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Gisela GrupeView profile

Professor

• Anthropology
• Environmental History
• Archaeometry
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Prof. Dr. Gisela Grupe is a faculty member at LMU Munich, specializing in anthropology, environmental history, archaeometry, and biological trace science. Her research integrates isotopic analysis with bioarchaeology to study human and animal mobility, diet, and provenance in historical contexts. Key projects include leadership in the DFG Research Group FOR 1670 on Transalpine mobility and culture transfer. Collaborations span institutions in Germany, Lithuania, France, USA, and Italy, focusing on Bronze/Iron Age Mongolia, Roman archaeology, and medieval mining regions. Her recent publications emphasize multi-isotope methodologies (strontium, oxygen, lead) for provenance analysis, cremation studies, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Collaborative work with the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and international universities underscores her interdisciplinary approach. Her research extends to ethical considerations in the treatment of archaeological human remains, reflecting broader societal and historical contexts.

Karsten LiberView profile

Professor

• Aquatic Ecotoxicology
• Water Quality Assessment
• Sediment Contamination
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Karsten Liber is the Executive Director of the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) at the University of Saskatchewan, holding the title of University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Professor. His research focuses on aquatic ecotoxicology, water quality assessment, and sediment contamination impacts on ecosystems. He has extensive expertise in mining impacts, pesticide ecotoxicology, and the application of autonomous sensor systems for environmental monitoring. Dr. Liber earned a PhD in Environmental Biology (Aquatic Ecotoxicology) and a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, both from the University of Guelph. His work integrates field studies, lab experiments, and advanced modeling to address environmental challenges in industrial regions like the Alberta oil sands and northern Saskatchewan uranium operations. His research interests include: Metals bioavailability and toxicity in aquatic environments Derivation of water quality guidelines using sensor technologies Effects of pesticides on freshwater organisms Selenium dynamics in food webs Recent studies highlight his work on Chironomus dilutus toxicity thresholds, oil sands pit lake reclamation, and machine learning applications in environmental risk assessment. His 2025 review on neonicotinoid contamination underscores global concerns over pesticide impacts on aquatic invertebrates. Key award: University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Professor (202X) Grants: Multiple NSERC and industry-funded projects on ecotoxicological risk assessment Liber leads SENS's interdisciplinary research teams, focusing on climate change resilience and sustainable water management through initiatives like the Prairie Water project. His lab develops innovative sensor technologies for real-time environmental monitoring in industrially impacted regions.

• Controlled Drug Delivery
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Transdermal Delivery of Drugs and Cosmetics
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Patrizia Santi is a Full Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Parma. She has served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy since 2010 and has held teaching appointments in Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetic Products, and Pharmaceutical Formulation since 1998. Her international experience includes roles at the University of Lille and University of California, San Francisco. PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (1992), University of Parma PharmD, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology (1987), University of Parma Her research focuses on controlled drug delivery systems , particularly transdermal, ocular, and buccal routes using iontophoresis, microneedles, and bioadhesive films. She has contributed to polymeric micelles, crosslinked hydrogels, and ocular transport mechanisms. Her recent publications highlight ocular delivery of neuroprotective compounds , transscleral iontophoresis , microneedle-assisted buccal delivery , and bioadhesive films for local anesthetics . She also explores archaeometric provenance studies for historical materials. Scientific Awards & Memberships ERASMUS Fellowship (1988-1989) A.F.I.-T.R.F. PHARMA WORKS award (1992) Board of Scientific Advisor, Controlled Release Society (CRS, 2001-2004) Professional Activities Advisor for 6 PhD students in Biopharmaceutics-Pharmacokinetics Member of AAPS, CRS, ADRITELF, APGI societies Teaching: Cosmetic Products , Drug Release and Targeting , Quality Assurance in Higher Education Co-authored 92 journal papers, 5 book chapters, 10 patents, and 170 conference communications

Nenad ZaricView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Monitoring
• Ecotoxicology
• Apiculture
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Nenad Zaric is a Senior Research Associate at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, specializing in environmental monitoring using honey bees as bioindicators. His research focuses on pesticide metabolism, trace element dynamics, and anthropogenic pollution impacts on bee health. PhD in Biology (2017), University of Belgrade BSc in Biology (2012), University of Belgrade Research Interests: Environmental bioindication with bees Pollution source apportionment Colony nutrition and disease Elemental speciation analysis Urban-rural pollution gradients Sustainable beekeeping practices Recent publications demonstrate expertise in arsenic speciation, lead pollution tracking, and sex-specific toxin accumulation in bees. His work integrates chemical analysis with ecological modeling.

