The overarching goal of my research is to provide mechanistic insights that inform evidence-based remediation and management strategies for contaminated agricultural systems. Ongoing projects include:
Monitoring and identifying emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in agricultural systems, including soils, bioresources, plants, and soil fauna, by developing non-target and suspect screening workflows using high-resolution mass spectrometry to discover novel transformation products;
Quantifying sorption, leaching, and transformation kinetics in soil–water–plant systems;
Applying machine learning and modeling approaches to predict contaminant fate and guide mitigation strategies;
Assessing the impacts of emerging contaminants on soil microbiomes and biogeochemical processes.
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Outreach and Extension Focus
My extension program connects fundamental environmental chemistry with practical soil and water management. It focuses on understanding, monitoring, and mitigating organic contaminants in agricultural systems while maintaining soil health and productivity. I work with farmers, extension educators, and agencies to develop best practices for managing PFAS and pesticide contamination, assess their impacts on soil microbial health, and provide tools for integrated soil health evaluation. Through workshops, field collaboration, and applied research, my group aims to translate laboratory findings into actionable, field-scale solutions that support sustainable land use, pollution prevention, and resilient agricultural landscapes.
