Experts Directory: David R. Orvos

Titles and job responsibilities:

• Professor of Environmental Studies

Summary of expertise:

Orvos is an expert in the area of Environmental science and toxicology. He is involved in continuous research in the areas of lake and river ecosystems.

Books or significant articles published:

• Predicting Ecosystem Risk. 1992

Current or recent research:

• Fate and effects of low concentrations of organic chemicals
• Watershed protection
• Fisheries
• Lake and river ecosystems
• Risk assessment

Current or recent awards, activities or memberships:

• American Chemical Society
• Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Education:

• B.S. Eastern Mennonite College
• M.S. James Madison University
• Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Key terms:

Environmental science, environmental toxicology, climate change, genetics