Nagissa MahmoudiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geomicrobiology
• Microbial Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycling
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Nagissa Mahmoudi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at McGill University, with affiliate memberships at the McGill Space Institute and McGill School of Environment. Her research bridges geomicrobiology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science, focusing on carbon cycling processes in diverse ecosystems from marine sediments to peatlands. Her research investigates microbial processes governing organic matter transformation across environmental gradients, with particular emphasis on: Carbon cycling mechanisms in extreme and ancient environments Microbial community responses to climate change Biogeochemical interactions at sediment-water interfaces Organic matter preservation and degradation pathways Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on microbial mediation of elemental cycles, particularly carbon and nitrogen, across diverse temporal and spatial scales. Her work frequently employs isotopic techniques, experimental microbiology, and geochemical analyses to examine processes from early Earth analogs to contemporary climate-impacted systems. She leads a research group studying microbial processes in coastal and marine environments using interdisciplinary approaches combining field observations, laboratory experiments, and analytical geochemistry.

Kristen BuckView profile

Professor

• Trace Metal Biogeochemistry
• Elemental Cycles
• Chemical Oceanography
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Kristen Buck is a Professor at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). She leads the Elemental Ocean Lab, focusing on trace metal biogeochemistry, particularly iron, copper, and nickel in marine ecosystems. Her research emphasizes organic ligand-driven metal bioavailability and its impact on ocean productivity and toxicity. Research Interests: Dr. Buck’s work bridges chemical oceanography and marine ecology, investigating how organic ligands mediate trace metal cycling. Key areas include iron limitation in open oceans, copper toxicity in coastal regions, and the role of microbial interactions in metal speciation. Her lab quantifies macronutrient and trace metal dynamics using advanced analytical techniques. Recent Work Trends: Publications from 2023–2024 highlight studies on microbial ligand production in hydrothermal systems, silica cycling post-phytoplankton blooms, and GEOTRACES-driven insights into global trace metal complexation. Themes include methodological advancements in speciation analysis and interdisciplinary approaches linking physical, chemical, and biological ocean processes. Grants & Collaboration: Active in large-scale programs like GEOTRACES and EXPORTS, she collaborates internationally to advance understanding of ocean biogeochemical cycles. No explicit awards are listed, but her contributions are recognized through high-impact interdisciplinary research. Labs & Teams: Her Elemental Ocean Lab integrates analytical chemistry, microbial ecology, and global oceanography, fostering collaborations with institutions worldwide to address critical questions in marine trace metal dynamics.

• Environmental Technology
• Environmental Sustainability
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Hamid Pouran is a Lecturer in Environmental Technology at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield, an MSc from Stockholm University, and dual MSc/BSc degrees from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. His expertise spans environmental technology, nanomaterial behavior, climate change adaptation, and renewable energy systems. Education: PhD, University of Sheffield MSc, Stockholm University MSc/BSc, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad His research focuses on environmental sustainability, particularly the fate of engineered nanomaterials in ecosystems, floating photovoltaic solar farms, and science-policy interfaces. His work includes developing the Nano-DGT technique for measuring nanoparticle bioavailability, analyzing climate-energy linkages in China, and assessing FPV systems in Brazil, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to his current role, Pouran served as a visiting scholar at Princeton University (2017) and guest editor for the Middle East in London Magazine (2015-2017). He chairs the IEEE UK Climate Change and Environmental Technology Special Interest Group and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Notable contributions include collaborations on floating solar farms, studies on metal speciation in crude oil-contaminated environments, and research on bacterial-mineral interfaces for bioremediation. He has received grants for floating solar farm research (2022-2023) and participated in the Cost Action Grant (2019).

• Environmental Sciences
• Chemical Oceanography
• Biological Oceanography
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Fengjie Liu is a Principal Investigator (NERC Independent Research Fellow) at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and Environment and the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London. His research focuses on the impacts of human activities on ecosystem functioning, particularly through interdisciplinary approaches integrating Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. He holds affiliations at the Silwood Park Campus and the Imperial Microbiome Network. Previous positions include Advanced Research Fellow at Imperial College (2023–present), Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool (2021–2023), and Marie Curie Research Fellow at GEOMAR, Germany (2020–2023). He earned his Ph.D. from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2017. Research interests include metal toxicity in marine/freshwater ecosystems, climate change impacts on biogeochemical cycles, and environmental risks from toxic substance mixtures. His work addresses critical challenges like deep-sea mining effects, metal-driven antimicrobial resistance, and improving water quality criteria through bioavailability modeling. Scientific Awards: NERC IRF, Royal Society Newton Fellowship, Marie Curie Fellowship Funding: NERC, Royal Society, European Commission Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary team at Grantham Institute Current projects explore metal limitations in phytoplankton, aluminum fertilization for carbon sequestration, and phycosphere dynamics. He actively mentors graduate students and postdocs in these areas.

