Trace Element Bioavailability Professors and Supervisors

Julien Gigaultمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

Laval UniversityCanada

Julien Gigault is an Adjunct Professor and CNRS Research Scientist at Laval University's Department of Biology, focusing on nanoplastics and microplastics in aquatic environments. He leads the International Research Laboratory Takuvik (CNRS/ULaval) and coordinates major projects like NANOARCTIC and REVEAL . 2017: HDR, Université de Rennes 1 2011-2013: Postdoc at NIST (USA) 2008-2011: PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Université de Pau His research bridges environmental chemistry and toxicology, examining nanoplastic behavior, metal binding, and impacts on organisms like mussels and oysters. Recent work includes soil microplastic mobility and Arctic pollution dynamics. Key publication trends show specialization in nanoplastic characterization, colloid interactions, and toxicity mechanisms. Awards include the CNRS Bronze Medal (2020) and Arctic Frontier's Emerging Leader (2017). 2020: CNRS Bronze Medal 2017: Arctic Frontier Emerging Leader He advises on European projects like NANO-CARRIER and PLASTISCARE , with extensive lab-on-a-chip and field-flow fractionation expertise. His work spans from cigarette butt nano-litter to microplastic-metal synergy in aquatic systems.

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Hannah Whitbyمشاهده پروفایل

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University of LiverpoolUnited Kingdom

Dr. Hannah Whitby is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences at the University of Liverpool , specializing in the cycling of metals in aquatic environments. Her interdisciplinary research spans marine and terrestrial systems, focusing on metal-organic interactions that influence ecosystem health and water quality. Education: BSc (2008-2012) and PhD (2012-2016) from the University of Liverpool. Research Focus: Development of novel electrochemical methods (voltammetry) for metal speciation analysis, particularly iron and copper in seawater. Collaborations: Involved in international programs like GEOTRACES (TONGA, SWINGS) and cross-disciplinary projects with Farm Urban Ltd. and engineering institutions. Teaching: Module coordinator for Environmental Chemistry (ENVS153) and Marine Pollution (ENVS232), as well as field and laboratory classes. Her research impacts include sustainable technologies for hydroponics and improved understanding of iron's role in global marine productivity. She has supervised PhD theses on marine humic substances, thiols, and CLE-ACSV analytical methods. Current projects include Royal Society-funded work on ocean alkalinity enhancement effects on diazotrophs and NERC grants for hydroponic nutrient retention.

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Myung Chae Jungمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaUnited States

Myung Chae Jung is a Professor in the Department of Energy Resources and Geosystems Engineering at Sejong University, South Korea, specializing in environmental contamination and remediation. His work addresses critical challenges in post-mining landscapes and agricultural systems affected by industrial activities. His academic foundation includes: B.S. from Seoul National University (1989) M.S. from Seoul National University (1991) Ph.D. from Imperial College London (1995) Professor Jung's research centers on heavy metal behavior and remediation across environmental matrices. He investigates metal(loid)s in mining-impacted soils, water systems, and agricultural products, with particular focus on arsenic contamination in paddy ecosystems. His methodology integrates sequential extraction techniques, advanced spectroscopy (ICP-MS), and field studies to assess bioavailability, mobility, and food chain transfer. Current projects emphasize biochar-based immobilization technologies and microbial community approaches for sustainable soil restoration in contaminated agricultural lands. Analysis of his publication record (49 outputs, 2496 citations) reveals consistent focus on heavy metal immobilization using soil amendments, especially biochar applications in agricultural contexts. His work demonstrates strong regional relevance to Korean mining areas while addressing global challenges in food safety (rice contamination) and industrial pollution (smelter emissions). Methodologically, he combines geochemical analysis with ecological risk assessment, frequently employing sequential extraction and advanced microscopy techniques to characterize contaminant behavior in complex environmental systems.

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Lisa Ciadamidaroمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Franche-Comté (UFC)France

Lisa Ciadamidaro is a Lecturer at the UMR 6249 Chrono-environment unit of the University of Franche-Comté (France). Her research focuses on the dynamics of Trace Elements (TE) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) in soil-plant-microorganism systems. Key areas include biogeochemical process identification, remediation strategies using physiological and molecular tools, and long-term management of contaminated soils through phytomanagement approaches. Projects: ECOPOLIS, COSMiC, SIRAM, EDAPHOS Collaborations: with international researchers (Switzerland, China, Serbia, Czech Republic) Her work integrates mycorrhizal inoculation to enhance poplar biomass production on contaminated sites, with studies on associated fungal diversity and bioremediation efficiency . Recent publications emphasize trace element bioavailability, poplar microbiome analysis, and marginal land rehabilitation strategies. She actively participates in conferences (e.g., SETAC, ICOBTE, International Phytotechnologies Conference) and contributes to book chapters on phytoremediation.

