• Plant adaptation to environmental stress,
• Metal tolerance and hyperaccumulation,
• Population genetics,
• Plant-soil interactions,
• Phytoremediation and restoration of arid lands,
• Director of The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining (CESM)

I received my Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Queensland, Australia, where my research focused on the biogeochemistry of ultramafic environments and the physiology of the hyperaccumulator plants that inhabit them. My current research interests, much like those I pursued a decade ago, include the discovery of new hyperaccumulator species and the study of their unique physiology in support of emerging technologies such as agromining. I have recently developed a strong interest in advancing strategies that capitalize on the natural ability of plants to decontaminate soils in industrial and urban settings. Outside of research, I enjoy running, playing team sports, and reading a variety of non-fiction literature.

I investigate the interactions between plants and soil microorganisms​ to better understand their input in the successful remediation and restoration of anthropogenically disturbed habitats. I am particularly interested in adaptation of plants to unfavorable and changing conditions at metalliferous sites, as well as in genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying metal-tolerance and metal-hyperaccumulation traits.

My research focuses on identifying and studying native plant species that accumulate and tolerate metal(loid)s. I am particularly interested in understanding the drivers and barriers to revegetation on metal(loid)-impacted legacy mine sites. In my work, I use X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and remote sensing tools to explore plant–soil–environment interactions.

I am a Ph.D. student in Environmental Science focusing on plant metal tolerance and the phytoremediation potential of toxic contaminants. My research investigates how plants and microorganisms interact through organismal physiology and gene regulation. I completed my M.S. in Environmental Sciences with a focus on food safety research. Before joining the University of Arizona, I worked as a research associate, conducting studies on various aspects of vegetable breeding and disease management. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors and capturing nature through photography.

I am a Ph.D. student in Environmental Science with a concentration in sustainability, leadership, and communication. My primary interests include plant ecology and adaptation, the plant-soil nexus, land reclamation, and environmental policy. I have worked on projects involving plant-metal uptake and community garden soil health, and I hope to continue exploring diverse facets of the environmental sciences.

I am a Ph.D. student in Environmental Science at the University of Arizona and a Fulbright scholar from the Philippines. My research focuses on the ecological and health risks of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and the rehabilitation of mined-out areas through phytoremediation. I am particularly interested in the role of plant root exudates and soil microbes in phytostabilization - the stabilization of PTEs in the rhizosphere - which has important implications for agriculture, food safety, and the restoration of degraded lands.

I am a graduate student in Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. My research focuses on geochemical analysis of contaminated post-mining sites, where natural vegetation establishment is limited. I aim to evaluate differences in vegetation response and identify plant species capable of germinating and potentially establishing on mine tailings. More broadly, I am interested in applying science to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable ecosystem management.

I am pursuing an M.S. in Environmental Science. From 2018 to 2020, I served in the Peace Corps Senegal as a Sustainable Agriculture Extension Agent, supporting food security initiatives and promoting improved agricultural practices. During my time in Senegal, I witnessed firsthand the severe impacts of depleted arid landscapes, including soil erosion and poor vegetation growth. This experience inspired me to deepen my scientific understanding of the environment, particularly in soil science. I am especially interested in how plant, soil, and microbial interactions can advance land reclamation and revegetation efforts.