Jolanta Kumirska is a Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk , where she leads the Department of Environmental Analytics and co-heads the Division of Science Education and Communication. Her research focuses on pharmaceutical wastewater treatment , chemical contamination in water , and forensic chemical diagnostics . Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk Department of Environmental Analytics Laboratory of Analytics and Chemical Diagnostics Her work spans electrocoagulation , catalytic ozonation , and biochar-based remediation for pharmaceutical contaminants and microplastics. Recent publications emphasize antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater and QSAR models for chemical risk assessment. Her articles reveal trends in synergistic water treatment technologies and environmental fate of emerging pollutants , with applications in forensic fiber analysis and chemical safety regulation . She actively contributes to the POWER program at the University of Gdańsk, supporting environmental protection initiatives.
Fernanda Isabel Oduber Pérez is a Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics. She leads research within the ATMOSENV (Atmospheric Environment) group, focusing on atmospheric processes, air pollution, and environmental health. PhD in Environmental Science (University of León, 2020) Thesis: "Air quality in León: sources and wet deposition of biogenic and non-biogenic pollutants" Supervised by Dr. Ana Isabel Calvo Gordaliza, Dr. Amaya Castro Izquierdo, and Dr. Roberto Fraile Laiz Her research spans atmospheric chemistry , aerosol dynamics , wet deposition mechanisms , and health impacts of air pollution . Key contributions include studies on black carbon, bioaerosols, and the interaction between meteorology and pollutant distribution. Recent publications highlight trends in indoor air quality (coal/wood combustion, beauty salons), aerosol scavenging (raindrop and snow effects), and source apportionment using advanced techniques like Positive Matrix Factorization and aethalometer modeling. Her work bridges environmental monitoring and health risk assessment. She can be contacted via email at fodup@unileon.es .
Wojciech Tylmann is a Professor at the Institute of Geography, University of Gdańsk, Poland. His research focuses on high-resolution paleoenvironmental reconstructions using lake sediments, with primary fieldwork conducted on Polish lakes (Gorzyńskie, Suminko, Żabińskie) and Lake Victoria in Africa. His dominant research interests include: Varves (57% expertise) as annual climate archives Lake sediments (25% expertise) for environmental history Paleoenvironmental reconstructions through sediment analysis Dating methods in paleolimnology Lake ecosystem responses to anthropogenic pressures Microplastics as stratigraphic markers for the Anthropocene Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal consistent work on varve-based climate reconstruction across Europe, while expanding into human impacts like eutrophication in Lake Victoria and microplastic pollution. His projects emphasize long-term monitoring (e.g., 10-year dataset from Lake Żabińskie) and international collaboration with Swiss, Italian, and Polish institutions. Tylmann maintains an active research network with 174 co-authors including Andrea Lami (CNR-Water Research Institute), Colin Courtney-Mustaphi (Geoecology), and Giulia Wienhues (Oeschger Centre for Climate Research), though no student supervision or grant details are documented in the provided text.
Huan Chen is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University. His research specializes in water resilience, contaminant dynamics, and resource recovery, integrating biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, and computational methods. He investigates impacts of wildfires, climate change, and land-use alterations on water quality using advanced analytical techniques including FT-ICR MS, pyrolysis-GC/MS, and hyperspectral imaging. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2013–2016) M.S. in Statistics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2013–2016) M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Peking University (2006–2009) B.E. in Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University (2002–2006) Research Focus: Dr. Chen studies (1) disturbances at aquatic-terrestrial interfaces affecting drinking water quality; (2) water reuse in agriculture/hydraulic fracturing and resource recovery via microalgae; (3) environmental big data analysis using MATLAB/R/Python and machine learning for microplastics detection. His work addresses PFAS, antibiotics, and wildfire-derived contaminants. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) demonstrate strong focus on wildfire impacts, PFAS dynamics, microplastics detection, water reuse technologies, and antibiotic resistance. Methodologies emphasize advanced mass spectrometry, hyperspectral imaging, and machine learning applications across diverse environmental matrices. Awards: Excellent Papers of 2023 (Soil & Environmental Health) Excellent Undergraduate Thesis (2006)
Caroline FABIOUX is a Lecturer at the University of Western Brittany, affiliated with the LEMAR Laboratory. Her research focuses on marine invertebrate physiology, particularly the interaction between bivalves and toxic microalgae, reproduction mechanisms, and development. Key areas include domoic acid depuration in scallops, harmful algal bloom effects on gametes, and microbiota dynamics in bivalve digestive systems. Her work combines experimental studies on toxin bioaccumulation, environmental stress responses, and the impacts of pollutants like microplastics. Notable contributions include long-term comparative studies on domoic acid depuration in Pecten maximus and modeling approaches to understand toxin metabolism. She also explores antioxidant interventions to mitigate toxin effects and investigates how intertidal zones influence bivalve microbiota. Key Projects: EcoATP, HABIS Legacy, MaSCOET, MICROBIV, NANOPLASTICS, Parased, PLAST Drugs, SELPHYC Focus Themes: Marine toxicology, aquaculture health, reproductive biology, microbiome dynamics Publications span over two decades, with recent emphasis on harmful algal species, nanoplastic toxicity, and bioenergetics of toxin depuration. Her research bridges fundamental physiology and applied challenges in coastal ecosystems and shellfish safety.
