Anthony Zhaoguo Tong

Anthony Zhaoguo Tong is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Acadia University, Canada. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, particularly the treatment of harmful chemicals in wastewater using membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology and the study of pharmaceuticals in the environment, including bacterial resistance to antibiotics. He teaches courses such as Chemical Thermodynamics (CHEM2103), Chemical Kinetics (CHEM3103), and Instrumental Methods (CHEM3823).

Research Highlights: His work addresses environmental contaminants through biodegradation of toxic xenobiotic organic compounds and development of online water quality sensors. He investigates the presence, fates, and impacts of pharmaceuticals in municipal wastewater and explores mitigation strategies for antibiotic resistance.