PhD Proposal: Jada Damond
Format: In-Person Presentation
Jada Damond, PhD Student
Advisor:
Dr. Upal Ghosh
Abstract:
Field-scale additions of AC to sediments has shown great success in reducing the bioavailability of hydrophobic organic contaminants, which in many cases co-contaminate with Hg. However, its use for Hg remediation is still under development. Hg fate and transport – and consequently, the performance of remedial practice designed to reduce MeHg production and uptake to the aquatic food web – is heavily influenced by site biogeochemistry. Therefore, understanding these biogeochemical impacts is crucial for remedy design and evaluation. This research aims to improve ag+AC sampling efforts in the field, derive a spatially dependent fate and transport model, identify biogeochemical impacts on remedy performance, and test several remedial applications.
Agenda:
- 11:45 am: Meeting room will open
- 12:00 pm: 45 min presentation will be open to the public with Q&A.
- Followed by a closed session with the committee and PhD Student.