جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Ecotoxicology
• Environmental Chemistry
• Passive Sampling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Etienne Vermeirssen is a Senior Scientist and Group Leader at the Ecotox Centre since 2011, affiliated with Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology) and EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne). His work focuses on aquatic, sediment, and soil ecotoxicology, with expertise in biotests, passive sampling, and the physiological effects of hormonally active substances. Education: PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of East Anglia, UK (1995), postdoctoral research at CEFAS (UK) and Max Planck Institute (Germany). Research Interests: Hormonally active substances, mixture toxicity, passive sampling techniques, and environmental risk assessment of micropollutants. Publications: His research spans 2006–2025, emphasizing endocrine disruptors, tire particle toxicity, wastewater treatment impacts, and passive sampler applications. Key trends include integrating bioassays with chemical analysis and studying estrogenic activity in aquatic systems. Scientific Contributions: Developed methods for bioassay-guided chemical analysis, assessed tire particle bioaccessibility, and evaluated passive sampling systems for environmental monitoring. Advising: Supervised doctoral research by Mechelke, J. and contributed to numerous interdisciplinary projects. Labs/Teams: Leads the aquatic ecotoxicology group at Ecotox Centre, collaborating with institutions like EPFL, Eawag, and international partners.

Robin R. Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Science
• Toxicology
• Risk Assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robin R. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at Lindenwood University's College of Science, Technology, and Health. She holds a Ph.D. in soil science from Oklahoma State University, along with M.S. degrees in soil science (Utah State University) and civil (environmental) engineering (University of Missouri-Columbia). Her research focuses on chemical contaminant behavior, exposure quantification, and reducing uncertainty in risk assessments. With over 25 years of environmental consulting experience, she specializes in human and wildlife risk assessments for contaminated sites. Prior to her full-time faculty role at Lindenwood (since 2014), she taught part-time at three St. Louis-area institutions while maintaining a consulting career. Her expertise spans environmental engineering, toxicology, and policy, with a strong emphasis on practical classroom integration of real-world experiences. Education: B.S. and M.S. in Soil Science (Utah State University), M.S. in Civil Engineering (University of Missouri-Columbia), Ph.D. in Soil Science (Oklahoma State University), and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Toxicology (University of Florida). Research interests include contaminant fate, bioavailability mechanisms, and risk-assessment methodologies. She has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and presented at numerous conferences, including Society for Risk Analysis and Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Her teaching portfolio covers environmental science and engineering topics such as soil science, hazardous waste management, environmental policy, and industrial hygiene. She actively contributes to environmental risk assessment projects and maintains ties to industry through consulting work.

• Analytical chemistry
• Chemistry of natural products
• Food chemistry

Anita T. Smailagić is a Research Associate at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry and the Innovative Centre of the Faculty of Chemistry. She specializes in analytical chemistry, natural product chemistry, and food chemistry research. Bachelor's (2016), Master's (2017) and PhD (2023) in Chemistry from University of Belgrade Employment history at Innovative Centre since 2018 Current dual appointment in Department of Analytical Chemistry and Innovative Centre Her research focuses on analytical chemistry applications in food science, particularly examining wood extractables in spirits aging processes and phenolic compounds in plant-derived products. She has contributed to understanding health risks associated with elemental migration from wood to food systems. She actively participates in international collaborations and has published extensively in food chemistry journals, with recent work emphasizing bioaccessibility , wood species analysis , and chemical fingerprinting techniques. Member of Serbian Chemical Society Contributor to international research projects Her experimental work combines chromatographic methods , spectroscopic analysis , and health risk modeling to address contemporary challenges in food science and analytical chemistry.

William Shusterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Hydrology
• Wastewater Management
• Environmental Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William Shuster, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on urban hydrology, stormwater management, and addressing environmental inequities in infrastructure. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from The Ohio State University (2000) and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan (1987). Key research areas include urban soil hydrology, wastewater management, and ecosystem services from urban landscapes. He emphasizes rectifying systemic inequities in civil-environmental infrastructure and has pioneered studies on vacant lands' hydrological benefits and demolition science. His work integrates hydrology, soil science, and public policy to enhance urban sustainability. Education: Ph.D., Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, 2000 B.S., Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1987 Dr. Shuster's recent work explores wastewater surveillance for infectious diseases and passive sampling techniques. His articles highlight urban hydrology challenges, such as inflow/infiltration (I/I) impacts, lead bioaccessibility in soils, and methane emissions from wastewater systems. He collaborates with academia, private sector, and health departments for public health preparedness. His grants and advising focus on green infrastructure, urban soil dynamics, and sustainable stormwater management. Notable projects include the RecoveryPark hydrologic study and Detroit's lead exposure research. He advocates for adaptive governance to maximize ecosystem services in urban green spaces.

