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Michael Bank is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His work bridges environmental science, statistical modeling, and policy translation, with a strong focus on contaminant impacts and governance.
Research Interests: Dr. Bank's research is highly interdisciplinary, grounded in Bayesian mathematical modeling, environmental toxicology, and contaminant biology. He investigates how pollutants affect organisms—including humans—how these contaminants can be modeled across large spatial and temporal scales using Bayesian statistics and information theory, and how such scientific insights can inform environmental governance and policy decisions. His work emphasizes real-world, large-scale datasets and scientific translation for global impact.
Leadership and Affiliations: Since 2010, he has served as the North American Chairperson for the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Global Mercury Working Group, an official member of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Mercury Partnership. This role underscores his international engagement and leadership in mercury research and policy.
Awards and Recognition:
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Advising and Grants: While no current advisees or grant funding details are listed, his leadership position and interdisciplinary research suggest active collaboration and potential involvement in funded scientific initiatives related to environmental contamination and governance.
Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Bank is affiliated with the SETAC Global Mercury Working Group, where he leads the North American branch. This team operates under the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership, indicating a high-level, policy-relevant research network focused on monitoring, modeling, and mitigating mercury pollution worldwide.
