جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Engineering
• Building Microbiology
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Raimo Mikkola is a Senior Scientist at Aalto University's Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, specializing in indoor air quality and building microbiology since 1997. His work focuses on mycotoxin toxicity , microbial emissions , and ventilation systems in educational and public buildings. Key affiliations: Aalto University (current), IDAEA-CSIC (visiting researcher 2018) Education: Doctoral degree in Agriculture and Forestry from University of Helsinki Research Themes : Identification of Stachybotrys-like fungal growth in buildings through case studies Assessment of cleaning protocols and their microbiological/chemical impacts Development of real-time aerosol monitoring techniques Analysis of toxic emissions from cooktop fires Investigation of wooden building materials in low-energy structures Creation of indoor air quality assessment frameworks Scientific Contributions : 133+ publications across 28 years 14 active and completed projects (e.g., INCHILDHEALTH Horizon, SustainSchool) Key collaborations with European institutions Focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education and Sustainable Cities

Loic Coudronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Microfluidics
• Electrowetting
• Biodetection
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Dr. Loic Coudron is a Reader in Digital Microfluidics at the University of Hertfordshire, affiliated with the School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science and the Department of Engineering and Technology. He leads the Microfluidics and Microengineering Research Group (MMRG), focusing on electrowetting-based digital microfluidics for defense and security applications. Education: Ingénieur Diplômé from the University François-Rabelais of Tours (2007), PhD in Microelectronics (2011). Research interests include biodetection, aerosol collection, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. His work addresses military aerosol biodetection challenges through UK MoD-funded projects like the Worn-Bio Detector and Compact Integrated Biological Detection systems. Projects : Developed electrowetting-based DMF systems for aerosol detection (funded by dstl/UK MoD) Leading initiatives on hydrogel-based bioaerosol sensing (2024–2028) Electrostatic precipitation and dielectrophoretic particle collection Grants & Collaborations : Active projects with dstl, including Air DNA Sampling and Dielectrophoretic pathogen capture systems. Collaborates with institutions like the Wolfson Centre for Biodetection. Labs/Teams : Core member of MMRG, contributing to turnkey DMF systems and interdisciplinary military-aerosol research.

• Marine Chemistry
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Pollution
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Anita Lewandowska is an Associate Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, within the Division of Marine Chemistry and Environmental Protection. She serves as Head of the Laboratory of Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, conducting research at the intersection of marine and atmospheric sciences with a primary focus on the Baltic Sea coastal zone. Her research spans marine chemistry, atmospheric science, and environmental pollution, with emphasis on aerosol dynamics (PM2.5/PM10), airborne cyanobacteria/microalgae, and pollutant impacts (PAHs, heavy metals, carbon species). She investigates chemical-isotopic composition of fine/ultrafine particles, deposition processes, urban/port influences on air-water quality, and biological roles of marine organisms in coastal ecosystems. Her work integrates field studies, laboratory analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to address anthropogenic and climate-driven environmental changes. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals strong interdisciplinary focus on the Gulf of Gdańsk region, characterized by international research cruises (e.g., OCEANOGRAF expedition), long-term monitoring of airborne microorganisms, and health/environmental impact assessments. Key trends include chemical characterization of aerosols using isotope analysis, pandemic-era air quality shifts in the Tri-City area, European port pollution contributions, and biological studies of Baltic Sea organisms. Her work consistently addresses coastal vulnerability to urbanization and climate stressors through methodological innovation in atmospheric-marine interface studies. No information is available regarding her advising of students or specific research grants. As Head of the Laboratory of Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, she leads research on marine-atmosphere interactions, participates in international expeditions (including transatlantic cruises), and maintains collaborations with European institutions. The laboratory serves as a hub for aerosol monitoring, bioaerosol analysis, and pollution assessment in coastal zones, with particular expertise in Baltic Sea environmental dynamics.