• Food Science
• Allergy Research
• Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Öykü Üzülmez is a Researcher at the Institute of Animal Cell Technology and Systems Biology within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . Her work bridges Food Science , Allergy Research , and Biochemistry , focusing on allergen characterization and microbial interactions. Research Interests : Food allergens (e.g., peanut and fish proteins), immunological diagnostics (IgE testing), microbial physiology (e.g., Cronobacter , Bacillus ), and analytical methods (UHPLC, protein-lipid interactions). Article Trends highlight her expertise in Food Science and Allergy Research , particularly in allergen identification ( Ara h 2 ), lipid-binding protein dynamics ( Cyt2Aa2 ), and immune response mechanisms in Hypogammaglobulinemia patients. Her studies often integrate Biophysics and Molecular Biology to address food safety and clinical immunology. Labs & Collaborations include the Institute of Food Science and cross-institutional partnerships, as evidenced by co-authored works with researchers like Konrad Domig and Helmut Mayer. Her recent projects explore vitamin B12 bioaccessibility in Spirulina , Cronobacter survival in functional foods, and propionic acid bacteria in raw milk.

• Mass transfer processes
• Packaged food safety
• Packaged food quality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria de Fátima Poças is a researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) and an Assistant Professor at the Escola Superior de Biotecnologia (School of Biotechnology) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Portuguese Catholic University). She has been working in the field of mass transfer processes applied to safety and quality of packaged food, focusing on barrier properties, chemical hazards and migration from packaging systems. In recent years, her work has expanded to packaging sustainability, materials minimization, recycling processes, and application of biomaterials to food packaging. Her research interests include: Mass transfer processes in packaging Food packaging safety and quality Barrier properties of packaging materials Chemical hazards in food packaging Migraion from packaging systems Packaging sustainability Materials minimization in packaging Recycling processes for packaging Application of biomaterials to food packaging UN Sustainable Development Goals related research Based on her recent publications, Fátima Poças has been researching sustainable packaging solutions with a focus on biodegradable films, nanotechnology applications in packaging, and chemical safety assessment of packaging materials. Her work spans both fundamental research on packaging material properties and applied research with industry partnerships. She coordinates the packaging laboratory at ESB since 1990, acting as the national reference laboratory for food packaging in Portugal. She also coordinates the Centre for Food Quality and Safety at ESB since 2013 and represents Portugal in the European Network of Food Contact Materials Laboratories since 2004.

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Heavy Metal Contamination
• Sustainable Site Remediation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valérie Cappuyns is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of KU Leuven, serving as Head of Subdivision 36 at the Brussels Campus. She leads the CEDON Research Group and is a member of SIM² - KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals. Her governance roles include membership in the FEB Council, POC Milieu- en preventiemanagement FEB, and Campus Council FEB Brussels. Her research centers on Environmental Geochemistry , specializing in heavy metal contaminated soils/sediments and sustainable site remediation. She investigates radionuclide mobility in geothermal systems, mining waste valorization, and the application of the Community Capitals Framework for socially inclusive remediation of NORM/TENORM sites. Her work bridges environmental science with circular economy principles for resource recovery. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a dual focus: developing community-centered frameworks for radioactive site remediation (notably Italian case studies) and advancing metallurgical processes for metal recovery from industrial byproducts. This includes analyzing copper slag leaching, lithium deposit risks, and geothermal lead mitigation, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges. Dr. Cappuyns supervises PhD student Panzarella, F. on sustainable remediation frameworks and leads multiple funded projects through 2026, including critical metal extraction from lithium projects and slag environmental assessment. Her research integrates laboratory analysis with social science methodologies. Based at CEDON Research Group in Brussels with secondary affiliation to Leuven's Geology department, she collaborates through SIM² to develop practical solutions for contaminated site management and mining waste valorization within circular economy models.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollution Assessment
• Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dubravka J. Relić is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry , Department of Applied Chemistry. She specializes in environmental chemistry with a focus on pollution assessment in sediments, soils, water, and air. Her work addresses contamination from industrial, agricultural, and urban sources, emphasizing heavy metal speciation and environmental risk evaluation. Education: BSc Chemistry (1998), University of Belgrade Faculty of Chemistry MSc Chemistry (2006), University of Belgrade Faculty of Chemistry PhD Chemistry (2012), University of Belgrade Faculty of Chemistry Research Interests: Her studies examine contamination pathways in aquatic and terrestrial environments, including heavy metal mobility, pollution indices, and bioavailability in agricultural systems. She applies advanced analytical techniques like microwave digestion and sequential extraction to evaluate element fractionation. Current projects include EU-funded initiatives on PFAS contamination and cross-border pollution analysis. Research Projects: EU Horizon 2022-2025: Addressing PFAS challenges in Serbia (Principal Investigator) Bilateral 2021-2022: Organophosphate flame retardants exposure assessment (PI) International 2019: Soil and food sample pollution in Serbia/Slovakia Professional Activities: Member of Faculty Promotion Committee (2019-2021) and Exams Recognition Committee (2018-2021). Teaches courses like Environmental Chemistry and Chemodynamics of Pollutants . Active in international collaborations through Erasmus+ programs. Lab Affiliation: Conducts research in Department of Applied Chemistry laboratories, focusing on sediment/water analysis and environmental sampling techniques.

