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Lee Ferguson is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. He joined Duke in 2009 after serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina. Ferguson's research is focused on the development and application of analytical methods for measuring organic pollutants in the environment, particularly using high-resolution mass spectrometry to detect, identify, and quantify emerging contaminants in wastewater and drinking water. His recent work has emphasized non-targeted analysis workflows for assessing poly- and per-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in water and the environmental fate of polymer-associated chemicals from microplastic particles. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and serves on advisory councils regarding environmental health and safety issues. Ferguson is actively involved in leading initiatives to address PFAS contamination in North Carolina's drinking water supply, notably forming the NC PFAS Testing Network. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to environmental chemistry and analytical science, including being recognized as a Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences.
University of South Carolina • Columbia
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses while conducting research in environmental chemistry.
Division of Marine Science Policy • University of South Carolina
Focused on research in environmental science policy and continued teaching responsibilities.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)