William Andrew Stubbings

William Andrew Stubbings serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Chemistry within the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on emerging environmental contaminants, particularly flame retardants and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with extensive fieldwork across Ireland, China, and Iraq.

His research expertise spans environmental chemistry, specializing in brominated and organophosphate flame retardants, PFAS, and microplastics. He investigates contaminant distribution, partitioning behavior, human exposure pathways, and ecological risk assessment across diverse matrices including sediments, wastewater, dust, and microplastics. Current work emphasizes source apportionment and exposure dynamics in urban microenvironments.

Analysis of his 51 publications (2014-2025) reveals a strong research trajectory centered on persistent organic pollutants. Recent work (2024-2025) shows increased focus on PFAS in water systems, flame retardant migration from microplastics, and human exposure in developing regions, with significant contributions to environmental risk assessment methodologies.

Dr. Stubbings secured UK government funding as Co-Investigator for the 2020-2022 project "Development and Performance Testing of a Multi PFAS Method for Drinking Water" through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. His collaborative network spans six international research profiles with expertise in flame retardants and emerging contaminants.