Research Areas

• Biogeochemical cycle of trace elements
• Aquatic environmental quality
• Behavior and transport of contaminants in surface water and ground water
• Sources of organic and inorganic pollutants to the Passaic River system
• Contaminant distribution in Passaic River sediments and loadings from its watersheds
• Contaminant toxicity impact on the ecology of the Passaic River system
• Environmental (watershed and wetland) management
• Soil erosion and sediment transport
• Innovative technology development in sediment/soil decontamination and clean-up
• Sediment visualization
• Ecosystem restoration
• Contaminant impact on biodiversity
• Brownfield remediation and development