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Advancing environmental science through innovative research in hydrochemistry, environmental forensics, and sustainable water management.

Research Impact

Scholarly contributions and citations

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Total Citations

5,678

Cumulative citations across all publications

h-index

30

Measure of productivity and citation impact

i10-index

40

Publications with at least 10 citations

Last updated: 2/16/2026

Team Members
123

Active researchers

Publications
385

Research papers

Research Projects
2

Ongoing projects

Impact
12079

Total citations

About Our Research Group

The Hydrochemistry Research Group is dedicated to advancing our understanding of water chemistry and its impact on environmental and human health. Our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in analytical chemistry, environmental science, and geochemistry to address critical challenges in water quality assessment, contamination source identification, and remediation strategies. Our research focuses on three main areas: groundwater quality in agricultural and urban settings, isotope geochemistry for water source tracing, and the fate and transport of contaminants in aquatic ecosystems. We employ state-of-the-art analytical techniques including mass spectrometry, chromatography, and spectroscopy to investigate complex environmental systems. Through collaboration with government agencies, industry partners, and international research institutions, we strive to generate knowledge that informs policy decisions and contributes to sustainable water resource management.

Advanced Analytics

State-of-the-art analytical methods for water quality assessment and contaminant identification

Education & Training

Training the next generation of environmental scientists through hands-on research experience

Featured Publication

2023

Nitrate contamination in groundwater: A comprehensive review

Johnson, S., Chen, M., Rodriguez, E.

Environmental Science & Technology

Highlighted Publications

Featured research from our laboratory

Bioaccumulation and toxicological risks of tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate (TOTM) plasticiser in oysters: implications for marine ecosystem health

Ishak S.A.

Aquatic Toxicology, 2026

Nitrate contamination in groundwater: A comprehensive review

Johnson, S., Chen, M., Rodriguez, E.

Environmental Science & Technology, 2023

45 citations

Latest News

Recent updates from the lab

New Research Grant Awarded
1/15/2024

NSF awards $500,000 grant for groundwater contamination research

Recent Publications

Bioaccumulation and toxicological risks of tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate (TOTM) plasticiser in oysters: implications for marine ecosystem health

Ishak S.A.

Aquatic Toxicology, 2026

Evaluating the impact of die head temperature and alternative carbohydrate, Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita) on floating pellet production

Atirah A.N.

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2025

Arsenic speciation using HPLC–ICP–MS in white and brown rice and health risk assessment

Navaretnam R.

Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2025

Heavy metals exposure and risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among school children in Makassar City, Indonesia

La-Ane R.

Toxicology Reports, 2025