Hugh Harris

Professor Hugh Harris is a faculty member at the University of Adelaide. He holds the position of Professor in the Department of Chemistry within the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences. His primary affiliations include the University of Adelaide, where he has been actively contributing to research and teaching since at least 2023.

His research focuses on Bioinorganic Chemistry and Metals in Biology, with a particular emphasis on selenium metabolism, heavy metal toxicology (As, Se, Hg, Cd), and the application of advanced X-ray techniques such as X-ray absorption (XAS) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) microscopy. His studies explore selenium’s role in male fertility, plant hyperaccumulation mechanisms, and the biochemical fate of metals in biological systems.

Professor Harris employs cutting-edge methodologies like synchrotron-based imaging to investigate elemental distribution at the cellular and tissue level. His recent articles highlight contributions to understanding selenium’s physiological pathways, metal toxicity mitigation, and metallodrug stability in biological environments.

While no awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts, his extensive publication record indicates sustained research excellence in metallomics and environmental biochemistry. He supervises research in hyperaccumulator plant ecophysiology, metal speciation, and drug delivery systems.