I am a passionate advocate for developing sustainable environmental solutions by assessing exposure to emerging/legacy contaminants and formulating remediation strategies. As UCL Santos Research Fellow, my current research includes
I also collaborate on projects with University of Tasmania investigating exposure to elements and organic pollutants in seabirds and the role of microplastics as a potential vector.
I recevied Fulbright Future Scholarship from the Australian American Fulbright Commission in... Read more
About me
I am a passionate advocate for developing sustainable environmental solutions by assessing exposure to emerging/legacy contaminants and formulating remediation strategies. As UCL Santos Research Fellow, my current research includes
I also collaborate on projects with University of Tasmania investigating exposure to elements and organic pollutants in seabirds and the role of microplastics as a potential vector.
I recevied Fulbright Future Scholarship from the Australian American Fulbright Commission in 2020, Early Career Researcher Grant by Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) in 2021 and AMP Tomorrow Maker award by the AMP Foundation in 2021.
I am an Associate Editor of Frontiers in Environmental Toxicology - Terrestrial Toxicology.
I am very happy to be contacted by students interested in learning more about any of the above by asking me about summer internship or honours projects.
About me
International Society of Trace Element Biogeochemistry (ISTEB).
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Asia Pacific.
Royal Australian Chemical Institute
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bacelor of Science (Biotechnology) University of New South Wales
I completed Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) from the University of New South Wales with Honours and the University Medal in 2014. During my honours, I undertook research on Ecotoxicity of a synthetic phenazine dye known as neutral red.
Between 2015-2019, I completed Doctor of Philosophy from University of South Australia and received the Ian Wark Research Medal. My thesis investigated inhalation exposure of metals in particulate matter and developing remediation strategies.
I joined University of South Australia as a Research Associate in 2020, investigating bioavailability of PFAS and developing plumbojarosite formation technique for soils contaminated with lead.
I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Columbia University (NY, USA) between 2022-2023 with the focus of developing African turquoise kilifish as a model organism for assessing particulate matter toxicity and its relationship with neurodegenerative disorders.
Since 2023, I have accepted a position at the University of South Australia as UCL Santos Research Fellow. My current research includes optimization of plumbojarosite formation technique and PFAS remediation.
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
Year | Output |
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2023 |
Open access
1
1
1
|
2021 |
14
12
1
|
2019 |
Open access
23
17
|
2019 |
Open access
34
32
|
Year | Output |
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2023 |
|
2023 |
Open access
1
1
1
|
2023 |
Open access
73
|
2022 |
7
4
1
|
2022 |
2
89
|
2021 |
14
12
1
|
2020 |
Open access
7
7
1
|
2020 |
Open access
10
9
1
|
2020 |
Open access
19
15
56
|
2019 |
Open access
23
17
|
2019 |
Open access
34
32
|
2019 |
Open access
25
22
15
|
2018 |
Open access
4
2
5
|
2018 |
Open access
40
37
|
2018 |
Open access
42
39
1
|
2017 |
154
147
|
2015 |
20
16
1
|
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
Australian Synchrotron | AUSTRALIA |
Bennett Aerospace | UNITED STATES |
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere | AUSTRALIA |
Environmental Protection Agency | UNITED STATES |
Health Canada | CANADA |
Kansas State University | UNITED STATES |
Nanjing University | CHINA |
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education | UNITED STATES |
Rothamsted Research | UNITED KINGDOM |
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) | AUSTRALIA |
United States Environmental Protection Agency | UNITED STATES |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Cagliari | ITALY |
University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Tasmania | AUSTRALIA |
US Environmental Protection Agency | UNITED STATES |
Women's and Children's Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
---|---|
Fulbright ScholarshipAustralian and American Fulbright Commission |
2020 |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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Assessment of PFAS exposure from produce grown in contaminated media | Current |
Environmental behaviours and biokinetics of technology critical elements | Current |
Non-essential element contamination in Port Pirie: comparing contribution of indoor and outdoor sources | Current |