I am a marine and environmental geochemist who does cross-disciplinary research between coastal oceanography, hydrogeology, and environmental radiochemistry. I combine both geochemical and geophysical tools to answer scientific questions related to my research interests in areas under contrasting morphologic and climatic regimes.
Specific areas of my research are:
- Applications of naturally occurring radioisotopes from the uranium and thorium isotope series as tracers for studying hydrological processes in marine and freshwater systems;
- Utilizing electrical resistivity methods for a better understanding of subsurface processes in coastal areas related to the transport of constituents (nutrients and contaminants) into the ocean and the process of saltwater intrusion;
- Studying occurrence of natural and artificial radioactivity from radioprotection point of view. Past research projects include the monitoring of natural radioactive contaminations in drinking water, soil, and other natural materials.
An important part of my research has been developing new methods and applications using naturally occurring and man-made radioisotopes. I plan to continue pursuing the radioisotope research and expand the list of radionuclides for new hydrological and geological applications.
Research Areas
- Environmental Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry and Hydrochemistry
- Hydrogeology, Hydrology, and Hydrometeorology
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