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Vinayak Agarwal is an Assistant Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology with joint appointments in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and School of Biological Sciences within the College of Sciences. His research investigates natural products—small organic molecules produced by living organisms that form the basis of most clinical antibiotics and drugs, while also addressing environmental toxins and pollutants. Dr. Agarwal's work integrates (meta)genomics, biochemistry, structural and mechanistic enzymology, mass spectrometry, and analytical chemistry to answer fundamental questions about natural product biosynthesis. His lab specializes in marine systems, particularly marine sponges and associated microbiomes, with a focus on enzyme discovery, pathway elucidation, and biosynthetic engineering. Key research themes include halogenation enzymes, polyketide synthases, and peptide natural products, driven by the dual goals of drug discovery and environmental protection. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on marine natural product discovery, enzyme characterization, and biosynthetic pathway engineering. His team frequently combines genomic mining with chemical and biochemical validation, with growing attention to environmental implications of natural product chemistry and applications in antibiotic development. Dr. Agarwal has received significant recognition for his research and teaching: ASP Matt Suffness Young Investigator Award (2024) Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar award (2023) NSF CAREER award (2023) Cottrell Scholar Award (2021) Blanchard Assistant Professorship (2020) Harold Nation young faculty award (2019) He has mentored multiple PhD students to completion (Ipsita, Dongqi, Luna) and currently advises Vidya and Grace. His lab secures major funding from the NSF (CAREER), NIH (NIGMS MIRA), and Research Corporation for Science Advancement (Cottrell Scholar), alongside the Camille Dreyfus award and Petit Institute seed grants for collaborative marine research. The Agarwal Lab operates from the Petit Biotechnology Building at Georgia Tech and maintains a dynamic team structure with postdocs (Weimao Zhong, Nirmal Saha), graduate students (Sophia, Vidya, Beeta, Grace), and undergraduates. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with marine biology groups at Georgia Tech and external institutions for sample collection and structural analysis.

• Natural Products
• Antibiotics
• Biochemistry
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David Bastviken is a Professor at the Environmental Change Theme (TEMAM), Linköping University , specializing in environmental science and biogeochemical cycles. His research focuses on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane and carbon dioxide, from freshwater systems and human activities, with implications for climate policy and pollution management. Research Pillars : Aquatic greenhouse gas dynamics, chlorine cycling in soils, drinking water disinfection by-products, landscape-scale carbon budgets Methodologies : Drone-based sensing, hyperspectral imaging, sensor networks, cross-disciplinary ecosystem experiments Notable findings include the discovery of underestimated methane emissions from lakes and rivers, the role of trees in methane uptake , and natural chlorine production in boreal forests. His work has been funded by ERC , Formas , VINNOVA , and The Swedish Research Council . Recent publications highlight climate sensitivity of methane emissions, day-night emission patterns , and global methane budget modeling. He leads international collaborations across Amazonas , Arctic , and Boreal regions.

• Environmental Science
• Climate Change
• Biogeochemistry
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Hans Christian Bruun Hansen is a Professor in Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on solid-solution processes governing pollutant fate in soils and sediments with applications in soil and water remediation. His primary research areas include: Engineering and reactivity of iron(II)iron(III) hydroxides ("green rusts") Phosphate bonding in anoxic soils Fate of natural toxins like ptaquiloside and glucosinolates Hansen pioneered critical discoveries in environmental chemistry, including demonstrating green rusts' reducing capacity for nitrate-to-ammonium conversion and dehalogenation of chlorinated compounds. His recent work shows green rusts can form 1 nm thick iron oxide sheets for catalytic applications. His research on natural toxins documented carcinogenic ptaquiloside in soil and elucidated degradation kinetics. Hansen has secured over 35 million DKK in research funding through projects like SupremeTech (phosphorus remediation) and Iron-X (solvent degradation). He teaches environmental chemistry from BSc to PhD levels and has supervised 69 MSc and 25 PhD theses. As Head of the Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics (40 researchers), he leads initiatives like the EnvEuro MSc program and Sino-Danish Water Research Center. His laboratory focuses on nanoscale remediation materials and natural toxin analysis.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Chemistry
• Green Rusts
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Jack DeRuiter serves as Alumni Professor at Auburn University 's Harrison College of Pharmacy in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. His research focuses on structural isomerism in synthetic novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and analytical methods for drug differentiation. Education: B.A. in Chemistry (Hope College, 1976), M.S. and Ph.D. in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (University of Michigan, 1978; Virginia Commonwealth University, 1982) Research interests include: Synthesis and characterization of structural/stereochemical isomers in NPS drugs Development of GC-MS, GC-IR, and chromatographic purification methods Receptor binding profiles and neurotoxicity of synthetic cathinones, cannabinoids, NBOMe analogs, and piperazines Contribution of 1000+ mass spectra to the NIST database Recent publications focus on regioisomer differentiation using advanced analytical techniques. Collaborations with pharmacology colleagues expand into receptor pharmacology and neurotoxicity studies. Funding: Multiple grants from the National Institute of Justice (U.S. Department of Justice) over 15 years. Lab facilities specialize in capillary gas chromatography with vapor-phase infrared detection for drug identification.