Associate Professor Ines Kovačić is affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Primorska. Her research focuses on marine biology, environmental toxicology, and aquaculture, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of climate change, microplastics, and pollutants on marine organisms such as scallops, mussels, and sea urchins. She has published extensively on topics including probiotic effects in aquaculture, microplastic ingestion by marine species, and ecotoxicological responses to environmental stressors. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Biostatistical Analysis, Ecophysiology, and Natural Science Education Methodology at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Her work often integrates experimental approaches with field studies, emphasizing the Adriatic Sea as a key research locale. Recent publications highlight explorations into the effects of ocean acidification, microplastic prevalence in fish species, and the role of probiotics in enhancing scallop health under climate change scenarios. While no awards are explicitly listed, her active research output underscores her contributions to marine environmental science and aquaculture innovation.
Majid Sedighi is a Professor (Reader) in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Manchester, leading the Geo-Environmental research theme. He is also the Head of Internationalisation (Africa and the Middle East) at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and serves on the Editorial Board of Géotechnique . His research focuses on geoenvironmental engineering, multiphysics processes in soils, and sustainable technologies for energy and environmental challenges, including radioactive waste management and microplastics mitigation. Education: MSc and PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Cardiff University, with prior experience as a UNESCO Research Fellow and Senior Design Engineer. He has supervised 16 PhD students since 2011 and leads projects on clay erosion, geothermal energy, and groundwater remediation. Research interests include coupled THCM processes, geo-material behavior under extreme conditions, and sustainable development goals. He has secured £10M in European funding and collaborates globally, including as an Adjunct Professor at Zhejiang University. Awards include the ICE Environmental Geotechnics Prize (2019) and Best Paper Awards. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water, affordable energy, and responsible consumption. Active in professional roles: Discipline Lead at Nuclear Waste Services, member of the Centre for Crisis Studies, and organizer of international conferences on environmental sustainability. His lab, Geo-Environmental Engineering Group , offers PhD funding in multiphysics, reactive transport, and microplastics research.