• Cloud microphysics
• Aerosol-cloud interactions
• Turbulence effects on microphysics
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Dr. Jens Voigtländer is a Research Fellow in the Department of Atmospheric Microphysics at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) in Leipzig, Germany. Affiliated with the Cloud Working Group since completing his PhD in 2010, his work centers on cloud-aerosol interactions, droplet activation processes, and instrumentation development for atmospheric measurements. His research directly contributes to understanding climate-relevant microphysical processes through laboratory and field studies. His academic background includes teacher training in mathematics and physics at the University of Leipzig (1999-2000), followed by meteorology studies culminating in a 2005 diploma thesis on traffic impacts on urban particle distributions. He earned his PhD in 2010 with research on hygroscopic growth and cloud condensation nuclei activation of organic/inorganic compounds using LACIS experimental data and computational modeling. Voigtländer's research spans cloud microphysics, aerosol-cloud-turbulence interactions, and spatiotemporal aerosol distribution analysis. He specializes in droplet activation mechanisms, ice nucleation processes, and miniaturization of atmospheric instrumentation. His work bridges laboratory experiments with real-world atmospheric observations to improve climate model parameterizations. Analysis of his 2014-2018 publications reveals dominant themes in ice nucleation instrumentation (notably the SPIN spectrometer development), aircraft-based aerosol characterization (CARIBIC program), and fundamental studies of Criegee intermediate chemistry. His work consistently integrates experimental measurements with computational modeling to address aerosol impacts on cloud formation. Scientific contributions include: Development of the SPIN ice nucleation spectrometer Parameterization of sea-salt hygroscopic growth Characterization of biological ice nuclei from pollen Investigation of Criegee intermediate reaction kinetics As a core member of TROPOS' Cloud Working Group, Voigtländer leverages the LACIS facility for controlled microphysical studies while contributing to international collaborations like CERN's CLOUD experiment. His instrumentation miniaturization efforts enable novel spatiotemporal atmospheric measurements critical for climate research.

Robert Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioaerosols
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Microbial Ecology
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Dr. Robert Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences , University of Essex. With a PhD in Microbial Ecology from Cranfield University (2014), he specializes in bioaerosols, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and environmental health. His career at Essex includes roles as Lecturer (2020–present) and Senior Postdoctoral Research Officer (2015–2020). PhD in Microbial Ecology (Cranfield University, 2014) MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture Systems (Plymouth University, 2009) BSc in Marine Biology (Plymouth University, 2007) His research spans bioaerosol dynamics , AMR in aquatic systems , and pathogen detection . Collaborations with stakeholders in Essex focus on microbial water quality and pollution impacts. Key projects include Rapid monitoring of bioaerosols (RAMBIE) and novel chemical stressor frameworks for ecosystem assessment. Recent publications (2025–2020) emphasize bioaerosol exposure assessment , LAMP-based pathogen detection , and AMR environmental sources . He has supervised PhD student Drew Keenan Henderson and secured grants from NERC, The Aerosol Society, and the European Commission.

Sharif Alyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Cattle Health
• Infectious Diseases
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Sharif Aly is a Professor at the Department of Vet Med Population Health & Reproduction, University of California, Davis. His research focuses on cattle health, including calf mortality prevention, adult cattle infectious diseases, and Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. He specializes in statistical methods like mixed models, survey sampling, and reliability studies. Aly holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from UC Davis (2009). Education: PhD in Epidemiology, UC Davis (2009) His work bridges veterinary epidemiology and biostatistics, addressing critical issues like antimicrobial resistance in dairy cattle, bovine respiratory disease (BRD), and farm management practices. Recent studies investigate antibiotic use patterns, pathogen transmission dynamics, and environmental factors influencing cattle health. Key areas of focus include: BRD prevention and diagnostic methods Antimicrobial stewardship in dairies Microbiome analysis in postpartum infections Environmental impacts on calf welfare Aly has collaborated on projects like the BRD 10K study, evaluating BRD-related costs and prevention efficacy. His research emphasizes evidence-based strategies for sustainable dairy practices and public health.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Green Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Analysis
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Salvador Garrigues Mateo is a Professor at the University of Valencia in the Faculty of Chemistry and Department of Analytical Chemistry . He leads the research group SOLINQUIANA (Solutions & Innovation in Analytical Chemistry) , focusing on green analytical chemistry and innovative spectroscopic methods. Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Valencia (1993) with a thesis on Quantitative analysis by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry . Research Interests: Green Analytical Chemistry, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS), environmental and biomedical analysis, sample preparation techniques, and forensic chemistry. His recent publications highlight trends in environmental analysis (wastewater drug monitoring, bioaerosol assessment), forensic chemistry (illicit drug detection, synthetic cannabinoids), and green sample preparation (natural sorbents, microextraction techniques). He also contributes to food analysis (oil degradation, essential oil authentication) and biomedical applications (urinalysis for drug exposure, serum diagnostics). His work emphasizes green chemistry principles , focusing on reducing solvent consumption, developing non-invasive testing protocols, and applying chemometrics for improved analytical accuracy. He has published extensively on spectroscopic methods for both environmental and clinical applications, often combining FTIR with ion mobility spectrometry for enhanced detection capabilities. Contact: salvador.garrigues@uv.es