• Forensic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
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Alwyn Fernandes is a Research Fellow at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia. His work focuses on environmental contaminants, particularly polychlorinated compounds, persistent organic pollutants, and their transfer through ecosystems and food chains. He collaborates internationally on chemical nomenclature standards and contamination pathways. Research Interests: Toxicology of environmental pollutants, chlorinated paraffins, dioxins, and PFAS; contamination pathways in agriculture and food systems. Recent Focus: Transfer mechanisms of contaminants in recycled materials affecting poultry and dairy products. Recent publications analyze PCN formation, lithium bioavailability in mushrooms, and contaminant migration into animal tissues. His work contributes to policy through standardized terminology for environmental chemicals. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His research involves collaborations with institutions globally, exploring industrial and municipal bioresource impacts on agricultural land.

• Environmental Science
• Toxicology
• Pollution
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Dr. Yina Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University, leading the Halo-Carbon Biogeochemistry Lab and serving as R&D Team Lead in the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG). Her research focuses on organic biogeochemistry, particularly halogenated compounds' roles in environmental processes. She employs advanced mass spectrometry and data science to study contaminant cycling, microbial transformations of oil components, and PFAS distributions. Education includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography (Texas A&M, 2013), B.S. in Environmental Sciences (UC Irvine, 2006), and postdoctoral work at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2013-2015) and Pacific Northwest National Lab (2015-2017). Research interests span untargeted environmental analysis, halocarbon biogeochemistry, and eco-metabolomics, with emphasis on linking organic matter dynamics to ecological processes. Her lab investigates topics such as microbial degradation of crude oil components, PFAS environmental fate, and halogenated compound identification using novel computational algorithms. Current projects include developing cheminformatics pipelines for tarball fingerprinting and atmospheric particle characterization. She actively mentors students across undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels through Texas A&M's Oceanography program. Research highlights include groundbreaking work on oil spill bioremediation mechanisms and PFAS contamination in urban watersheds. Her methodologies combine field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to advance understanding of global carbon and contaminant cycles.

• Organic Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Metabolomics
• Halocarbon Biogeochemistry
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Professor Keith Shine is a leading academic in climate science, focusing on radiative forcing, atmospheric chemistry, and aviation's climate impacts. His work emphasizes greenhouse gas mechanisms, contrail effects, and climate modeling. He has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including influential studies on CO2 decomposition, halocarbon impacts, and hydrogen economy climate effects. His research bridges climate physics, policy, and aviation sectors, with notable contributions to radiative transfer theory and climate metrics development. Research areas: Climate dynamics, radiative transfer, aerosol impacts, and aviation emissions. Key collaborations: Includes institutions like University of Reading and international climate modeling groups. Shine's work on water vapor continuum absorption and Fermi resonance mechanisms has advanced fundamental understanding of global warming processes. He also addresses policy-relevant issues like CO2-equivalence metrics for contrail management and hydrogen economy climate risks.

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Radiative Transfer
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Paula Mouser is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on microbial ecology in extreme environments, particularly in hydraulically fractured shale wells, and the biodegradation of industrial contaminants in water systems. Ph.D., University of Vermont M.S., University of Vermont B.S., Utah State University Mouser's work spans environmental microbiology, toxicology, and engineering, with key contributions to understanding: Microbial adaptation in shale gas wells Biodegradation of surfactants and PFAS Antibiotic resistance gene dynamics Uranium attenuation in contaminated aquifers SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance Her recent publications (2024-2011) reveal trends in environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, wastewater treatment challenges, and microbial community responses to industrial contaminants.

