Martin Hassellöv

Martin Hassellöv is a Professor at the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on marine environmental nanochemistry, particularly the study of marine pollution in solid forms, including microplastics, nanoparticles, and their interactions with ecosystems. He leads a research group investigating pollution dynamics across scales, from nanometer-level processes to ecosystem-wide impacts. Key interests include ocean acidification, climate change effects, and pollution sources like shipping, road runoff, and industrial emissions.

His work bridges analytical chemistry, environmental toxicology, and modeling. Notable contributions include studies on microplastic distribution in Arctic waters, ship-induced turbulence effects, and nanoparticle behavior in aquatic environments. He collaborates internationally on projects like the NanoFASE initiative, addressing nanomaterial fate and policy frameworks for plastic debris categorization.

Publications highlight innovative methods for microplastic analysis (e.g., deep learning for spectral reconstruction) and interdisciplinary approaches to pollution monitoring. His research underscores urgent environmental challenges like exceeding planetary boundaries for novel entities (e.g., synthetic pollutants).

Martin advises on policy-relevant topics, such as marine litter management and sustainable shipping practices. He has developed protocols for microplastic extraction from tissues and sediments, enhancing global monitoring capabilities.