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Heather Preisendanz is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Penn State University. She is also the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science. Her education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University (2007), a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2008), and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2011). Her research focuses on emerging contaminants in the environment, including the understanding of factors that affect their presence and movement, as well as their ecological impacts. Preisendanz's work involves estimating physicochemical parameters, conducting field studies, and developing design solutions to reduce the impact of such contaminants. Specifically, her research group investigates pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other persistent chemicals, aiming to assess their occurrences in aquatic ecosystems and the effects of land management practices.
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