Stephen B. BainesView profile

Associate Professor

• Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology
• Ecological Stoichiometry
• Biogeochemistry
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Stephen B. Baines is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1993) and specializes in aquatic ecosystem ecology and ecological stoichiometry. His research focuses on understanding elemental composition variability in plankton, dissolved organic matter dynamics, and regional climate impacts on ecosystem synchrony. Education Ph.D., Ecology, Yale University, 1993 Research Interests Dr. Baines investigates how organism traits and environmental factors shape ecosystem processes, including: Elemental stoichiometry in phytoplankton and zooplankton Bioavailability of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and contaminant transport Climate-driven synchronization in lake and coastal systems Biogeochemical cycles of silicon, iron, and trace metals His lab employs techniques such as synchrotron X-ray fluorescence and biokinetic modeling to study single-cell elemental composition. Articles Overview Recent work explores Arctic tundra plant functional types, copepod stoichiometry, and marine silica cycles. Key themes include understanding how elemental ratios shape food webs and ecosystem resilience to climate change. Lab & Teams Directs the Baines Lab, focusing on aquatic biogeochemistry and ecological stoichiometry. Collaborates widely on projects involving X-ray microscopy, coastal wetlands, and global biogeochemical modeling.

Merlin LindemannView profile

Professor

• Swine Nutrition
• Animal Science
• Nutritional Biochemistry
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Merlin Lindemann is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. As a 2022-23 University Research Professor, he has demonstrated excellence in addressing scientific challenges in swine nutrition and management. His work spans global impacts through collaborations, presentations in 35 countries, and research influencing FDA and NRC guidelines. Education B.S. in Animal Science, University of Minnesota (1977) Ph.D. in Animal Science, University of Minnesota (1981) Lindemann’s research focuses on dietary modifications to improve swine performance and waste management, trace mineral supplementation, organic chromium effects, omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratios, and equipment impacts on swine productivity. His work has resulted in 135 refereed publications and over 500 total publications. He received the University Research Professorship (2022-23) for his contributions. Lindemann has guided 36 graduate students from eight countries and collaborated with over 60 agricultural companies. His program includes hosting visiting professors and delivering over 70 international presentations to 3,500 people in 14 years.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollution Assessment
• Geochemistry
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Dubravka J. Relić is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry , Department of Applied Chemistry. She specializes in environmental chemistry with a focus on pollution assessment in sediments, soils, water, and air. Her work addresses contamination from industrial, agricultural, and urban sources, emphasizing heavy metal speciation and environmental risk evaluation. Education: BSc Chemistry (1998), University of Belgrade Faculty of Chemistry MSc Chemistry (2006), University of Belgrade Faculty of Chemistry PhD Chemistry (2012), University of Belgrade Faculty of Chemistry Research Interests: Her studies examine contamination pathways in aquatic and terrestrial environments, including heavy metal mobility, pollution indices, and bioavailability in agricultural systems. She applies advanced analytical techniques like microwave digestion and sequential extraction to evaluate element fractionation. Current projects include EU-funded initiatives on PFAS contamination and cross-border pollution analysis. Research Projects: EU Horizon 2022-2025: Addressing PFAS challenges in Serbia (Principal Investigator) Bilateral 2021-2022: Organophosphate flame retardants exposure assessment (PI) International 2019: Soil and food sample pollution in Serbia/Slovakia Professional Activities: Member of Faculty Promotion Committee (2019-2021) and Exams Recognition Committee (2018-2021). Teaches courses like Environmental Chemistry and Chemodynamics of Pollutants . Active in international collaborations through Erasmus+ programs. Lab Affiliation: Conducts research in Department of Applied Chemistry laboratories, focusing on sediment/water analysis and environmental sampling techniques.

