Celia Y. Chen

Celia Y. Chen is a Research Professor at Dartmouth College's Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution, Environment and Society. Her work focuses on metal contaminant dynamics in aquatic ecosystems, particularly mercury's bioaccumulation in food webs. She has conducted research across North American freshwater and marine systems, emphasizing policy translation for environmental managers and policymakers.

Educations:

• B.A., Dartmouth College
• M.S., University of Rhode Island
• Ph.D., Dartmouth College

Research Interests: Chen studies mercury's environmental fate, ecological impacts, and policy applications. Her work bridges scientific discovery with practical guidance for reducing mercury pollution's effects on ecosystems and human health. Key areas include:

• Mercury methylation in sediments
• Climate change effects on contaminant dynamics
• Contaminant exposure pathways in estuaries
• Policy frameworks for pollution mitigation

Articles Trends: Her publications span mercury's global biogeochemistry, PFAS contamination in shellfish, and climate-driven shifts in aquatic pollution. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address emerging contaminants like PFAS while maintaining focus on mercury's persistent threat.

Awards: No specific awards listed, but her leadership in the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program highlights recognition for translational environmental science.

Grants & Advising: Coordinates multidisciplinary projects linking ecological research to policy. No student advisees explicitly listed, but mentors teams in contaminant monitoring and policy advocacy.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program, collaborating with ecologists, toxicologists, and policymakers to translate research into actionable environmental strategies.