Isabelle Worms

Dr. Isabelle Worms is a Researcher at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Science, Department of Environmental Sciences. She specializes in methodological developments using Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4) coupled with ICP-MS to characterize trace metals and nano-components in environmental systems. Her work focuses on understanding metal contaminant transport, nanoparticle interactions with aquatic organisms, and dissolved organic matter dynamics.

Education:
- Master of Science in Molecular (Bio)Chemistry

Research Interests:
- Trace metal speciation in water environments
- Nano-bio interactions and ecotoxicology
- AF4-ICP-MS methodological advancements
- Bioreactivity of engineered nanoparticles
- Mercury and antimony cycling in soils and aquatic ecosystems

Key Projects:
- SNSF Project on antimony biomethylation in soils (led by Prof. Adrien Mestrot)
- Schmidheiny Foundation project on dissolved organic matter in surface waters
- NANOPATHS SNSF project on silver nanoparticle toxicity in freshwater snails

Labs & Collaborations:
- Collaborations with Prof. Chad Cuss (Memorial University of Newfoundland) on natural nano-colloid metrology
- Team leader in AF4-ICP-MS applications at the University of Geneva's Environmental Chemistry Lab