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Peter Almondمشاهده پروفایل

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Lincoln UniversityNew Zealand

Peter Almond is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil & Physical Sciences at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where he previously served as Head of Department (2012-2017). His research bridges soil science and earth sciences with a focus on earth surface processes, biogeochemistry, and climate change impacts. His research interests center on understanding how soils integrate earth surface processes and record past environments. Key areas include CO 2 fluxes in Antarctic soils, rock weathering rates, and silicate weathering as a carbon dioxide removal mechanism. Recent work involves field trials for Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) in New Zealand primary industries, contracted by the Ministry of Primary Industries. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary work connecting geomorphology, soil science, and climate change. His research frequently employs glacial retreat zones as natural laboratories, examining ecosystem development, carbon cycling, and soil formation processes. Significant contributions appear in high-impact journals including Nature , New Phytologist , and Global Change Biology . Almond actively supervises postgraduate research with completed projects spanning soil aluminum studies, virtual field trip development, aquifer recharge impacts, and viticulture optimization. His teaching philosophy emphasizes building knowledge frameworks resilient to technological disruption, grounded in scientific method and cultural knowledge systems. Professional contributions include co-Chairing the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Geopark Trust (aiming for UNESCO recognition), and membership in the New Zealand Society of Soil Science, Geosciences New Zealand, Australasian Quaternary Association, and American Geophysical Union.

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Rigaud Sylvainمشاهده پروفایل

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University of NîmesFrance

Rigaud Sylvain is a Permanent member (Associate Professor) in Biogeochemistry at the University of Nîmes, serving as Head of the 3rd year Life Sciences degree course "Environment". He holds elected positions on the University Council, Science and Art Department Council, and Technical Committee of the University of Nîmes, alongside external roles in the GIPREB Joint Syndicate Scientific Council and Mediterranean floating wind power research initiatives. His research centers on chemical species behavior (oxygen, nutrients, pollutants, trace elements, radionuclides) in coastal aquatic ecosystems, with specialized focus on water-sediment interface biogeochemical processes, contaminant bioavailability/bioaccumulation, and impacts on benthic organisms. Methodologically, he integrates analytical chemistry, in situ/lab experiments, transport-reaction modeling, thermodynamic calculations, and radioactive isotope tracing to advance environmental risk assessment frameworks. Associated with the University of Nîmes Analytical Techniques Platform, he utilizes specialized infrastructure for sample preparation, physicochemical analysis, molecular biology, and microbiology. His governance contributions extend to interdisciplinary environmental policy through university committees and national scientific consortia including ODATIS-Oxygène and floating wind power councils.

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Miguel Armando Arredondo Olguinمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ChileChile

Miguel Armando Arredondo Olguin serves as a Full Professor at the University of Chile's Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Professor Doctor Fernando Mönckeberg Barros. With 44 hours per week of academic work, he maintains active teaching and research roles across multiple programs at the university. His institutional affiliation spans both the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology and the Faculty of Medicine. Doctor of Science, University of Chile (2002) Master in Biological Sciences, University of Chile (1996) Medical Technologist, University of Chile (1983) Professor Arredondo Olguin's research focuses on the intersection of nutrition science, micronutrient metabolism, and metabolic disorders. His work particularly emphasizes iron and zinc metabolism in relation to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory processes. He employs both in vitro cell models and clinical studies to investigate how trace elements affect metabolic pathways and cellular functions. His research integrates molecular nutrition, biochemistry, and clinical nutrition approaches to address public health challenges related to micronutrient status in Chilean populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on trace element metabolism, particularly zinc and iron, in the context of diabetes and obesity. His work frequently examines cellular mechanisms using C2C12 cell lines and explores the relationship between micronutrient status and inflammatory markers. Recent publications also demonstrate expanding interest in plant-based compounds, nutraceuticals, and their potential therapeutic applications for metabolic disorders. Professor Arredondo Olguin has supervised numerous graduate theses across multiple faculties, including Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, and Basic Sciences. His mentorship spans topics from lysosomal enzyme activity to iron metabolism in obesity and diabetes. He has secured significant research funding through FONDECYT Regular grants, FONIS projects, and international collaborations including Horizon 2020 MSCA-RISE programs.

