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Priscilla Baker is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of the Western Cape, currently engaged in advanced research on electroanalytical protocols for environmental monitoring. She was recently a fellow-in-residence at CY Advanced Studies (CY AS), invited by the LPPI laboratory, where she delivered a guest lecture on June 25, 2020, titled "Electroanalytical protocols as early warning systems and profiling tools in the context of emerging contaminants – two steps forward… one step back".
Her research focuses on the development of selective and sensitive electrochemically driven sensors for detecting and profiling antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals in aqueous environments. This work addresses the growing challenge of emerging contaminants, a priority area identified by global environmental watchdogs. The methodologies she explores include electrolysis, catalytic conversion, adsorption, diffusion-controlled reactions, and coupled chemical reactions, tailored to the specific chemical nature of each pollutant.
Electroanalysis serves both as an early warning system for waterborne threats and as a quantitative analytical tool. A key emphasis of her work is achieving a well-resolved and unequivocal analytical signal. Her presentation highlighted sensing strategies for antibiotic screening, with a case study on sulphonamide detection, reflecting current trends in environmental analytical chemistry.
She has been recognized through invitations to prestigious institutions such as CY AS, indicating active participation in the international scientific community. While specific awards and grants are not listed in the available text, her research aligns with critical global environmental monitoring needs.
Priscilla Baker is involved in the development of innovative electrochemical tools within collaborative research environments. Though no lab or team name is explicitly mentioned, her affiliation with the University of the Western Cape and visiting role at CY AS suggest integration within multidisciplinary research networks focused on environmental analytics and sustainability.