Professor Jongyoon Han holds dual appointments in Electrical Engineering and Biological Engineering at MIT, where he leads the Micro/Nanofluidic BioMEMS Group within the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE). His work bridges micro/nanofabrication with biomedical applications, including cell separation technologies, desalination systems, and neural prosthetics. Han received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physics from Seoul National University (1992-1994), followed by a Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University (2001). Before joining MIT in 2002, he conducted microfluidics research at Sandia National Laboratories. Research interests focus on applying micro/nano-engineering to biomolecule separation, biosensing, and water purification. Notable advancements include ion concentration polarization-based desalination, nanofluidic molecular sieves, and electrochemical nerve modulation. His lab has developed portable desalination systems and microfluidic devices for high-throughput cell analysis. Han’s awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2003) and Analytical Chemistry Young Innovator Award (2009). His 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) highlight innovations in stem cell quality assessment, CAR-T cell safety, and biomanufacturing solutions using microfluidics and machine learning. Key projects: Desalination via ion concentration polarization Breakthroughs in microfluidic cell sorting Biomarker detection via magnetic resonance relaxometry Labs/Teams: RLE at MIT, Micro/Nanofluidic BioMEMS Group
Dr. Miguel Oliver Rodríguez, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands , is a dedicated member of the Flow Injection and Trace Analysis (FI-TRACE) research group within the Department of Analytical Chemistry since 2014. His work focuses on developing innovative analytical methodologies to study bioaccessibility and bioavailability of emerging environmental contaminants using lipid nanoparticles that mimic cell membranes, with a particular emphasis on marine microplastics and their chemical interactions. Dr. Oliver has made significant contributions to his field, co-authoring 7 high-impact publications and participating in 13 international conference presentations . He has been directly involved in 5 research projects , including serving as Principal Investigator for one. His research leverages flow-based automation techniques to enhance portability and efficiency in environmental analysis. In pedagogy, Dr. Oliver has taught core chemistry courses across multiple programs, including Chemistry , Pharmacy , and Chemical Science and Technology at both undergraduate (Agricultural Engineering) and graduate levels. He supervises Master’s thesis projects and provides instructional support in laboratory settings, demonstrating his commitment to training future scientists.
Dr. Mark Mallory is a Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier 1 at Acadia University . His research focuses on coastal wetland ecosystems, bridging marine and terrestrial environments through studies of wildlife movement, pollutant analysis, and ecological monitoring. He employs telemetry, sediment archives, and contaminant tracking to assess ecosystem health across Canada’s Arctic to southern coasts. Research Interests : Coastal habitat connectivity, ecotoxicology, bycatch mitigation, and Arctic biodiversity conservation. His work addresses human impacts on ecosystems, mercury contamination, microplastics, and wildlife health metrics. Publication Trends : Mallory’s recent studies emphasize global tracking of marine megafauna for conservation epigenetic responses to pollution microplastic ingestion in Arctic species mercury biomagnification bycatch data variability landfill-associated contaminants in gulls Scientific Awards : Canada Research Chair Tier 1 (2017) Renewed Canada Research Chair Tier 1 (2016) Grants & Affiliations : Funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council , Mallory collaborates with institutions across the North Atlantic and Arctic . His research informs policy on coastal sustainability and human activity guidelines.
Dr. Vinka Oyanedel-Craver is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering. She leads the Water for the World Environmental Engineering Lab and the Rhode Island Water Resources Center , focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of nanotechnology, water quality, and sustainable systems. Research Areas: Environmental engineering, water treatment, nanotechnology, microplastics mitigation, and sustainable groundwater solutions for rural communities. Key Collaborations: Co-PI in NSF-funded projects, NEH grants for integrated humanities-engineering education, and partnerships with Iowa State University and the University of Maine. Scientific Recognition: National Science Foundation Career Award (2014) Her work spans ceramic water filters, bacterial interactions with nanomaterials, and UV light-driven pollutant degradation, with a strong emphasis on global health and climate resilience. She has secured significant grants from NSF, USGS, and EPA for projects addressing water reuse, biofouling, and nanomaterial safety.
Marleen Stuhr is a Senior Scientist at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen, Germany, where she leads research in Programme Area 4 (Ecosystem Co-Design towards a sustainable Anthropocene) within the Working Group on Geoecology and Carbonate Sedimentology. Her work focuses on climate change impacts on coral reef ecosystems, particularly through the lens of photosymbiotic organisms and carbonate sediment systems. Her primary research interests include: Adaptation mechanisms of photosymbiotic reef organisms to environmental stressors Effects of ocean acidification and warming on calcifying organisms Resilience and conservation of coral reef ecosystems Innovative proteomic approaches for studying marine holobionts Carbonate sediment production and transport dynamics Dr. Stuhr's publication record reveals strong trends in climate change physiology, with recent emphasis on multi-stressor experiments (warming + acidification), nanoplastic pollution impacts, and carbonate sediment budget modeling. Her work bridges molecular biology (proteomics/metabolomics) with ecosystem-scale processes, particularly in the Red Sea and Chagos Archipelago. She leads several significant postdoctoral projects including FuRI (Future trajectories of coral reef islands), ChagosSand (carbonate sediments in Chagos), RedSeaForams (foraminifera in Red Sea), and COrALesilience (coral bleaching recovery). Her research integrates field expeditions, laboratory experiments, and advanced analytical techniques like LC-MS metabolomics and shotgun proteomics. Dr. Stuhr maintains active collaborations across international institutions and contributes to major field protocols like SedBudget for reef carbonate assessment. Her work appears in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Coral Reefs, and Journal of Advanced Research, with consistent first-author publications demonstrating leadership in her field.
