of Salzburg (2001). Additional studies in Information Technology at the University of Salzburg (2002–2005). Research Interests: His work spans conservation strategies, forest dynamics, and plant systematics. Key areas include: Botanic garden and nature reserve management. GIS applications in ecological research. Evolutionary botany and molecular ecology of orchids. Wildlife forensics and biodiversity informatics. His articles highlight contributions to global conservation networks, such as the ForestGEO initiative, and address threats to endangered species like Aquilaria sinensis and coastal sharks. His work on CAM evolution in orchids and forest fragmentation underscores interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity challenges. Advising & Contributions: No students or grants are explicitly listed. His leadership at the Missouri Botanical Garden involves coordinating large-scale conservation projects and global collaborations through platforms like ForestGEO. Labs/Teams: He leads the Center for Conservation & Sustainable Development , fostering projects on forest dynamics, herbarium curation, and wildlife trade monitoring.

• Botanic garden management
• Nature reserve management
• Conservation science
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Projit Bihari Mukharji is an Associate Professor in the Department of History & Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania. His academic roles also include adjunct appointments and membership in interdisciplinary groups like the Graduate Group in South Asian Studies. Education: PhD from the School of Oriental & African Studies (University of London), MPhil and MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and BA from Presidency College, Calcutta. Research Interests: Focus on postcolonial technoscience, colonial medicine, indigenous medical traditions, and subaltern science. Current projects explore race science in 20th-century South Asia, histories of chemistry in Bengal, and intersections of science with the supernatural. Publications: Authored major works such as Nationalizing the Body (2009), Doctoring Traditions (2016), and Brown Skins, White Coats (2022). His research spans race, genetics, colonial medical practices, and the material culture of science. Affiliations: Active in multiple departments and programs, including Religious Studies and South Asian Studies. Engages in teaching courses on medical history, biopiracy, and the history of forensic science.

• Postcolonial Technoscience
• Colonial Medicine
• Indigenous Medical Traditions
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Kelly Meiklejohn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University, joining in January 2018 as part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program cluster in Forensic Sciences. Her research integrates molecular biology, taxonomy, and forensic DNA analysis to advance wildlife forensics and forensic casework protocols. Education: B. of Biotechnology Advanced (Hons Class 1) and Ph.D. from the University of Wollongong (Australia) Postdoctoral Training: University of Florida (2013), FBI Laboratory (2017) Meiklejohn’s work focuses on applying massively parallel sequencing (MPS) to forensic scenarios, improving mitochondrial DNA recovery from challenging samples, and developing molecular protocols for non-human biological material. Her recent publications highlight expertise in DNA metabarcoding, non-destructive sampling methods, and forensic geology. Affiliations: Member of Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Society for Wildlife Forensic Science She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, mentors forensic science students, and leads the Meiklejohn Lab, which specializes in wildlife forensics and environmental DNA analysis.

• DNA Forensics
• Wildlife Forensics
• Taxonomy
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Abderrahim Ouarghidi is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in African Studies and Anthropology. His research focuses on Moroccan socio-ecological systems, traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage conservation. He investigates rural livelihoods, ethnobotanical practices, and environmental change in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains and oases. While specific educational details are not provided in the text, his work demonstrates expertise in anthropology, botany, and environmental studies. Research interests include crop diversity, medicinal plant conservation, and the intersection of traditional practices with modern challenges such as market integration and climate change. His publications analyze topics like arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in endemic plants, pesticide use in pome fruit cultivation, and the ethics of archaeological remote sensing in sacred spaces. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining ethnography with molecular methods like DNA barcoding to address biodiversity and health concerns. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, though his active research portfolio suggests involvement in relevant funding networks. He advises no listed students but contributes to teaching and mentoring in anthropology and African studies programs. Ouarghidi's work often highlights community-based conservation strategies and the vulnerability of traditional knowledge systems to globalization. His research has implications for policy-making in sustainable agriculture, cultural heritage management, and public health.

