My research focuses
on the bioavailability of nitroaromatic compounds in the environment. My approach to this
topic is to examine the distribution and fate of
these contaminants within soil aggregates of various
sizes. During my research I will focus on the sorption/desorption
characteristics of these compounds in the soil as
well as characterize the microbial contribution
to their degradation and/or transformation. I utilize
many standard soil chemistry/soil microbiology techniques
and use various types of instrumentation such as
Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
and Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS and LC/MS).