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Susanne Gjedsted Bügelمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Susanne Gjedsted Bügel serves as a Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, with a career spanning over 30 years in human nutrition research. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Environmental Medicine from Odense University. Education: 1990: M. Sci (Human nutrition), Odense University 1991: Visiting scientist at the Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Prague 1996: Ph.D. (Environmental Medicine), Odense University Professor Bügel's research centers on micronutrient bioavailability, dietary impacts on disease prevention, and sustainable food systems. She investigates how vitamins, natural antioxidants, organic food, and food preparation methods influence health outcomes, with particular focus on preventing lifestyle-related diseases through dietary interventions. Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strategic shift toward sustainable nutrition science, examining plant-based dairy alternatives, organic food consumption patterns, and food waste reduction across European and North African populations. These studies frequently employ mixed-methods approaches and reveal significant regional variations in dietary behaviors and policy implications. Throughout her career, Professor Bügel has held key leadership positions including Study Director for both the Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition programs, Head of the Preventive Nutrition section, and Deputy Head of Department for Education. Her extensive international collaborations span multiple countries, reflecting her commitment to global food system research.

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Tatjana Mijošek Pavinمشاهده پروفایل

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Ruđer Bošković InstituteCroatia

Tatjana Mijošek Pavin is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Laboratory for the biological effects of metals within the Institute for Marine and Environmental Research at Rudjer Boskovic Institute in Zagreb, Croatia. She holds a PhD in Biological responses in indicator organisms to wastewater exposure in Dinaric and Pannonian rivers from the Faculty of Science, Zagreb (2021), and a Master's degree in Morphological and genetic diversity of populations of the invasive crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus from the same institution (2015). Her educational background includes doctoral research at the University of Zagreb focusing on biomarker responses in aquatic organisms exposed to wastewater in Croatian river systems. Her Master's thesis examined genetic diversity of invasive crayfish populations, establishing her early interest in aquatic ecology and anthropogenic impacts on freshwater systems. Dr. Mijošek Pavin's research program centers on environmental toxicology with emphasis on metal bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs. She investigates how wastewater discharges affect metal(loid) distribution in karst river ecosystems, particularly the Krka River in Croatia. Her innovative work explores acanthocephalan parasites as sensitive bioindicators of environmental pollution, examining molecular mechanisms through transcriptomics and advanced imaging techniques. She has developed expertise in electrochemical determination of metallothioneins, metal distribution in fish calcified structures, and multi-biomarker approaches to assess ecological risks. Analysis of her publication record reveals a sophisticated evolution from basic ecotoxicology to integrated molecular approaches. Her recent work combines traditional biomonitoring with cutting-edge techniques like NanoSIMS imaging and CiteSpace literature analysis. A consistent theme is the examination of parasite-host systems as environmental sentinels, with particular attention to spatial and temporal patterns of pollution in karst hydrological systems. While specific awards are not documented in the available information, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Environmental Pollution, and Science of the Total Environment indicates significant recognition within the environmental toxicology community. Dr. Mijošek Pavin actively participates in collaborative research networks, frequently co-authoring with Vlatka Filipović Marijić, Zrinka Dragun, and Sara Šariri. Her work appears to be supported by institutional research programs at Rudjer Boskovic Institute focused on environmental monitoring and pollution assessment in Croatian aquatic ecosystems. Within the Laboratory for the biological effects of metals, she contributes to multidisciplinary teams investigating metal speciation, bioavailability, and toxic effects in freshwater systems. Her research integrates field studies in contaminated river sites with laboratory analyses of biomarkers, metal distribution, and molecular responses across multiple trophic levels.

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Saša Marcinekمشاهده پروفایل

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Ruđer Bošković InstituteCroatia

Saša Marcinek is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Rudjer Boskovic Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, working within the Institute for Marine and Environmental Research at the Laboratory for physical chemistry of traces. With a doctoral degree completed in 2021 from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics in Zagreb, Dr. Marcinek has established a research career focused on marine and environmental chemistry, particularly in the area of trace metal speciation and dissolved organic matter dynamics in estuarine environments. Dr. Marcinek's research primarily centers on the biogeochemical processes occurring in estuarine systems, with a particular focus on the Krka River estuary in Croatia. Their work encompasses several key areas: Development and improvement of voltammetric methodologies for trace metal speciation Analysis of dissolved organic matter dynamics using spectroscopic techniques Investigation of metal-organic interactions in natural waters Development of software tools for environmental data analysis Assessment of anthropogenic impacts on coastal ecosystems Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on methodological advancements in analytical chemistry applied to environmental problems. Dr. Marcinek has contributed significantly to the development of new tools like TreatEEM for fluorescence analysis and ASFit for UV-Vis spectroscopy of dissolved organic matter. Their work often involves international collaborations, particularly with researchers studying trace metal behavior in estuarine and marine environments. A notable trend in their recent work is the examination of platinum group elements as emerging contaminants in coastal waters, reflecting growing concerns about anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems. Dr. Marcinek has been active in the scientific community, presenting research at numerous international conferences including the International Estuarine Biogeochemistry Symposium, Goldschmidt Conference, and ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting. Their work has appeared in respected journals such as Marine Chemistry, Analytica Chimica Acta, and Water.

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