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José A. Centeno, MSc, PhD,FRSC

Toxicology (Chemical and Environmental)

USA

José A. Centeno, MSc, PhD,FRSC

Toxicology (Chemical and Environmental)

Dr. Jose A. Centeno is a leading figure in medical geology, with decades of research on trace elements, toxicology, and public health. He founded the IEHSC Consortium and has led international initiatives on medical geology, biocompatibility, and environmental exposure to metals. Read full bio

Robert B. Finkelman, PhD

Geology

USA

Robert B. Finkelman, PhD

Geology

Dr. Robert B. Finkelman is a geoscientist with extensive contributions to the field of medical geology, focusing on the relationships between geologic materials and public health. He has authored over 900 publications, co-founded the International Medical Geology Association, and collaborates with the International Environmental and Health Sciences Consortium (IEHSC). Read full bio

Laura Börgel Aguilera, MD

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology

CHILE

Laura Börgel Aguilera, MD

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology

Dr. Laura Börgel is a toxicologist with extensive experience in clinical, forensic, and occupational toxicology. Her work integrates toxicological risk management with public health strategies, including the medical handling of chemical exposure and the development of toxicological information systems in Latin America. Read full bio

Jacques Gardon, MD, PhD

Environmental Epidemiology

FRANCE

Jacques Gardon, MD, PhD

Environmental Epidemiology

Dr. Jacques Gardon is a physician and researcher whose work in medical geology focuses on the health impacts of environmental exposure to toxic elements such as mercury and arsenic. His research examines the effects of metal contamination in communities across Africa and South America. Read full bio

Nghargbu K'tso, PhD

Geology

NIGERIA

Nghargbu K'tso, PhD

Geology

Dr. Nghargbu K’tso is a researcher in medical geology with academic and field experience in the study of geologic materials and their health effects. His work includes the application of geo-medical exploration methods to understand both beneficial and harmful environmental exposures. Read full bio

Jesús M. Ochoa-Rivero, MSc

Environmental and Agricultural Sciences

MEXICO

Jesús M. Ochoa-Rivero, MSc

Environmental and Agricultural Sciences

M.S. Ochoa-Rivero is a researcher in water and environmental sciences with experience in water quality, trace element biogeochemistry, and climate-related impacts on soil and health. His work includes interdisciplinary studies at the interface of environmental processes and public health. Read full bio

Melissa Schulthess, VMD, MSc

Veterinary Sciences and Epidemiology

CHILE

Diane Smith, PhD

Materials Science

USA

Diane Smith, PhD

Materials Science

Dr. Smith is a polymer scientist with research focused on the biocompatibility and toxicology of metals in medical devices and retained fragments. Her work includes the characterization of metal distribution in biological tissues and investigations into tissue reactions to metallic materials. Read full bio

Gijsbert B. van der Voet, PhD

Clinical Toxicology

THE NETHERLANDS

Gijsbert B. van der Voet, PhD

Clinical Toxicology

Dr. Gijsbert B. van der Voet is a toxicologist with expertise in the health impacts of toxic metals such as aluminium, arsenic, and uranium. His research integrates clinical and analytical toxicology with environmental exposure assessment, contributing to the development of medical geology as a scientific field. Read full bio

Nan Lin, PhD

Environmental Health

China

Nan Lin, PhD

Environmental Health

Dr. Lin is an environmental health scientist whose research focuses on human exposure to environmental pollutants and associated health risks. Her work applies interdisciplinary methods to assess exposure pathways, pollutant behavior, and risk factors related to indoor and ambient air quality, emerging contaminants, and occupational health. Read full bio

Saverio Fiore, PhD

Geochemistry

ITALY

Prosun Bhattacharya, PhD

Sedimentary Geochemistry

SWEDEN

Prosun Bhattacharya, PhD

Sedimentary Geochemistry

Dr. Prosun Bhattacharya is a geochemist specializing in groundwater contamination by geogenic elements such as arsenic and fluoride. His research focuses on the environmental health impacts of groundwater pollutants and sustainable mitigation strategies, with international projects addressing drinking water quality and public health. Read full bio

Kim Dowling, PhD

Applied Geochemistry and Environmental Management

AUSTRALIA

Kim Dowling, PhD

Applied Geochemistry and Environmental Management

Dr. Kim Dowling is a geoscientist whose research explores the connections between geochemistry, mining, and environmental health. Her work in medical geology focuses on the impacts of geological materials and mining practices on human health and the environment, emphasizing sustainable resource management. Read full bio

Julian Ijumulana, PhD

Land and Water Resources Engineering

SWEDEN

Julian Ijumulana, PhD

Land and Water Resources Engineering

Dr. Julian Ijumulana is a spatial data scientist and GIS specialist whose research focuses on geogenic contamination in groundwater sources. His work integrates geospatial analysis and environmental engineering to assess the distribution and risks of naturally occurring contaminants affecting drinking water quality in East African regions. Read full bio

Iskhak Farkhutdinov, PhD

Medical Geology and Geothermal Renewable Energy

RUSSIA

Iskhak Farkhutdinov, PhD

Medical Geology and Geothermal Renewable Energy

Dr. Iskhak Farkhutdinov is a geologist specializing in medical geology and geothermal energy. His work involves research, education, and outreach in Earth sciences, including the use of digital platforms and geoinformation systems. He contributes to the development of geoparks and has held leadership roles in geological and medical geology associations. Read full bio

Ana Rita Gonçalves Neves Lopes Salgueiro, PhD

Environmental and Applied Geology

BRAZIL

Ana Rita Gonçalves Neves Lopes Salgueiro, PhD

Environmental and Applied Geology

Dr. Rita Salgueiro is a geoscientist whose research focuses on the environmental impacts of mining activities and their implications for human health. Her work in medical geology includes modeling contaminant dispersion near metallic mines and assessing links between geochemical contamination and health risks. Read full bio

Alexys Giorgia Friol Boim, PhD

Soil Geochemistry and Medical Geology

BRAZIL

Alexys Giorgia Friol Boim, PhD

Soil Geochemistry and Medical Geology

Dr.Boim is a geochemist specializing in soil contamination and environmental health. Her research focuses on the chemical behaviour and bioavailability of toxic elements, integrating sequential extraction techniques and chemometric analysis to support risk assessment and medical geology applications. Read full bio

Emmanuel Arhin, PhD

Applied Geology

GHANA

Emmanuel Arhin, PhD

Applied Geology

Professor Emmanuel Arhin is a geoscientist whose research focuses on the environmental and health impacts of trace elements and geogenic processes. His work integrates geochemistry, regolith geology, and remote sensing to investigate contamination pathways, particularly in savannah regions of Ghana, with emphasis on medical geology and public health risk mitigation. Read full bio