• Anthropology
• Ethnobotany
• Environmental Studies
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Nathan H. Lents is a Professor of Biology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. He holds a B.S. in Biology (1999) and Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Physiology (2004) from Saint Louis University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Genomics at NYU (2006). His research focuses on human genome evolution, particularly human-specific genes and microRNA evolution in Neanderthals/Denisovans. He also explores forensic biology and science communication. Lents has authored two books: *Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Defects* (2018) and *Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in Animals* (2016). He teaches courses ranging from introductory biology to forensic DNA analysis and serves as Director of the Cell and Molecular Biology program. He has held leadership roles, including former Director of the Honors Program and Deputy Chair of the Sciences Department. His awards include the 2018 Outstanding Scholarly Mentoring Award and 2011 Research Excellence Award from John Jay College. Lents blogs at *The Human Evolution Blog* and contributes to *Psychology Today*, emphasizing science literacy and evolutionary perspectives. He also hosts the podcast *This World of Humans*, focusing on life and social sciences research.

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr Eleanor Graham is a Lecturer in Forensic Science at Northumbria University, specializing in DNA analysis and biomolecular applications. She holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Leicester (2003) and has academic affiliations with the Forensic Science Society, the International Society of Forensic Genetics, and the British Association for Human Identification. Education: BSc in Biochemistry (UMIST), MSc in Biomolecular Archaeology (UMIST/University of Sheffield), PhD in Genetics (University of Leicester) Her research focuses on forensic genetics, DNA profiling, and post-mortem analysis. She has contributed to studies on DNA stabilization techniques, alternative funerary practices in Roman archaeology, and interdisciplinary forensic ethics. Her recent publications highlight collaborations across Europe in mRNA-based body fluid typing. Key scientific award: 2008 Da Vinci Health Technology Awards - Highly Commended for 'The University Biopsy Tool' Dr Graham supervises postgraduate research, including Blake Kesic's work on forensic profiling of smokeless powders. She previously served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Leicester under Professor Guy Rutty.

• Forensic Genetics
• DNA Profiling
• Biomolecular Archaeology
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Dr. Rebeca Fernández Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Spanish linguistics. She is affiliated with the Institute for Language Sciences (ILS) and serves as National Coordinator for Masterlanguage Spanish. Previously, she held positions at the University of Amsterdam (2015-2021) and Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal (2010-2015). Her research focuses on historical aspects of Spanish in contact with languages from the Americas and the Philippines, particularly examining linguistic documentation compiled by missionaries, sailors, and explorers. She specializes in missionary linguistics, historical lexicography, and the circulation of knowledge between Europe, Asia, and America. She is currently editing the oldest grammar (1627) and bilingual dictionary (ca. 1760) of the Iloko language and co-editing the Routledge Handbook on the History of Descriptive Linguistics. Her most recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on 18th-century linguistic documentation, missionary language studies, and Philippine linguistics. Her work spans across historical linguistics, lexicography, and translation studies with particular emphasis on colonial language contact situations. She frequently employs digital tools in her historical linguistics research. Dr. Fernández Rodríguez holds significant editorial responsibilities including serving as desk editor for ERLACS (CEDLA) since 2018 and as a member of the editorial teams for Language & History and the Iberoamericana/Vervuert series Lingüística misionera. She is president of the Asociación de Hispanistas del Benelux and chairs the Executive Committee of the Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas. She actively participates in international research projects including Digital Pallas (2019-present), ChEDiL Chinese-European Dictionaries (2024-2027), and has previously contributed to projects on Patagonian lexicography and Philippine indigenous languages. She regularly organizes the Spain Today annual conference commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• Historical Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
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John Adams Sebastian is a Research Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences and Faculty Instructor at the University of Mississippi's School of Pharmacy, Department of Biomolecular Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Bharathidasan University (2018) and is affiliated with the GlyCORE (Glycoscience Center of Research Excellence). His research focuses on biomaterials engineering, plant chemistry, and analytical techniques such as HPTLC, LC-QToF, and advanced microscopy. He has contributed to studies on nanobiocomposites, plant metabolomics, and ethnobotanical conservation strategies. His work bridges biomaterials development with pharmaceutical applications, including biocompatible polymers and microbial bioconversion processes. Key research areas include: biomaterials synthesis (e.g., carbon nanotube-reinforced composites), plant-derived drug discovery (e.g., curcumin bioconversion), and glycoscience imaging technologies through the GlyCORE initiative. He also investigates ethnobotanical practices in regions like the Western Ghats and Andaman Islands, emphasizing traditional knowledge integration with modern analytical methods. His publications span 2010–2025, covering topics from herbal quality assessment to microbial metabolite production. Notable projects include the development of cytocompatible nanobiocomposites and the application of energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy in botanical characterization. He is based in Oxford, Mississippi at Faser Hall.

• Biomaterials Engineering
• Plant Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
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