Henry A. Alegria

Henry A. Alegria is an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, focusing on environmental chemistry and pollutant fate/transport. His research spans organic pollutants (pesticides, PCBs, PAHs), nutrients, metals, and emerging contaminants like hormones and OTC drugs in air, soil, and water across multiple countries. He also develops innovative teaching strategies in chemistry and environmental science.

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina.

Research Interests: Chiral analysis of pesticides, microplastic pollution, industrial contaminants (e.g., OPEs), and environmental health impacts. He emphasizes global monitoring of persistent pollutants and their effects on ecosystems and human populations.

Teaching: Currently teaches Atmospheric Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I, and Organic Chemistry II.

Research Outputs: Recent studies include microplastics in Tampa Bay, OPEs in Turkish environments, and pesticide exposure in Mexican farmworkers. His work bridges laboratory analysis and field studies to address real-world environmental challenges.