Professor Polly Burey is a chemical and materials engineer/food scientist at the University of Southern Queensland , where she serves as Professor in the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science . She leads the BSc Food Science major introduced in 2017 and the Sustainable Industry Design research theme (established 2022) within the Centre for Future Materials at the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences. Her research focuses on formulation-microstructure-processing-rheology relationships in food materials and sustainable industrial applications. Co-Director of NO WASTE (New Options for Waste And Saving The Environment) pilot precinct (2021-2026, $2M SURF grant) Co-Director of SIMPLE Hub (Sustainable Industry Manufacturing Planning for Long-term Ecosystems) ($3.35M RRC grant, 2022-2025) Oversees a $13M+ research portfolio with multidisciplinary teams across science, engineering, business, and education Professional memberships: Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (QLD Branch Chair 2019-2022), Institute of Chemical Engineers, Society of Rheology, ISEKI Research Interests span food materials science, microstructure-rheology relationships, circular economy systems, and waste valorization into functional materials/ingredients. She integrates chemical engineering principles with sustainable design across resource, medical, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Her recent publications demonstrate cross-disciplinary applications in food waste transformation, polymer composites, mycelium-based materials, and biomedical devices. Work includes 3D bioengineered bone models, antimicrobial hydrogels, and sustainable construction materials. Teaching includes courses like Food Chemistry, Food Processing, and Food Microbiology. She has 24+ years of tertiary teaching experience and serves as Project Supervisor for postgraduate research. Grants include: Regional Research Collaboration (RRC) Program ($3.35M, 2022-2025) Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF, $2M, 2021-2026) Fight Food Waste CRC/Nutrafruit grant ($99K, 2020) Labs/Teams : Leads the Sustainable Industry Design research team at Centre for Future Materials, coordinating 15+ industry/government partners and 3 university consortia. Advisory committees include CSIRO, ANSTO, and commercialization experts.
Frank Wania is a Professor in the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). His research specializes in environmental chemistry, with a focus on the fate and transport of organic contaminants in ecosystems. He teaches courses including Environmental Chemistry (CHMB55), Modelling the Fate of Organic Chemicals (CHMD59H3F), and Current Questions in Mathematics and Science (PSCD02H3). Research Focus: Professor Wania's work centers on: Environmental organic chemistry and contaminant behavior Pollution dynamics and air quality monitoring Global transport mechanisms of persistent chemicals Biomagnification in wildlife and humans Development of passive air sampling methodologies Publication Trends (2024-2025): His recent articles demonstrate strong emphasis on: Global contaminant transport (mercury, chlorinated paraffins, organophosphate esters) Novel analytical approaches for non-targeted chemical analysis Ecological and human exposure assessment Policy-relevant research on chemical regulation frameworks Arctic and remote environment pollution Awards and Honors: Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (2017) UTSC Research Excellence Faculty Scholar (2016) CIC Environment Division Research Award (2015) Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (2011) Research Leadership: Leads the Wania Lab focusing on environmental organic chemistry. Current projects investigate microplastic-contaminant interactions, atmospheric mercury sources, and Stockholm Convention implementation challenges. Collaborates internationally on Arctic monitoring networks and chemical fate modeling.
Chelsea Rochman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Her research integrates ecology, ecotoxicology, and environmental chemistry to investigate the sources, fate, and ecological impacts of anthropogenic pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. Her work emphasizes complex contaminant mixtures, particularly microplastics, which act as multiple stressors through physical particles, additive chemicals, and sorbed pollutants. She collaborates with non-profit organizations and government agencies to ensure her findings inform environmental management policies. Research Focus: Anthropogenic pollutants in freshwater and marine ecosystems, microplastics, contaminant fate and effects, interdisciplinary approaches.
