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Carsten Prasse is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, jointly affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research focuses on the occurrence, fate, and health impacts of organic contaminants in water cycles, with a particular emphasis on transformation products formed during water treatment. He develops analytical methods to assess drinking water safety and evaluates emerging contaminants like agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Education:
- BSc and MSc in Environmental Sciences (University of Bayreuth, Germany, 2005–2008)
- PhD in Environmental Chemistry (University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany, 2012)
- Postdoctoral work at the German Federal Institute of Hydrology and UC Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Engineering
Research Interests:
- Exposome science and chemical exposure assessment
- Water treatment innovation (e.g., SPREx method for toxic electrophiles)
- Antimicrobial resistance from environmental contaminants
- Agrochemical contamination in manure from animal feeding operations
Awards & Memberships:
- Rising Star in Environmental Research (American Chemical Society, 2024)
- Membership in the American Chemical Society, German Water Chemistry Society, and Society of Toxicology
- Ad hoc reviewer for Environmental Science & Technology, Water Research, and others
Key Projects:
- Developing technologies to remove contaminants from wastewater
- Assessing chemical exposure impacts on human health
- Studying microplastics and recreational activity effects on water quality
Lab & Collaborations: His work integrates analytical chemistry, toxicology, and environmental engineering to address real-world water safety challenges, with a focus on translating research into actionable policies and technologies.
