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Professor Dr. Thomas Lewandowski

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Lewandowski is an Affiliate Associate Professor specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Washington and an MPH in Environmental Health from the University of Michigan, he holds over 30 years of experience in areas including risk assessment, product safety evaluation, and metals toxicology. Currently, he works at Gradient, a science consulting firm based in Seattle, WA, where he focuses on sustainable communities, chemical hazards, and pollution. His research interests include skin sensitization, cannabinoids, and chemical alternatives assessment, alongside significant work in risk assessment methodologies, especially in developing workplace exposure guidelines for new chemical agents. Thomas has contributed to various publications related to risk assessment and serves as an officer in the Society of Toxicology's Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section. He is also a fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences and is board certified in toxicology in Europe.

Research Interests

Risk Assessment Consumer Product Safety Health Effects of Mercury and Metals Developmental Toxicology Skin Sensitization Cannabinoids Chemical Alternatives Assessment Exposure Health Effects of Metals Pharmacokinetics

Experience

Principal Scientist

2000-01-01 — Present

Gradient • Seattle, Washington

Leading efforts in Green Chemistry and risk assessment related to product safety evaluation.

Associate Professor

— Present

Brooklyn College/The City University of New York • Brooklyn, New York

Taught courses in environmental health, human physiology, and sustainability.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)

Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.