Principal Investigator
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Jianzhou He, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry & Physics Dr. He is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University (GSU). He received his Ph.D. in Crop and Soil Sciences - Environmental Toxicology from Michigan State University, and earned a M.S. and B.S. in Environmental Science from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Sichuan University, respectively. Prior to joining GSU, he conducted postdoctoral training at the University of Arizona and Auburn University. His educational and professional background is in Environmental Chemistry. His research focuses on (1) Methods development in environmental analytical chemistry; (2) Fate, transport, and transformation of conventional (e.g., nutrients and heavy metals) and emerging (e.g., PFAS and microplastics) contaminants in soil, water and plant systems; and (3) Environmental remediation of contaminants using advanced materials (e.g., biochar) and processes (e.g., AOP/ARP).
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Graduate Students
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Undergraduate Students
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Kendra Ezeanii
Undergraduate Researcher (Oct 2024 - Now) Major: B.S. in Biology Research: Fate and Impact of Environmental Contaminants Kendra is an Honors second-year undergraduate student at Georgia Southern University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Applied Vocal Music. Her research interests focus on how environmental issues impact biological systems, particularly concerning human health, immunology, and sustainability. In her free time, she enjoys composing music and spending time in nature. |
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Kathryn Moore
Undergraduate Researcher (Nov 2024 - Now) Major: B.S. in Biology Research: Phototransformation of PFAS in Water Kathryn is a senior undergraduate majoring in biology at Georgia Southern University. Her research interests include investigating human impacts on the environment and finding ways to minimize threats to the natural world. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at home with her pets, reading books, and bird watching. |
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Abdullrahman Manlla
Undergraduate Researcher (Jan 2025 - Now) Major: B.S. in Biology Research: Wastewater Treatment Efficiency of Contaminants using ATS Abdullrahman is a junior biology major with a strong interest in dentistry, eager to combine his passion for science with helping others. In his free time, he loves to draw and express his creativity through art. Swimming is his favorite sport, and he enjoys both the physical challenge and relaxation it brings. |
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Laci LaDuke
Undergraduate Researcher (Jan 2025 - Now) Major: B.S. in Biology Research: Fate and Transport of PFAS in the Subsurface Laci is a sophomore undergraduate student majoring in biology at Georgia Southern University. She plans on attending medical school, and is passionate about pursuing pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys reading, as well as drawing and photographing nature. |