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Research Interests
My research to date has been largely centred on analytical and environmental chemistry and can be divided into two main areas:
(a) development and applications of high resolution mass spectrometry and hyphenated tools for molecular analysis
(b) identification of sources, abundances, and fate of environmental pollutants
These two areas are linked by a global challenge to better understand chemical processes occurring in the hydrosphere and atmosphere and their impact on environment, climate and health.
I am interested in pollution transfer, especially of New and Emerging Pollutants (NEPs), in diverse environmental media under changing climate and land use scenarios and development of novel analytical platforms and methods for their detection and monitoring.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Chemistry, Doctorate, Polar organic marker compounds in atmospheric aerosols: Determination, time series, size distributions and sources, University of Antwerp
Award Date: 29 Feb 2008
Biosystems Engineering, MSc, Oklahoma State University
Award Date: 13 Dec 2002
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Cotutelle project: Discovery and monitoring of emerging contaminants in run-off from modern urban built infrastructure made from recycled material in the local aquatic environment
Kourtchev, I. (Principal Investigator), Gates, W. (CoPI) & Charlesworth, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/05/23 → …
Project: Thesis
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Cotutelle project: Release of atmospheric New and Emerging Pollutants (NEPs) from e-waste
Kourtchev, I. (Principal Investigator), Gates, W. (CoPI) & Charlesworth, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/05/23 → …
Project: Internally funded project
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Cotutelle project: The Influence of air pollutants and climate parameters on the environmental abundance of airborne allergens in the Australia and UK
Kourtchev, I. (Principal Investigator), Stevanovic, S. (CoPI) & Bogush, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/23 → …
Project: Internally funded project
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Trailblazer project: Impact of wastewater treatment plants on emission of new and emerging pollutants into atmosphere
Kourtchev, I. (Principal Investigator), Bogush, A. (Co-Investigator) & Shi, Z. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/22 → …
Project: Internally funded project
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Cotutelle project: Investigation of new and emerging pollutants in atmosphere and their toxicological effects
Kourtchev, I. (Principal Investigator), Stevanovic, S. (CoPI) & Bogush, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/22 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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Aerosolisation of new generation perfluoroalkyl ether carboxylic and sulfonic acids from aeration of contaminated aqueous solutions
Kizhakkethil, J. P. & Kourtchev, I., 1 Jul 2025, In: Atmospheric Environment. 352, 9 p., 121218.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measurement report: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in particulate matter (PM10) from activated sludge aeration
Kizhakkethil, J. P., Shi, Z., Bogush, A. & Kourtchev, I., 9 Jan 2025, p. 1-22, 22 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint › peer-review
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Occurrence of emerging and persistent organic pollutants in the rivers Cam, Ouse and Thames, UK
Folorunsho, O., Bogush, A. & Kourtchev, I., 25 Jan 2025, In: Science of the Total Environment. 962, 12 p., 178436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aerosolisation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during aeration of contaminated aqueous solutions
Pandamkulangara Kizhakkethil, J., Shi, Z., Bogush, A. & Kourtchev, I., 1 Oct 2024, In: Atmospheric Environment. 334, 8 p., 120716.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aerosolisation of “forever chemicals” from contaminated water
Pandamkulangara Kizhakkethil, J., Shi, Z., Bogush, A. & Kourtchev, I., 8 Mar 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
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Royal Society of Chemistry (External organisation)
Kourtchev, I. (Member)
15 May 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of Professional Body
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Copernicus Publications (Publisher)
Kourtchev, I. (Editorial Board Member)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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European Geophysical Union (EGU) (External organisation)
Kourtchev, I. (Member)
1 Jan 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of Professional Body
Prizes
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Marie Curie Fellowship (European Commission), held at University of Cambridge
Kourtchev, I. (Recipient), 30 Sept 2011
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively