I am an environmental soil chemist studying the behavior and impacts of environmental contaminants like metal(loid)s, PFAS, and tyre-rubber chemicals in agricultural systems and the environment. Currently, I am serving as a University Fellow (Environmental Pollution) at the University of Salford. I was a visiting researcher at CSIRO Australia. I am well-versed in analytical and speciation techniques for metals and metalloids in various environmental samples such as water, soil, and plants. Additionally, I have expertise in developing predictive models using machine learning algorithms coded in R. Further I have developed 'Inquilab,' an R package to understand the dissipation kinetics, calculate the half-life periods and rate constants of compounds, pesticides, contaminants in different matrices.
Research Interests
- Research interest: Study of environmental contaminants such as metal(loid)s, PFAS, and tire rubber chemicals within agricultural systems and their broader ecological impact.
- Analytical skills: Analytical and speciation techniques for metals and metalloids in various environmental samples, including water, soil, and plants.
- Predictive modeling: Interested in developing models using ML algorithms such as logistic regression, random forest and gradient boost machine
- Integration: Research approach combines laboratory experiments and field studies to gain a holistic understanding of the interactions between contaminants and ecosystems.
University Fellow Jajati Mandal is improving the quality of our soil and water
Jajati Mandal is one of 21 University Fellows at the University of Salford - a group of early career academics who are dedicated to delivering transformational research to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. They bring fresh perspectives and ideas that are essential for addressing those hard-to-solve problems in the world around us. Through his research, Jajati is improving the quality of our soil and water.
