Jeffrey G. Catalano

Jeffrey G. Catalano is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, and Director of Environmental Studies. He leads the Aqueous Geochemistry and Mineralogy Group, focusing on geochemical processes in terrestrial and planetary systems, including trace metal cycling, mineral weathering, and planetary geochemistry. His research employs advanced analytical tools like synchrotron-based spectroscopy and geochemical modeling.

Education: PhD in Geochemistry from Stanford University.

Research Interests: The lab explores environmental biogeochemistry, planetary geochemistry, and geobiology. Key areas include element cycling in aquatic systems, contaminant fate, and mineral transformations on Earth and Mars. Studies address interactions between water, rocks, organic matter, and organisms to understand phenomena like biogeochemical cycling and mineral weathering.

Publications: Recent work focuses on trace metal adsorption mechanisms, planetary mineralogy, and environmental remediation techniques. Articles highlight chloride effects on palladium mobility, manganese oxide structural transformations, and selenium removal via electrocoagulation.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly noted in the text.

Advising & Grants: No specific student advisees or grant details provided. The lab collaborates with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences and maintains an active research group.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Aqueous Geochemistry and Mineralogy Group, affiliated with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to planetary and environmental geochemistry.