Emanuela Gionfriddo

Emanuela Gionfriddo serves as Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo, leading research in microextraction methodologies for non-invasive biological and environmental sample analysis. Her work provides innovative solutions for complex separations in targeted and untargeted analysis.

Her research spans environmental chemistry, analytical toxicology, and metabolomics, with specialized focus on volatile per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microcystin toxins. She employs solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LECO Pegasus BTX) to achieve sub-part-per-billion detection limits in air and water matrices.

Recent publications demonstrate her methodological innovations in statistical calibration frameworks and Bayesian hierarchical modeling for measurement accuracy enhancement. Her patented work on natural polysaccharide coatings for solid supports enables advanced partitioning studies in sample preparation.

Dr. Gionfriddo actively disseminates findings through academic channels, including a September 2025 LECO webinar on volatile PFAS monitoring. Her research group maintains a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment focused on environmental monitoring and health-related analytical challenges.