Christian Zwiener

Christian Zwiener is a Professor (W3) for Environmental Analytical Chemistry at the Center for Applied Geoscience, University of Tübingen since 2009. He holds a Habilitation and Venia Legendi in Water Chemistry (KIT, 2004) and a Ph.D. in Water Chemistry (Technical University of Munich, 1995). His research focuses on PFAS analysis, non-target screening, and environmental fate of contaminants using high-resolution mass spectrometry.

• Education:
  • Habilitation in Water Chemistry, KIT (2004)
  • Ph.D. in Water Chemistry, Technical University of Munich (1995)
  • Diploma in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, University of Ulm (1989)
• Research Trends:
  • PFAS contamination in soils, human hair, and textiles
  • Non-target screening workflows for novel contaminants and transformation products
  • Environmental fate of pharmaceuticals and biocides
  • Development of HRMS data mining tools (e.g., FindPFΔS, PFΔScreen)
• Scientific Awards:
  • Level II Scientific and Technological Achievement Award (STAA), EPA (2008)
  • Research Award, Water Chemical Society, GDCh (2001)
• Professional Service:
  • Chairman, Journal Vom Wasser (2016–present)
  • Delegate, EUChemS Division of Chemistry & Environment (2020–present)
  • Member of Water Research Perspectives Commission (2018–present)
  • Advisory Board, VEGAS, University of Stuttgart (2014–present)

His work bridges analytical chemistry, environmental toxicology, and public health, with key contributions to PFAS contamination and CKDu groundwater links. He has developed standardized methods for PFAS analysis and electrochemical oxidation protocols for contaminant degradation.