Jonas Baltrusaitis, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Lehigh University and the inaugural editor-in-chief of Sustainability Science and Technology, will moderate a live webinar exploring per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. EST (4 p.m. GMT).
The event, Sustainability Spotlight: PFAS Unveiled, is sponsored by the IOP Publishing journal and will feature a panel of experts discussing the classification, environmental pathways, mitigation strategies, and cutting-edge biotechnologies related to PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” Baltrusaitis brings expertise in materials innovation, renewable energy-assisted catalysis, and waste-to-resource transformation to the discussion.
Panelists include:
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Linda S. Lee (Purdue University): Researches PFAS challenges in chemical fate and contaminant remediation
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Clinton Williams (USDA-ARS): Focuses on environmental and human health impacts of biologically active contaminants, including PFAS, in wastewater.
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Sara Lupton (USDA-ARS): Investigates PFAS accumulation and remediation in food animals
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Jude Maul (USDA-ARS): Specializes in agroecosystem research and soil health management
This free event is open to the public. Learn more and register on the event webpage.
About Jonas Baltrusaitis
Baltrusaitis was named the inaugural editor-in-chief of Sustainability Science and Technology, an interdisciplinary open-access journal launched by IOP Publishing to advance sustainability through innovative research in science, technology, and engineering. Under his leadership, the journal prioritizes publishing work with measurable sustainability benefits and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Baltrusaitis has co-authored more than 300 research publications on innovative materials. His work includes nutrient recovery from waste, their formulation and delivery, and renewable energy-assisted catalysis for energy carrier and commodity chemical synthesis and transformations.
Read more about his work on the Baltrusaitis Group website.
