Oceanography, Ocean Technology and Marine Biology

Hyun-Min Hwang is an expert in sediment and water quality assessment and environmental monitoring for trace metals and organic pollutants such as PAHs, PCBs, pesticides, flame retardants, phthalates, and pharmaceuticals and personal care products. His specialty is integrating chemical, ecological and toxicological data together to better understand environmental impacts of pollutants. He also conducted many studies for atmospheric and aquatic pollutant source apportionment using a chemical mass balance model. His recent studies include stormwater runoff monitoring and application of best management practices to remove pollutants in stormwater runoff. He has more than 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and student training. He has been directing summer undergraduate research program over the last 5 years.