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Dhar, Ratan

Dhar, Ratan

Professor

Earth and Physical Sciences

Phone: 718-262-2000
Office Location: AC-2E13
Email: rdhar@york.cuny.edu

An anthropogenic impact on our environment due to over exploitation of natural resources caused by over population has created a variety of problems that require fundamental understanding of the natural systems. Therefore, predictions of metal(loid) transport processes in natural systems are a critical aspect of decision-making in risk assessment, and remediation strategies. My research is focused on environmental issues that require a fundamental understanding of the natural systems. I aim to advance our understanding of how physical, chemical and biological factors interact and control the fate and transport of contaminants in our ecosystem. My current research is to advance understanding on the hydrological and biogeochemical controls in mobilization of heavy metals and nutrients in natural waters. Field sampling programs and laboratory measurements are combined to study behaviors of these environmental elements in both fresh and salt waters.

Office Hours

DayTime
Mon-Thurs11 am to noon and/or by appointments 

Education

DegreeInstitutionFieldDates
PhD City University of New York Earth and Environmental Sciences 2006 
MPhil City University of New York Earth and Environmental Sciences 2002 
MS The University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Organic Chemistry 1991 
BS The University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Chemistry 1988 

Areas of Expertise

  • Hydrogeology
  • Environmental Science
  • Geochemistry
  • Analytical techniques in Environmental Geosciences
  • Biogeochemistry

Publications in Field Of Expertise

Other