Mae Sexauer Gustin

Professional Interests

My primary research interests are the study of the fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. My recent work focuses primarily on the environmental fate of mercury.  Specific research topics include investigation of natural sources of atmospheric mercury, the role of plants in biogeochemical cycling of mercury, mercury pollution in the Steamboat Creek- Truckee River Watershed, and mercury release from coal combustion products.  I have also investigated the fate of trifluoroacetic acid, arsenic and organophosphate pesticides in the environment.  I am especially interested in the role that atmosphere and vegetation play as sources, sinks and pathways for the cycling of environmental contaminants.