Atin Adhikariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Health Sciences
• Air Quality
• Bioaerosol Exposure Assessment
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Atin Adhikari is a Full Professor in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences at Georgia Southern University's Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. His career spans over two decades with prior roles as Associate Professor (2019–2024) and Assistant Professor (2014–2019) at the same institution, following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Environmental Health (2000–2005). Research Interests focus on environmental health sciences, particularly air quality, bioaerosol exposure assessment, and respiratory health. His work examines traffic-related air pollutants' impact on children's respiratory microbiomes, occupational hazards in construction and agricultural settings, and sustainable solutions for indoor air quality improvement in historical buildings. Scientific Contributions include leading CDC-NIOSH-funded studies on farm worker respiratory diseases, HUD/NIH-NIEHS grants on pesticide exposure, and current Partnership for Inclusive Innovation projects for air quality interventions. His research spans microbial ecology, climate change health impacts, and innovative detection methods for pathogens. Honors and Grants include multiple NIOSH, NIH, and NIEHS grants as Principal Investigator. He has served on national/international grant review panels for CDC, NIH, NSF, and foreign research councils.

Stig Hellebustمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Air Quality
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Dr. Stig Hellebust is a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at the School of Chemistry, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. Based in Room 206B of the Kane Building, he can be contacted at s.hellebust@ucc.ie or +353 214902680. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, environmental monitoring, and advanced data analysis techniques for understanding air quality and pollution sources across Ireland. Dr. Hellebust's research interests span several key areas of environmental chemistry and data science: Atmospheric observational data analysis, particularly high-dimensional datasets collected over extended time periods Application of multivariate statistical methods and machine learning for environmental data interpretation Source apportionment of atmospheric pollutants using receptor modeling techniques Development of algorithms for processing large environmental datasets Application of clustering and classification techniques to identify pollution sources Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy data analysis His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in air quality monitoring, particularly focusing on PM2.5 sources, urban pollution dynamics, and health impacts. He frequently employs advanced statistical methods including principal component analysis (PCA), positive matrix factorization (PMF), and various machine learning approaches to extract meaningful information from complex environmental datasets. His work bridges atmospheric science, public health, and data analytics, with significant contributions to understanding Ireland's air quality challenges. Dr. Hellebust has secured substantial research funding from multiple sources including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health Research Board, Science Foundation Ireland, and European Union programs. His current major projects include "Sources of PM2.5 in the Air of Irish Towns" (2024-2027, €233,796.00) and "Impact of Agricultural Emissions on Rural and Urban Air Quality" (2022-2025, €119,700.00), demonstrating his leadership in addressing critical environmental challenges. He currently supervises doctoral student Rósín Eileen Byrne and has previously supervised Eimear Heffernan who completed her PhD in 2022 on "Spatial and temporal variation of ambient carbonaceous aerosol in Ireland and strategies for effective monitoring of source contributions." His mentorship extends to interdisciplinary research connecting chemistry, environmental science, and public health. Dr. Hellebust is an active member of UCC's Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry research group, collaborating with colleagues across Ireland and internationally on air quality monitoring and pollution source identification projects. His work has significant policy implications for urban planning, public health interventions, and environmental regulation in Ireland and beyond.

Kirstin Rossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Toxicology
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Dr. Kirstin Ross is a Professor at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She serves as the course coordinator for the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice and Master of Environmental Health programs. Her research focuses on environmental health, particularly methamphetamine contamination, Strongyloidiasis, tattoo ink toxicity, and community engagement with Indigenous communities. She holds multiple awards, including the 2023 Vice Chancellor Award for Innovation in Teaching and the 2020 National Institute of Forensic Science Best Case Study Award. Education: PhD (Health Sciences) from the University of South Australia (2001), B.Sc. (Environmental Science) from Murdoch University (1996), and other advanced degrees in environmental health and toxicology. Research interests include environmental toxicology, public health, and community-based interventions. She has supervised studies on topics like Strongyloidiasis control and waste management in Thailand. Her recent work addresses antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in water systems and the microbial risks of tattoo removal. Awards highlight her contributions to teaching, including finalist recognition for STEMM Education (2021) and multiple teaching excellence awards. She collaborates with industry partners and engages in policy development for environmental health practices globally.

Govindaraj Dev Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Safety
• Bacterial Pathogens
• Antimicrobial Agents
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Govindaraj Dev Kumar is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, affiliated with the Center for Food Safety. His research focuses on bacterial adaptations to environmental stressors, food safety interventions, and antimicrobial development. He has contributed to studies on bioaerosol contamination, pathogen persistence in agricultural environments, and novel antimicrobial technologies. His work addresses cross-contamination risks from soil, compost, and water, as well as the efficacy of sanitizers and light-based treatments. Collaborations span food microbiology, environmental health, and public policy. Publications highlight innovations in pathogen detection, spore resistance mechanisms, and the application of emerging technologies like atmospheric cold plasma and smartphone-based thermal imaging for food safety.

• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Microbiology of Built Environments
• Asthma and Allergen Exposure
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Karen Dannemiller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on understanding microbial communities in indoor environments, particularly their impacts on human health. She explores fungal diversity in residential and space habitats, allergen exposure in asthmatic populations, and environmental pathogen surveillance systems. Her work integrates molecular biology, engineering, and public health methodologies. Key research areas include: Indoor microbiome dynamics and asthma correlations Environmental monitoring technologies (smartphone sensors, dust-based surveillance) Space microbiology and closed-system ecology Fungal allergen production and mitigation strategies Dr. Dannemiller has contributed to initiatives like the CAREER grant-funded 'Microbial indicators Of Latent Dampness (MOLD)' project. Her lab develops novel tools for assessing indoor air quality and has published extensively on fungal biodiversity in built environments.

• Environmental Hygiene
• Chemical Risk Assessment
• Occupational Exposure
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Dr. Andrea Spinazzè is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria (Como, Italy), specializing in environmental and occupational hygiene. A graduate and PhD holder in Environmental Sciences, Certified Industrial Hygienist, and Specialist in Chemical Risk Assessment, his expertise spans chemical risk management, exposure science, and indoor air quality research. Member of Italian Association of Industrial Hygienists (AIDII) Board of Directors Active in European exposure science networks (ISES Europe, HBM4EU) Editorial roles: Associate Editor at Frontiers in Public Health , Topic/Editorial Board Member at International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , Atmosphere , and Italian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene His research focuses on occupational exposure to carcinogens, particulate matter, and engineered nanomaterials. Recent work emphasizes sensor network design for urban pollution monitoring ( MAMELI project ), exposure modeling ( CAECILIAE project ), and indoor air quality in diverse settings like offices, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. Key publication trends include: Development of low-cost PM2.5 monitoring solutions Comparative analysis of real-time bioaerosol monitoring tools Asbestos exposure assessment in Kyrgyzstan Probabilistic risk modeling for olfactometric examiners Exposome tracking via methylation patterns Policy intersections between REACH regulation and occupational safety standards Awarded multiple times by the Italian Association of Industrial Hygienists, including the 2018 Study Award and 2013 Young Hygienist Best Contribution . He serves as doctoral thesis advisor for Environmental Sciences students and contributes to national/international scientific committees on occupational hygiene.

Chamari Mampageمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Aerosol Science
• Bioaerosol Characterization
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Chamari Mampage is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Freedman Group. Her research focuses on aerosol chemistry, bioaerosol characterization, and atmospheric particle dynamics, with a particular emphasis on pollen fragments, ice-nucleating particles, and storm-related aerosol transport. She develops novel measurement techniques like the lightweight 'Chimney' housing for atmospheric thermodynamics and the WIBS bioaerosol sensor. Her work bridges environmental science and meteorology, investigating how atmospheric aerosols interact with weather systems, particularly in midlatitude convective storms and semi-arid regions. Key contributions include scalable passive sampling methods for airborne allergens and studies on sub-pollen particles' roles in climate processes. Mampage collaborates on large-scale projects like the BACS field campaign, analyzing aerosol vertical distributions and cold pool effects on bioaerosol transport. Publications span 2019–2025, reflecting a trajectory from pollen fragment dynamics to advanced instrumentation development. Though no formal awards are listed, her active field work and equipment innovations indicate significant contributions to atmospheric chemistry research.

Matthew Hegartyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Genomics
• Genetics
• Molecular Biology
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Dr. Matthew Hegarty is a researcher at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), part of the Department of Life Sciences at Aberystwyth University. He serves as Scheme Coordinator for Biology programs and Module Coordinator for courses in Wildlife Forensics, Applied Molecular Biology, and Animal Breeding. He also oversees the IBERS Translational Genomics Facility, supporting next-generation sequencing and genotyping across research projects. His research focuses on genomics, particularly how genetic and transcriptomic variation influences phenotypic traits in plants and animals. Key areas include hybridisation, polyploidy, and genetic diversity, with applications in crop and livestock improvement. His work supports plant breeding and animal research programs, contributing to sustainable agriculture and food security. His recent publications highlight work on cattle genetics, pearl millet nutrition, grass pollen and human health, and stress responses in pasture grasses. These span genomics, bioinformatics, conservation, and environmental health, showing a strong trend toward applied agricultural and ecological genomics using high-throughput technologies. He leads and collaborates on externally funded research projects with organisations such as BBSRC, NERC, and charitable trusts, focusing on genomic selection in sheep, grassland systems, and crop improvement. He also contributes to public engagement through media appearances and presentations to agricultural societies. Dr. Hegarty supervises postgraduate researchers, including PhD student Kardelen Temiz. He is actively involved in academic leadership as DLS Employability Coordinator and Academic Champion for Enterprise, demonstrating a commitment to student development and translational research.