Albert Juhasz

Professor Albert Juhasz is a Research Professor at the Future Industries Institute (FII) of the University of South Australia, based at the Mawson Lakes Campus. He serves as a Research Degree Supervisor and is available for media comment on his areas of expertise in environmental risk assessment and contamination.

Dr. Juhasz's research spans multiple critical areas of environmental health and risk assessment. His primary focus is on understanding the bioavailability and toxicity of various contaminants including heavy metals (arsenic, chromium), microplastics, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). His work employs both in vivo and in vitro methodologies to assess human exposure risks from contaminated soils, food, and other environmental media. His recent research demonstrates particular expertise in biofilm-related corrosion mechanisms, microplastic release from common household items, and dermal absorption of environmental contaminants, with strong emphasis on experimental validation through animal models.

Analysis of Professor Juhasz's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on environmental contamination pathways and human health implications. His work shows increasing diversification from traditional heavy metal bioavailability studies toward emerging contaminants like microplastics and PFAS. The publications demonstrate methodological rigor with frequent comparative analyses of different testing approaches and strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with Nanjing University in China.

As a Research Degree Supervisor at the University of South Australia, Professor Juhasz mentors graduate students in environmental science and related fields. His research has been supported by various funding bodies including the China Scholarship Council, Australian Research Council (ARC IC180100005), and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC 118966).

His work at the Future Industries Institute places him at the forefront of research addressing critical environmental contamination issues with direct relevance to human health risk assessment and environmental protection policies. Professor Juhasz's research contributes significantly to developing standardized methods for bioavailability assessment that inform regulatory decisions and remediation strategies worldwide.