Prof. Dr. Laura Ferrer | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

University of the Balearic Islands | Spain

Laura Ferrer is a highly cited researcher in environmental radioactivity and analytical chemistry. She has authored 35 peer-reviewed publications, many of which are widely referenced in leading journals such as Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Talanta, TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, and Food Chemistry. Her academic training and professional experience are rooted in advanced analytical methodologies, environmental monitoring, and radiochemical analysis, with extensive collaboration across European and Latin American institutions. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the development of automated flow analysis systems, multisyringe flow injection techniques, and trace-level determination of radionuclides and heavy metals in environmental and food samples. Her research interests span environmental contamination, heavy metal partitioning, radiochemical automation, water quality monitoring, and analytical instrumentation, addressing both methodological innovation and real-world environmental challenges. Her work has supported funding-mandated open-access research and influenced regulatory and scientific practices in environmental assessment. Overall, Laura Ferrer’s academic contributions position her as a leading authority in environmental analytical chemistry, combining methodological excellence with high scientific visibility and long-term research impact.

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