In this lab, we focus on understanding air and soil pollution and its impacts on human health. We mainly work on the issues of outdoor and indoor air quality focusing on particulate matter, and gaseous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, and ozone. Our research also involves assessing trace metal (heavy metal) contamination in soils of community gardens, parks, urban green spaces, and residences. We also integrate geospatial tools to explore patterns of environmental pollution and examine issues related to sustainability and environmental justice issues. Our core research themes are:
- Air pollution
- Heavy Metal Contamination in Urban Soil
- Environmental health
- Environmental justice
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If you are interested in joining our research works at Shakya Lab, please email kabindra.shakya@villanova.edu.
Competitive graduate assistantships are available at Villanova University. To be considered for a departmental graduate assistantship, please submit your graduate application by February 1 deadline.
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Kabindra Shakya
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
Department of Geography and the Environment
Villanova University
800 E Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Email: kabindra.shakya@villanova.edu
Office: Mendel Science Building G-67
Lab: Mendel Science Building G-11