• Environmental Engineering
• Microbiology
• Hydraulic Fracturing
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Susan Solomon is the Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies at MIT, holding joint appointments in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences and Chemistry. She previously served as a scientist at NOAA and adjunct professor at the University of Colorado (1982–2011). Her research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, climate change, and ozone depletion mechanisms. Key contributions include identifying chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole and advancing understanding of climate-chemistry interactions. Dr. Solomon’s work underpins the Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-depleting substances and averted significant global warming. She has led expeditions to Antarctica, discovered the irreversibility of CO₂-driven warming, and pioneered studies on wildfire impacts on stratospheric chemistry. Her honors include the National Medal of Science (2000), the Crafoord Prize (2018), and the 2023 VinFuture Award for Female Innovators. Affiliations: MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; MIT Chemistry Department Research Labs: The Solomon Group at MIT, focusing on poles and tropics, with projects like ozone hole healing, CFC emissions tracking, and gravity wave impacts Her recent studies address emerging challenges, such as HFC-23 emissions and climate policy loopholes. She advocates for global cooperation to address climate change, drawing parallels to the Montreal Protocol’s success.

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Climate Change
• Ozone Depletion
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Jens Muhle is a Researcher at the Geosciences Research Division of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. He holds a Diploma in Chemistry from the University of Wuppertal and a Doctor of Natural Sciences from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His research focuses on stratospheric ozone depletion, verification of the Montreal Protocol compliance, and atmospheric trace gas dynamics. Key areas include AGAGE (Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment), halogenated compounds, perfluorinated compounds, and wildfire emissions. He develops measurement techniques like GC-FID/ECD and PTR-TOF-MS to track ODS emissions and their impacts on climate and ozone layer recovery. Leads AGAGE's monitoring of global atmospheric trace gases at 13+ sites Investigates equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine (EESC) trends Studies radiative forcing impacts of ozone-depleting substances Current projects address emerging threats from short-lived halocarbons and HFC phase-out under the Kigali Amendment.

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Ozone Depletion
• Trace Gas Measurement Techniques
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Dr. Frank A.P.C. Gobas is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Resource & Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada. He specializes in environmental toxicology, chemical behavior, and ecological risk assessment. His research focuses on pollutant bioaccumulation, food web impacts, and remediation strategies for contaminated environments. He holds adjunct roles in the Department of Biological Sciences and has contributed to global initiatives through roles like UN GESAMP member, US-EPA Science Advisory Board, and Canadian contaminated site advisory roles. Education : BSc Chemistry, Free University of Amsterdam (1982) MSc Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology, University of Amsterdam (1984) PhD Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto (1988) Research Interests : Dr. Gobas investigates chemical behavior in ecosystems, bioaccumulation modeling, environmental remediation (e.g., oil sands treatment wetlands), and regulatory science. His models (e.g., AGRO 2014, AquaWeb) are used by agencies like the USEPA and Environment Canada for risk assessments and policy decisions. Recent Trends : His recent work addresses atmospheric pollutants, PFAS bioaccumulation, and marine pollution impacts on species like Southern Resident Killer Whales. Articles emphasize pollutant sources, spatial variability, and novel exposure assessment methods. Awards : 2020 Distinguished Professorship at SFU. Grants & Advising : Secured funding from NSERC, industry, and governments. Supervised over 100 graduate students, many in prominent academic/government roles. Active in SFU’s Master of Environmental Toxicology program. Lab/Teams : Leads the Environmental Toxicology Research Group, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and industry on global environmental challenges.

• Environmental Toxicology
• Chemical Behavior in Ecosystems
• Bioaccumulation
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Professor Jenny Fisher is currently the Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) and Professor in the College of Science and Engineering at James Cook University (primary affiliation since January 2025), while maintaining an honorary professorship at the University of Wollongong (UOW). She holds a Ph.D. in Earth & Planetary Sciences from Harvard University (2011) and a B.S. in Planetary Science from the California Institute of Technology (2005). Her research focuses on atmospheric pollution dynamics, using global chemical transport models combined with observational data to understand impacts of human and natural processes on atmospheric composition. Education: Ph.D. Earth & Planetary Sciences, Harvard University, 2011 Sc.M. Engineering Sciences, Harvard University, 2009 B.S. Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology, 2005 Research Interests: Mercury biogeochemistry and Southern Hemisphere cycling Novel atmospheric chemical reaction mechanisms Short-lived climate pollutants in the Southern Hemisphere Biogenic emissions and chemistry in tropical/subtropical regions Climate modeling and high-resolution simulations Teaching: Develops programming and modeling curricula for earth science undergraduates, emphasizing computational tools like Python and Jupyter Notebooks. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning through lab exercises and model applications. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry at UOW and collaborates globally on field campaigns like NASA SEAC4RS and COALA. Active in science policy through roles like Science Policy Fellow (Australian Government, 2024) and former Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at UOW (2020-2023).

