Ms. Emily Bonner | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms, Oregon State University, United States

👩‍🔬Emily Bonner, MS, is a dedicated Toxicology PhD Candidate at Oregon State University with a keen focus on evaluating chemical exposures, particularly in firefighting contexts. Her research spans the use of innovative passive sampling techniques to assess firefighter and community exposures, alongside developing interventions to enhance personal protective equipment (PPE) effectiveness. With a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and statistics, Emily excels in data analysis and research translation, effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders. Her leadership roles in academic organizations and extensive outreach efforts underscore her commitment to advancing public health and safety.🌟

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📚Academic History

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 2019 – 2024 (anticipated)

Ph.D. in Toxicology, Statistics minor
Concurrent M.S., Toxicology (2021)
Thesis: “Evaluating Firefighter and Community Chemical Exposures Using Passive Sampling”
Advisor: Dr. Kim Anderson

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 2016 – 2019

BS, Biochemistry (with distinction), summa cum laude
Renee Crown University Honors Program
Thesis: “An Exploration of Ruthenium Catalyzed Alder ene Reactions”
Advisor: Dr. Nancy Totah

💼Relevant Skills

Relevant Research Experience

NIEHS Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Oregon State University
NIEHS P42 Superfund Hazardous Substances Research Trainee, Oregon State University
Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University
Undergraduate Honors Researcher, Syracuse University

Oregon State University, Food Safety and Environmental Stewardship Lab

Doctoral Research
- Skills: Organization of complex sampling campaigns, communication, data management, analytical chemistry techniques, community-engaged research.
- Projects: Evaluating firefighter and community chemical exposures, characterizing exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in an industrial community.

Syracuse University, Totah Lab

Undergraduate Honors Research
- Studied regioselectivity of the Ruthenium-catalyzed Alder ene reaction, culminating in an honors thesis.

Additional Lab/Software Skills

Cell culture, gel electrophoresis, PCR, protein modeling, etc.

🏆Grants/Awards

Multiple awards and grants for research excellence and dedication.

🎓 This academic history demonstrates a strong background in biochemistry and toxicology, complemented by extensive research experience and recognition for outstanding academic achievements.

Publications Top Notes 📝

Title: Silicone passive sampling used to identify novel dermal chemical exposures of firefighters and assess PPE innovations
- Authors: Bonner, E.M., Horn, G.P., Smith, D.L., Adams, K.T., Anderson, K.A.
- Journal: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 248
- Pages: 114095
- Citations: 5

Title: Firefighter exposures to potential endocrine disrupting chemicals measured by military-style silicone dog tags
- Authors: Poutasse, C.M., Haddock, C.K., Poston, W.S.C., Hoffman, P.D., Anderson, K.A.
- Journal: Environment International
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 158
- Pages: 106914
- Citations: 8

Title: The chemistry and toxicology of vaping
- Authors: Bonner, E., Chang, Y., Christie, E., Wilson, L.B., Tanguay, R.L.
- Journal: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Year: 2021
- Volume: 225
- Pages: 107837
- Citations: 30

Dr. Aleksandar Goranov | Analytical environmental chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Profile Summary

I am an analytical environmental chemist with expertise in applying a diverse suite of analytical techniques to investigate environmental questions. My research focuses on studying the composition and environmental fate of pyrogenic (fire-derived) organic matter (pyOM) and soil/aquatic natural organic matter (NOM). I employ ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry (FT-ICR-MS), various spectroscopies (e.g., fluorescence, NMR), liquid- and gas-chromatographic techniques, as well as stable isotopes to develop novel analytical methods.

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🔬Research Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher at Old Dominion University (ODU), focusing on various projects related to environmental degradation processes and characterization of organic matter. Postdoctoral Researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), involved in characterizing organic matter in different environmental matrices. Graduate Research Assistant at ODU, investigating the fate and behavior of pyrogenic organic matter in the environment. Undergraduate Research Assistant at various institutions, exploring topics such as solvatochromism and marine ecology.

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Old Dominion University (ODU)
B.S. in Chemistry, Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ)

Honors and awards

Young Investigator Award by the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS)
ACS CAS Top 100 Future Leader
Dominion Scholar Fellowship
Various other awards recognizing research and academic achievements.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience 👨‍🏫

In addition to my research endeavors, I have extensive experience in teaching and mentoring students in various analytical techniques and laboratory practices.

