Hans Peter Heinrich Arp serves as a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), maintaining dual affiliation with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI). His research bridges fundamental environmental chemistry with applied policy development, focusing on pollutant behavior in ecosystems and solutions for zero-pollution societies. Current leadership roles include the NFR-funded SLUDGEFFECT project addressing hazardous substances in sewage sludge/e-waste plastics, and the EU Horizon 2020 ZeroPM consortium tackling persistent mobile pollutants across 16 European institutes. Research interests center on environmental pollutants including microplastics, PFAS, PAHs, POPs, and metals, examining their environmental behavior through interdisciplinary lenses. His work integrates chemical fate studies with circular economy frameworks and policy mechanisms like REACH. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on soil-water systems , emerging contaminant monitoring , and remediation technologies using advanced materials like biochar. Key trends show increasing focus on climate-contaminant interactions (e.g., permafrost thaw releasing pollutants) and machine learning applications for risk prioritization. Arp actively contributes to regulatory science through policy reviews and frameworks for PMT/vPvM substances. His collaborative network spans European institutions (ZeroPM consortium), Norwegian research centers (NGI), and global partners in waste management and chemical safety. Current projects demonstrate significant grant capture from major European and national funding bodies, with emphasis on translating scientific findings into actionable pollution prevention strategies. Laboratory work focuses on soil/sediment contaminant dynamics and advanced sorption technologies, while outreach includes policy advisory roles and public communication through platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn.





