INTRODUCTION

Introduction to ECETLab

The Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology (ECET) Lab at Phenikaa University, located in Hanoi, Vietnam, is an interdisciplinary research hub devoted to addressing environmental pollution and its impacts. Through innovative studies, the lab focuses on understanding the behavior of pollutants—particularly emerging contaminants—their distribution, dynamics, and effects on ecosystems and human health.

Key Areas of Research

1. Ecotoxicology and One Health: Exploring the toxicity and mechanisms of pollutants such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, and novel contaminants, with a focus on their effects on animals and humans.

2. Environmental Remediation: Developing sustainable, eco-friendly technologies and strategies to address and mitigate environmental pollution.

3. Plastic Pollution: Investigating the risks associated with plastic pollution in Vietnam and Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), while promoting effective interventions, policies, and regulatory frameworks.

4. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Examining how antimicrobial resistance genes and microorganisms spread through environmental compartments such as water and the associated risks to ecosystems and human health.

5. Risk Assessment: Innovating and applying methods to evaluate hazards, exposures, and the risks of pollutants, ultimately formulating comprehensive mitigation strategies.

6. Citizen Science and Communication: Facilitating collaborations between scientists and the public to generate large-scale data, address scientific queries, and co-design solutions to local and global environmental challenges.

Expertise and Innovation

ECET Lab has extensive experience with a range of pollutants:

• Traditional Pollutants: Including heavy metals, PCDD/Fs (Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and Dibenzofurans), PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls), EDCs (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals), and POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants).

• Emerging Contaminants: Addressing challenges posed by microplastics, BFRs (Brominated Flame Retardants), PFCs (Perfluorinated Chemicals), and AMR.

The lab utilizes diverse ecotoxicological models, ranging from bacteria to higher living organisms, to gain comprehensive insights into pollutant behavior. Moreover, its commitment to societal impact underpins initiatives in citizen science and effective science communication.

Collaboration Opportunities

ECET Lab actively invites international students, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows from diverse academic fields to collaborate on groundbreaking environmental research. By combining scientific expertise with innovative methods, the lab strives to create sustainable solutions to some of the most critical environmental issues of our time.

Contact Information

• Website: ECET Lab Homepage

• Email: ecet@phenikaa-uni.edu.vn

• Phone: +84917709596

Join the ECET Lab in advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and contributing to a healthier planet.