Highlights:

Developed and instructed an informal course on elemental analysis – isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (EA-IRMS) in Fall 2021, aimed at training students in using EA-IRMS for analytical purposes. Served as a guest lecturer for the Environmental Measurements course (ERTH 4190) in Summer 2021, where I designed and delivered an interactive laboratory exercise on quantification of dissolved calcium in riverine waters using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Led numerous virtual workshops covering topics such as fluorescence spectroscopy, stable carbon isotopes analysis, FT-ICR-MS data processing, statistical analysis, and more, benefiting researchers across different labs. Previous teaching assistant roles include General Chemistry I Lab at ODU and various labs at RCNJ covering organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. Provided tutoring support in general & organic chemistry as well as calculus.

Analytical Skills:

Proficient in a wide range of analytical techniques including UV-VIS, FT-IR, NMR spectroscopy (both liquid-state and solid-state), fluorescence spectroscopy, chromatography (HPLC, GCxGC-TOF-MS), elemental analysis (EA-IRMS, EA-TCD), and mass spectrometry (ESI-FT-ICR-MS). Familiarity with advanced data analysis techniques including isotopic corrections, multidimensional data analysis, exploratory statistics, and PARAFAC deconvolution. Proficient in MATLAB programming and ethical usage of ChatGPT, with beginner proficiency in R and Python programming languages.

📚Top Noted Publication

Title: Molecular heterogeneity in pyrogenic dissolved organic matter from a thermal series of oak and grass chars
Authors: AS Wozniak, AI Goranov, S Mitra, KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman
Journal: Organic Geochemistry
Year: 2020
Volume: 148
Pages: 104065
Citations: 45

Title: Photolability of pyrogenic dissolved organic matter from a thermal series of laboratory-prepared chars
Authors: KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman, AI Goranov, S Mitra, PG Hatcher
Journal: Science of the total environment
Year: 2020
Volume: 724
Pages: 138198
Citations: 42

Title: Biolability of fresh and photodegraded pyrogenic dissolved organic matter from laboratory‐prepared chars
Authors: KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman, AI Goranov, S Mitra, PG Hatcher
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences
Year: 2021
Volume: 126
Issue: 5
Article number: e2020JG005981
Citations: 36

Title: Online quantification and compound‐specific stable isotopic analysis of black carbon in environmental matrices via liquid chromatography‐isotope ratio mass spectrometry
Authors: S Wagner, J Brandes, AI Goranov, TW Drake, RGM Spencer, A Stubbins
Journal: Limnology and Oceanography: Methods
Year: 2017
Volume: 15
Issue: 12
Pages: 995-1006
Citations: 32

Title: Photochemistry after fire: Structural transformations of pyrogenic dissolved organic matter elucidated by advanced analytical techniques
Authors: AI Goranov, AS Wozniak, KW Bostick, AR Zimmerman, S Mitra
Journal: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Year: 2020
Volume: 290
Pages: 271-292
Citations: 31

Title: Effects of environmental aging on wildfire particulate and dissolved pyrogenic organic matter characteristics
Authors: AS Wozniak, S Mitra, AI Goranov, AR Zimmerman, KW Bostick
Journal: ACS Earth and Space Chemistry
Year: 2024
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 104-118
Citations: 1

Title: Biogeochemistry of dissolved organic matter and inorganic solutes in soil profiles of tropical pasturelands
Authors: JV dos Santos, AI Goranov, LR Bento, PPA Oliveira, JRM Pezzopane
Journal: Soil and Tillage Research
Year: 2024
Volume: 240
Pages: 1-15

Title: Using the benzenepolycarboxylic acid (BPCA) method to assess activated biochars and their PFAS sorption abilities
Authors: AI Goranov, E Sormo, N Hagemann, G Cornelissen, AR Zimmerman
Journal: Chemosphere
Year: 2024
Article number: 141750

Title: Stabilization of PFAS-contaminated soil with sewage sludge-and wood-based biochar sorbents
Authors: E Sørmo, CBM Lade, J Zhang, AG Asimakopoulos, GW Åsli, M Hubert
Journal: Science of The Total Environment
Year: 2024
Volume: 922
Pages: 1-12

Title: Carbon fate, iron dissolution, and molecular characterization of dissolved organic matter in thawed Yedoma permafrost under varying redox conditions
Authors: MS Carneiro Barreto, RP Wani, AI Goranov, TD Sowers, M Fischel
Journal: Environmental Science & Technology
Year: 2024
Volume: 58
Issue: 9
Pages: 4155-4166

Emily Bonner | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award