Research

Current Projects:

Quantifying Persistent Pollutants in Consumed Microplastics. PIs: Podgorski, D.C., Holstein, D., Midway, S.R. Support: Louisiana Sea Grant

Elucidation of the Structure and Composition of Dissolved Organic Matter. PI: Podgorski, D.C. Support: Louisiana Board of Regents

Toward a Cost-Effective Approach to Polar Plume Characterization and Risk Assessment. Trost, J., Bekins, B.A., Cozzarelli, I.M., Podgorski, D.C. Support: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Understanding Relationships between Molecular-Level Composition and Structure of Petroleum-Derived Dissolved Organic Matter and Its Reactivity (Multiple Projects). PIs: Podgorski, D.C., Zito, P. Support: Shell Global Solutions, Enbridge, U.S. Geological Survey Toxic Substances Hydrology Program

Development and Field Application of Optical Sensors for Long Term Measurements of Petroleum-Derived Dissolved Organic Matter Composition in Contaminated Groundwater Plumes (Multiple Projects). PI: Podgorski, D.C.,Zito, P. Support: Shell Global Solutions, Enbridge, U.S. Geological Survey Toxic Substances Hydrology Program