Rosie Tohidi

Rosie Tohidi is an Instructor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, within the College of Science. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry, analytical methods, and pollution assessment. She has contributed to studies on pollutants like PAHs, triclosan, and heavy metals in environmental samples, emphasizing wastewater treatment processes and ecological impacts. Her work spans urban pollution, soil biology, and metabolic profiling in microbial systems.

Her publications since 2004 reflect a strong emphasis on environmental contaminants, analytical techniques (e.g., GC/MS), and ecological health. Trends include investigation of triclosan fate in wastewater, heavy metal toxicity in aquatic ecosystems, and methodological advancements in trace metal analysis.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She currently has no listed advisees or students, though her role as an instructor likely involves teaching and mentoring.