Anithadevi Kenday Sivaram

Dr Anithadevi Kenday Sivaram is a Researcher at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on environmental toxicology, bioremediation, and soil health, particularly addressing the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

• Contact: anitha.kendaysivaram@newcastle.edu.au
• Location: Callaghan campus, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia

Research Interests:
Dr Anithadevi explores the ecotoxicity of PFAS and firefighting foams, particularly their effects on aquatic organisms and plants. She investigates bioremediation strategies using plants and microbes to degrade pollutants like PAHs, with a focus on rhizosphere interactions and organic amendments. Her work also examines the fate of PFAS during thermal treatments and microbial viability in sustainable agriculture.

Recent Publications Trends:
Her studies span PFAS contamination in commercial composts, pyrolysis-based remediation of biosolids, and transgenerational toxicity in nematodes. Key themes include pollutant fate, plant-microbe interactions, and innovative methods for environmental cleanup.