Lee Ferguson

P. Lee Ferguson is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on environmental analytical chemistry, with an emphasis on the application of high-resolution mass spectrometry to trace organic contaminant analysis. Specific areas of interest include the environmental fate of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), polymer additives, and microplastics in aquatic environments. His work also explores mechanisms of environmental endocrine disruption in aquatic organisms. Ferguson has published extensively on these topics and has contributed to the development of non-targeted analysis workflows and methods for detecting emerging contaminants in water systems. He has been involved in initiatives such as the NC PFAS Testing Network and has testified before the U.S. Senate on environmental health concerns related to nanotechnology.

P. Lee Ferguson is an environmental analytical chemist specializing in the detection and analysis of contaminants in environmental matrices. Their research focuses on the identification of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), flame retardants, and engineered nanomaterials using high-resolution mass spectrometry. Ferguson's work addresses the fate and distribution of emerging contaminants in water, sediment, and biota, with applications in assessing ecological and human health risks. Their studies also explore the use of advanced analytical techniques, such as proteome analysis and artificial neural networks, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of environmental monitoring.