Tianhui Ma
Biography
Tianhui Ma obtained her PhD in March 2024 working on Biogeochemical cycle of mercury and other trace metals in aquatic systems. She is now a lecturer at the Hulunbeier University in China.
PROJECT TITLE:
Biogeochemical cycle of trace metals and mercury in aquatic systems.
RESEARCH SUMMARY:
Anthropogenic activities have altered trace metal and Mercury(Hg) distributions in various environment including aquatic ecosystems. As trace metals and Hg can have adverse effects on individual organisms and communities, knowledge on the biogeochemical cycle of trace metals and Hg is crucial for risk assessment and the protection of aquatic systems.
We aim to develop a sensitive method to measure the bioavailable fraction of trace metals and Hg stable isotopes with Diffusive Gradient in Thin-films (DGT). Within the framework of the BE MERMAiD project, we are going to study Hg methylation and predict MeHg stress in ecosystems. Our work will provide the basis for getting to know the methylation of aerobic microorganisms.
FIELDS SITES:
Adriatic Sea and Belgian Coastal Zone (North Sea, Belgium)
KEYWORDS:
Trace metals, Mercury, MeHg, DGT, AMA 254, ICP-MS