Dr Jajati Mandal
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
Current positions
University Fellow
Biography
I am an environmental soil chemist studying the behaviour and impacts of environmental contaminants like metal(loid)s, PFAS, and tyre rubber chemicals in agricultural systems and the environment. Currently, I am serving as a University Fellow (Environmental Pollution) at the University of Salford. I was a visiting researcher at CSIRO Australia. I am well-versed in analytical and speciation techniques for metals and metalloids in various environmental samples such as water, soil, and plants. Additionally, I have developed predictive models for arsenic limits in soil and irrigation water, coded in R using machine learning algorithms. I have led multidisciplinary research teams to deliver high-quality, high-impact research projects focusing on environmental contaminants assessment, remediation, and management.
Areas of Research
- Research interest: Environmental soil chemist specializing in the study of environmental contaminants such as metal(loid)s, PFAS, and tire rubber chemicals within agricultural systems and their broader ecological impact.
- Analytical skills: Analytical and speciation techniques for metals and metalloids in various environmental samples, including water, soil, and plants.
- Arsenic research: Concentrates on understanding arsenic chemistry, speciation, toxicity, food chain transfer, and human health risk through both laboratory and field-based studies.
- Predictive modeling: Developed predictive models for arsenic limits in soil and irrigation water using machine learning algorithms such as logistic regression, gradient boost machine, and random forest.
- Integration: Research approach combines laboratory experiments and field studies to gain a holistic understanding of the interactions between contaminants and agricultural ecosystems.
Qualifications
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PhD
2020 - 2023 -
Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science
2008 - 2010 -
Agriculture
2004 - 2008