Exposomics, Pollution and Agriculture (EPA)

The Exposomics, Pollution, and Agriculture (EPA) group focuses on understanding pollution sources and the key processes influencing their environmental and health impacts. Our research spans environmental and analytical chemistry, using non-target screening and metabolomics to assess pollutant effects on ecosystems and humans. We focus on three main research lines: • Biogeochemistry of pollutants: studies the fate, transport, and impact of mercury and trace metals in aquatic systems, especially in gold mining areas, and develops passive samplers for detection. • Nature-based solutions (NBS) and Agriculture: examines NBS to reduce water pollution and the effects of chemical and biological pollutants on crop yield, metabolism, soil, and health. • Human Biomonitoring and Exposomics: develops analytical workflows to explore human chemical exposure and its links to environmental and health outcomes