Amy Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Elementary Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Intercultural Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amy Roberts is an Associate Professor of Elementary & Early Childhood Education at the School of Teacher Education, College of Education, University of Wyoming. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from Indiana University (1996), an M.A. in Education from Portland State University (1991), and a B.S. in Education from Indiana University (1986). Her research focuses on intercultural education, teacher well-being during online learning, global citizenship, and study abroad programs. She also explores environmental health risks affecting children, such as lead exposure in urban residential areas. Education: Ph.D. in Education, Indiana University, 1996 M.A. in Education, Portland State University, 1991 B.S. in Education, Indiana University, 1986 Research Interests: Dr. Roberts bridges global educational practices with societal challenges. Her work emphasizes teacher resilience, cross-cultural competency, and innovative pedagogical strategies like flipped classrooms and problem-based learning. She investigates the psychological impact of online teaching during crises, such as the pandemic, and the role of intercultural communication in mitigating study abroad-related stress. Her environmental health studies aim to reduce childhood lead exposure through housing risk analysis. Advising & Grants: No advisees or grants explicitly mentioned in available texts. Her work is primarily funded through institutional and collaborative research initiatives. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams highlighted in the provided data. Her collaborations likely include international education partners and environmental health researchers.

Terri Grassbyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Food Science
• Dietary Fibre
• Plant Polysaccharides
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Terri Grassby is a Lecturer in Food Science at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Department of Nutritional Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She is also part of the Strategic Research Theme: Lifelong Health and the Institute for Sustainability. Her research focuses on plant polysaccharides, dietary fiber, resistant starch, and their nutritional impacts, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Grassby holds a BSc and PhD in relevant fields and has taught food science for over a decade, previously at King's College London and currently at the University of Surrey. Her research projects explore topics such as almond consumption's effects on cardiovascular disease risk, molecular modeling of amylose-lipid complexes, and the utilization of yam peels in poultry feed to advance circular economy principles. She collaborates with academic and industrial partners on initiatives like the shelf-life analysis of vegan butter and projects examining lipid bioaccessibility in almonds. Grassby has supervised multiple postgraduate students, including studies on resistant starch, processed food perceptions, and novel food product development. Her recent publications highlight advancements in understanding almond processing, kimchi nutrient preservation, and starch digestion mechanisms. She actively contributes to food science education and sustainable food systems through her teaching and research.

Nicholas Khongمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Nutraceuticals
• Cosmeceuticals
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicholas Khong is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Technology at the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry & Microbiology and a PhD in Medical Biotechnology from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where he received the Khazanah Watan Leadership Award (2010) and Kanazawa Research Fellowship (2011). His research focuses on converting nuisance organisms into biofunctional components for nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and pharmaceuticals, with expertise in microbiological valorization, analytical methods, and pilot-scale production. He has consulted on product registration, halal certification, GMP, and ISO standards. Key research interests include experimental dermatology, immunobiology, probiotic microorganisms, and microalgae-based solutions. He leads projects like Deciphering psoriatic complexity (2024–2027) and Engkabang cosmeceutical development (2023–2026). His work aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable industry and innovation. Awards : ASEAN-FEN Outstanding Young Scientist (2019), MSPP Young Teacher's Award (2022), WIPO Medal for Inventors (2018). Grants/Projects : 5 active projects (2022–2027), including microalgae lipid metabolism modeling and antibiotic synergism studies. Collaborations : International partnerships with institutions in China, Thailand, and Taiwan. Khong serves on editorial boards for Journal of Aging Research and Dermatology Research and Practice . He actively supervises PhD students and has over 36 peer-reviewed publications.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Science
• Bioavailability of Organic Pollutants
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Collins Christopher is a Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading. His research spans environmental chemistry, soil science, and sustainable agriculture, with a focus on the bioavailability and human exposure to organic pollutants, soil carbon dynamics, and sustainable farming systems such as Zero Budget Natural Farming. His research interests include: Environmental chemistry of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Soil contamination and remediation Bioaccessibility and human exposure modeling Soil carbon sequestration and organic matter dynamics Sustainable agricultural practices and soil quality enhancement His recent publications reflect a strong trend towards sustainable agriculture, particularly evaluating the environmental and agronomic impacts of Zero Budget Natural Farming in India. He also continues to advance methodologies for assessing pollutant bioavailability and plant uptake, contributing to chemical risk assessment frameworks. He has contributed to policy discussions, including serving on the UK Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee and co-authoring recommendations for sustainable chemicals policy. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and has implications for environmental regulation and food safety. He has been involved in advising and mentoring junior researchers, evident through numerous co-authored publications with early-career scientists. His research is supported by grants related to environmental risk assessment, soil health, and sustainable agriculture. He is actively involved in collaborative research teams focusing on soil quality, pollutant fate, and sustainable farming systems, often working with interdisciplinary groups across the UK and internationally.

