Zikri Arslan

Zikri Arslan is an Associate Professor at Jackson State University's Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences within the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology. His research focuses on trace/heavy metal chemistry, nanomaterial toxicity, and environmental analysis using advanced techniques like ICP-MS and HPLC-ICP-MS. He teaches courses including General Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Advanced Instrumental Analysis.

Research Interests: Dr. Arslan's work investigates pathways of elemental accumulation in environmental/biological systems, nanomaterial environmental impact, and development of solid-phase extraction methods using microbial agents and chelating materials. Key areas include quantum dot synthesis, heavy metal toxicity assessment, and aquatic organism exposure studies using fish/algal models.

Publications: His 2013-2012 works emphasize nanoparticle toxicity (Zn/ZnO/TiO₂), cadmium/cadmium selenide analysis, and mercury speciation in fish otoliths. Earlier research (2003) explored rare earth element signatures in biogenic carbonates using ETV-ICPMS.

Teaching Responsibilities include CHEM 141/142, CHML lab courses, and graduate-level Advanced Environmental Chemistry (ENV 701).