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Elsie Sunderland is the Fred Kavli Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Currently on leave in Spring 2026, she leads research analyzing how biogeochemical processes influence the fate and transport of contaminants like mercury and PFAS, with a focus on human and ecological health impacts. Her work integrates environmental measurements, climate data, and mechanistic models across global ecosystems.
- Research Themes: Mercury biogeochemistry, PFAS contamination, Arctic climate dynamics, marine pollution, risk assessment
- Key Collaborations: NIEHS Superfund Research Program, SERDP, USGS, NSF, NIH, Smith Family Foundation
Her recent publications (2024-2025) address PFAS mass budgets, mercury-soil interactions, climate oscillation effects, and global exposure disparities. She has received the prestigious Fred Kavli Professorship, and her lab's fieldwork spans Cape Cod, Labrador, Alaska, Faroe Islands, and India. Students and researchers in her group have been recognized with awards, including the Dean's Award for S.B. Thesis work.
