Professor Upal Ghosh

About

Dr. Upal Ghosh is a professor in the department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He has an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering. His group performs research in environmental engineering and science with a focus on the fate, effects, and remediation of toxic pollutants in the environment. They use multidisciplinary tools to investigate exposure and bioavailability of organic and metal contaminants to organisms and apply the new understanding to develop novel approaches for risk assessment and remediation. His research has contributed to the development of passive sampling for the measurement of freely dissolved concentration of pollutants. His research contributions have been recognized through multiple awards including the University System of Maryland Regents award for Excellence in Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity in 2016. He is an Associated Editor of the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Dr. Ghosh also is the co-founder of two startup companies that are transitioning emerging sediment remediation technologies to the field. He works closely with industry and regulatory leaders to bring the best science into the practice of Environmental Engineering and Science.