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Environmental Biogeochemistry
• Climate Modeling
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Florian Breider is a Researcher and Head of the Central Environmental Laboratory (GR-CEL) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Institute of Environmental Engineering (IIE). He also serves as a Lecturer in the SSIE - Enseignement unit, contributing to environmental sciences education at EPFL. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, particularly the formation and detection of disinfection by-products such as N-nitrosamines in water systems, the role of disinfectants in promoting antibiotic resistance, and the development of advanced analytical methods using stable isotope techniques. His work integrates analytical chemistry, biogeochemistry, and water treatment engineering to address critical challenges in water safety and quality. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on N-nitrosamine formation mechanisms, chlorinated organic compounds, and isotopic tracing in environmental systems. Key themes include micelle-catalyzed nitrosation, chloroform formation from natural organic matter, and the use of UV-photolysis and chemiluminescence for total N-nitrosamine quantification. These studies are primarily published in high-impact journals such as Water Research , Environmental Science & Technology , and Analytical Chemistry . Formation mechanisms of N-nitrosamines and chlorinated organics Stable isotope analysis for environmental forensics Development of analytical tools for water contaminant detection Disinfection processes and their unintended consequences He has supervised at least one PhD student at EPFL, Margaux Océane Voumard, and is actively involved in teaching courses such as Analysis of Pollutants in the Environment and Urban Dialogues: Sustainability and Mediation . His research is supported by ongoing projects related to disinfection agents and antibiotic resistance in wastewater. He leads a research unit focused on environmental laboratory analysis and method development.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Quality
• Disinfection By-products
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C. Randall Clark is a Gilliland Professor in the Department of Drug Discovery and Development at Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy . He joined the faculty in 1973, advancing from assistant to full professor by 1983, and holds an endowed professorship since 2016. B.A., Biology and Chemistry - Berry College (1967) Ph.D., Medicinal Chemistry - University of Mississippi (1973) Research Focus: Studies regioisomerism and isobaric relationships in synthetic novel psychoactive substances (NPS), including substituted phenethylamines, synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, and NBOMe drugs. His work develops analytical methods for differentiation using GC-MS , GC-MS/MS , GC-CI/MS , NMR , and liquid chromatography . Key Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize GC-MS/MS analysis, vapor-phase IR for regioisomer identification, and differentiation of mass-equivalent synthetic drugs. His team contributes extensively to the NIST mass spectral database with >1000 spectra. Alumni Professorship (1983-1988): Recognized for research and teaching excellence. Sandra Kent Gilliland and David Louie Gilliland Professor (2016–present): Endowed chair for sustained contributions. Service: Served on Auburn University Graduate Council, chaired multiple committees, and led the Drug Testing/Drug Education in Athletics Committee for 20+ years. Laboratory: His lab develops synthetic methods for NPS compounds, focusing on analytical challenges in forensic identification of regioisomers and isobaric substances.

• Forensic Chemistry
• Analytical Toxicology
• Medicinal Chemistry
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Merle Maria Plassmann is a Senior Staff Scientist in the Department of Environmental Science at Stockholm University, where she conducts research on environmental contaminants, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Her work spans analytical method development, environmental fate studies, and human exposure assessment. Dr. Plassmann's research focuses on environmental chemistry with emphasis on PFAS analysis and fate. She has developed and refined methods for total fluorine determination, extractable organofluorine analysis, and non-target screening approaches. Her work has documented PFAS contamination in diverse matrices including textiles, cosmetics, artificial turf, ski waxes, and marine environments. She has made significant contributions to understanding the environmental fate of these persistent compounds and their pathways to human exposure. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on methodological development for PFAS analysis, human exposure assessment through biomonitoring studies, and investigation of PFAS in consumer products. Her work frequently employs advanced analytical techniques including combustion ion chromatography, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and non-target screening approaches. The research demonstrates consistent investigation of both known and emerging fluorinated compounds across environmental and biological matrices. Dr. Plassmann has been involved in significant research projects including 'The organohalogen iceberg,' which aims to identify known and unknown halogenated compounds in water and sludge from sewage treatment plants. Her collaborative work spans multiple European institutions and addresses critical questions regarding environmental contamination and human exposure to persistent organic pollutants. Her research has important implications for environmental regulation and public health, particularly regarding consumer product safety, drinking water quality, and understanding exposure pathways for persistent environmental contaminants. The methodological advances she has contributed to are helping standardize approaches for detecting and quantifying fluorinated compounds in complex environmental matrices.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollutant Analysis
• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
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