Chiara Smorada
Smorada studies biological degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Her research aims to understand the mechanism of PFAS defluorination using Acidimicrobium Sp. Strain A6. Her experimental work focuses on PFAS degradation in river water and sediments while also studying the impact of PFAS on microbial communities. Smorada is advised by Dr. Peter Jaffé in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.