CARMEN BARCIELA ALONSOمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytical Chemistry
• Trace Element Analysis
• Spectroscopy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carmen Barciela Alonso is a Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology at the Faculty of Chemistry , University of Santiago de Compostela. She is affiliated with the Materials Institute (iMATUS) and the Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT) , leading the GETEE Group of Trace Elements, Spectroscopy and Speciation . Her research focuses on trace element analysis, nanoparticle characterization, and environmental speciation studies. Education: Doctorate from University of Santiago de Compostela (1995), thesis on atomic absorption spectroscopy for metal determination in sediments. Her work spans environmental chemistry , nanoparticle analysis in seaweed and textiles, and bioaccessibility studies using Caco-2 cells. Recent publications highlight spICP-MS and ETAAS applications for nanoparticle quantification in cosmetics and marine samples, alongside chromatography-mass spectrometry for phthalate detection. Key trends include metal speciation in clinical and environmental contexts, green analytical methods , and marine toxicology via proteomics. She has contributed to compliance assessments under EU regulations for cosmetic safety.

Raquel Sendón Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Safety
• Analytical Chemistry
• Nutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raquel Sendón García is a Senior Faculty Member at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the College of Pharmacy, the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, and the Institute of Materials (iMATUS). Her work focuses on chemical safety of food contact materials, migration analysis, and sustainable reuse of food by-products. Her research group, FoodChemPack, specializes in chemical migration studies from packaging into food, analytical method development for contaminant quantification, and circular economy applications for fruit and vegetable waste. Recent work includes PFAS migration analysis, bisphenol substitutes, and bioactive compound characterization. Dr. Sendón García employs advanced techniques like GC-MS , LC-MS , and SPME for chemical profiling, contributing to regulatory frameworks and dietary exposure assessments. She leads interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection of analytical chemistry , food safety , and polymer science . She has supervised postgraduate research on plastic packaging migrants, co-authored over 200 publications, and contributed to EU food legislation compliance studies. Her work spans active food packaging development, toxicological risk assessment , and method validation for contaminant detection.

Agnese Magnaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanocarrier Drug Delivery
• Liposomal Formulations
• Hydrogel Biomaterials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agnese Magnani serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Siena. Her academic profile demonstrates active engagement in both teaching and research, with current teaching responsibilities for Chemistry, Physics and Advanced Technologies, and General and Inorganic Chemistry courses at the first-cycle degree level for the 2025/2026 academic year. Her research focuses on advanced pharmaceutical formulations, particularly nanocarrier systems including liposomal drug delivery, hydrogel biomaterials, and biosensor development. Key research areas encompass plant extract encapsulation, extracellular vesicle analysis, and stimuli-responsive biomaterials for medical applications. Recent publication trends show strong emphasis on cationic liposomes for natural compound delivery, QCM-based diagnostic devices for neurodegenerative diseases, and bioadhesive polymer systems with sustainable applications. Magnani's laboratory work integrates analytical chemistry with pharmaceutical technology, frequently employing techniques like quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensing, rheological characterization, and physicochemical analysis of nanocarriers. Her collaborative research spans multiple institutions, with publications appearing in journals covering pharmaceutical sciences, polymer chemistry, and analytical methodology. Current projects include development of topical products with grape pomace extracts, bioresponsive hydrogels for cancer treatment, and novel adhesive systems using chitosan-polydopamine-xanthan gum composites.