Andrew Hursthouse

Andrew Hursthouse is a Professor of Environmental Geochemistry at the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. His research spans environmental geochemistry, pollutant transport, waste management, and sustainability.

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Sustainable Development
• Contaminated Land Remediation
• Urban Green Infrastructure

Research Interests include the behavior of inorganic/organic pollutants across atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial environments; circular economy strategies; and risk assessment of contaminated sites. His work bridges environmental regulation and industrial policy.

Recent Publications focus on heavy metal removal using advanced materials (e.g., MOFs, red mud composites), antimicrobial resistance in polluted ecosystems, and sustainable e-waste management in global south contexts. Key topics:

• Antimony Remediation
• Nitrogen Removal
• Microplastics
• Wastewater Treatment
• One Health
• Climate-Health Links