Emmanuel FrossardView profile

Professor

• Soil Science
• Plant Nutrition
• Agronomy
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Emmanuel Frossard is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. His research focuses on nutrient efficiency in agricultural systems, particularly phosphorus, nitrogen, zinc, and cadmium dynamics across soil-fertiliser-plant interfaces and semi-natural ecosystems. He integrates advanced techniques like isotope tracing (33P, 15N), NMR spectroscopy, ICP-MS, and molecular methods in laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments. His work emphasizes sustainable nutrient management strategies to enhance food security while preserving soil health. As President of the Swiss National Research Program on soil (NRP 68), he drives national soil research initiatives. The group also explores nutrient cycling in agroecosystems, aquaponics, and climate-impacted environments like subarctic treelines and vineyards. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach to nutrient modeling, fertilizer efficiency, trace metal dynamics, and climate adaptation in crops like winter wheat and yams. Collaborations extend to Stanford University (2013) and institutions in West Africa, the Amazon, and Europe.

Kathryn RicoView profile

Researcher

• Biogeochemistry
• Geochemistry
• Environmental Science
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Kathryn Rico is a Researcher in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Her work focuses on biogeochemical cycling of trace metals and macronutrients in aquatic environments, particularly in the context of early Earth evolution and anthropogenic impacts. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from DePaul University (2013) and a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Michigan (2019). Her research integrates geochemistry, microbiology, and limnology to explore mechanisms of metal burial in ancient and modern systems. Key areas include trace metal redox chemistry, microbial interactions, and the co-evolution of life and Earth's geochemical environment. Recent work examines climate-driven shifts in metal burial in lakes and the role of microbial processes in sediment formation. Rico has published extensively on topics such as molybdenum proxies in ferruginous waters, iron cycling in banded iron formation precursors, and pyrite sulfur isotopes in low-oxygen environments. Her interdisciplinary approach spans geochemical analysis, experimental microbiology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Awards: Wares Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019), NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2015), and multiple conference awards for research excellence. Teaching: Focuses on equity-driven pedagogy, active learning, and real-world research integration in courses like REAL Chemistry and Wolverine Pathways. Service: Leads DEI initiatives at ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration, including Co-President of the Postdoc Council and co-chair of the Inclusive Community Committee. Active in SACNAS and departmental outreach. Rico mentors undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing personalized support and skill development aligned with professional goals. She contributes to collaborative projects on photochemical iron oxidation and BIF formation mechanisms.

Eric AchterbergView profile

Professor

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Trace Element Cycling
• Ocean Sensors
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Eric Achterberg holds a W3 Professorship in Marine Chemistry at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and the University of Kiel. His research examines global ocean biogeochemical cycles, with particular expertise in trace element distributions, nutrient cycling, and carbon system dynamics. Achterberg develops and deploys advanced in-situ sensors for oceanographic measurements, enabling high-resolution studies of chemical variability across marine environments. His fieldwork spans tropical oxygen minimum zones, polar regions, and hydrothermal vent systems, with recent projects investigating contamination from historical munitions in the Baltic Sea and trace metal distributions in the Southern Ocean. Honored as a Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award Professor, he leads multiple collaborative projects including AMMOTRACe (trace element cycling) and EMS FORE (estuarine systems). Achterberg serves on editorial boards and scientific committees for international oceanographic research programs.

Shelby FilleyView profile

Professor

• Animal Nutrition
• Forage Production
• Livestock Reproduction
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Dr. Shelby Filley is a tenured Professor in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). She serves as an Extension Area Livestock and Forage Specialist with a 27-year career at OSU, focusing on beef cattle, sheep, goat, and forage production systems across Oregon's multi-county region (Benton, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, and Linn). Her work integrates research, extension, and teaching, with over 900 educational programs reaching 19,000 stakeholders. Education : Ph.D. in Animal Science (OSU, 1998), M.S. in Agriculture (Cal Poly, 1986), B.S. in Animal Science (UC Davis, 1982). Dr. Filley's research emphasizes forage production to optimize livestock nutrition and reproduction , including selenium biofortification, pasture weed management, and climate-adapted grazing strategies. Her recent publications highlight innovations in regenerative ranching , ergotism prevention , and nutrient management under drought , with keywords spanning Animal Science , Forage Management , and Trace Element Research . Scientific Awards : Extension Award, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science (2023) 25-year Club, Oregon State University (2023) Dale & Alice Hoecker Extension Experienced Faculty Award (2019) National Association of County Agricultural Agents Communication Awards (2014) She mentors colleagues, manages OSU's livestock web resources, and has secured over $300,000 in grants. Her outreach includes workshops, peer-reviewed publications (24 journal articles, 37 extension publications), and digital media projects.