RESEARCH INTERESTS
Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Chemical Pollutants and Natural Toxins in Aquatic Environments, Water Resources Remediation and Restoration Planning.
EDUCATION
2002 Ph.D. Water Resources Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995 M.S. Biology (Limnology), Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg,
1991 B.S. Biology, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg,
POSITIONS
2004–present Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Environmental Toxicology, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis
2003 Research Associate, Great Lakes Commission, Ann Arbor, MI
2002–03 Sea Grant Fellow, Great Lakes Commission, Ann Arbor, MI
1997-2002 Graduate Research Assistant, Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1998-2000 Communication Assistant, Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
1996–97 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Biology, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
1995 Postgraduate Research Assistant, Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Swiss Federal Institute of Environmental Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland
1994-95 Visitation, Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Swiss Federal Institute of Environmental Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC)
American Chemical Society (ACS; Environmental Chemistry Division)
FELLOWSHIPS/AWARDS
ACS Environmental Chemistry Award for Graduate Students, 2001.
European Community Research Fellowship (ACTIVE program), 1995.