Overview
Background
Professor Kevin Thomas is Director of the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS). Kevin is an environmental health scientist with a particular interest in understanding the environmental exposures associated with contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) with the goal of protecting environmental and human health. Kevin also leads the Minderoo Centre- Plastics and Human Health at UQ and is Deputy-Director of the Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Hyphenated Analytical Separation Technologies (HyTech).
His current research is focused on understanding human exposure to plastics pollution and developing mass spectrometric analytical methods for characterizing plastics and other CECs, assessing community-wide health status through analysing wastewater (wastewater-based epidemiology) and establishing alternative approaches to exposure monitoring, for example explanted silicone prostheses and wristbands.
Author of over 300 peer-reviewed papers and Associate Editor for the journal Science of the Total Environment, Kevin is a strong collaborative researcher having founded the international SCORE network on sewer biomarker analysis for community health assessment (see www.score-network.eu) and together with colleagues has recently launched InSpectra- A platform for identifying emerging chemical threats.
Availability
- Professor Kevin Thomas is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Plymouth University
- Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced), Plymouth University
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Identification of markers of cancer in urban sewage through the use of a suspect screening approach
Ferrando-Climent, Laura, Reid, Malcolm J., Rodriguez-Mozaz, Sara, Barcelo, Damia and Thomas, Kevin V. (2016). Identification of markers of cancer in urban sewage through the use of a suspect screening approach. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 129, 571-580. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2016.08.001
2016
Journal Article
A two stage algorithm for target and suspect analysis of produced water via gas chromatography coupled with high resolution time of flight mass spectrometry
Samanipour, Saer, Langford, Katherine, Reid, Malcolm J. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2016). A two stage algorithm for target and suspect analysis of produced water via gas chromatography coupled with high resolution time of flight mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography A, 1463, 153-161. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2016.07.076
2016
Journal Article
Wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor synthetic cathinones use in different European countries
Gonzalez-Marino, Iria, Gracia-Lor, Emma, Rousis, Nikolaos I., Castrignano, Erika, Thomas, Kevin V., Benito Quintana, Jose, Kasprzyk-Hordern, Barbara, Zuccato, Ettore and Castiglioni, Sara (2016). Wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor synthetic cathinones use in different European countries. Environmental Science and Technology, 50 (18), 10089-10096. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.6b02644
2016
Journal Article
Enantioselective simultaneous analysis of selected pharmaceuticals in environmental samples by ultrahigh performance supercritical fluid based chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
Camacho-Munoz, Dolores, Kasprzyk-Hordern, Barbara and Thomas, Kevin V. (2016). Enantioselective simultaneous analysis of selected pharmaceuticals in environmental samples by ultrahigh performance supercritical fluid based chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Analytica Chimica Acta, 934, 239-251. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2016.05.051
2016
Journal Article
The first attempt at non-linear in silico prediction of sampling rates for Polar Organic Chemical Integrative Samplers (POCIS)
Miller, Thomas H., Baz-Lomba, Jose A., Harman, Christopher, Reid, Malcolm J., Owen, Stewart F., Bury, Nicolas R., Thomas, Kevin V. and Barron, Leon P. (2016). The first attempt at non-linear in silico prediction of sampling rates for Polar Organic Chemical Integrative Samplers (POCIS). Environmental Science and Technology, 50 (15), 7973-7981. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.6b01407
2016
Journal Article
Automated high-throughput in vitro screening of the acetylcholine esterase inhibiting potential of environmental samples, mixtures and single compounds
Froment, Jean, Thomas, Kevin V. and Tollefsen, Knut Erik (2016). Automated high-throughput in vitro screening of the acetylcholine esterase inhibiting potential of environmental samples, mixtures and single compounds. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 130, 74-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.04.005
2016
Journal Article
Tralopyril bioconcentration and effects on the gill proteome of the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis
Oliveira, Isabel B., Groh, Ksenia J., Stadnicka-Michalak, Julita, Schonenberger, Rene, Beiras, Ricardo, Barroso, Carlos M., Langford, Katherine H., Thomas, Kevin V. and Suter, Marc J. -F. (2016). Tralopyril bioconcentration and effects on the gill proteome of the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. Aquatic Toxicology, 177, 198-210. doi: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2016.05.026
2016
Journal Article
Identification of petrogenic produced water components as acetylcholine esterase inhibitors
Froment, Jean, Langford, Katherine, Tollefsen, Knut Erik, Brate, Inger Lise N., Brooks, Steven J. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2016). Identification of petrogenic produced water components as acetylcholine esterase inhibitors. Environmental Pollution, 215, 18-26. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.05.004
2016
Journal Article
Target and suspect screening of psychoactive substances in sewage-based samples by UHPLC-QTOF
Baz-Lomba, J. A., Reid, Malcolm J. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2016). Target and suspect screening of psychoactive substances in sewage-based samples by UHPLC-QTOF. Analytica Chimica Acta, 914, 81-90. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2016.01.056
2016
Book Chapter
Pharmaceuticals in the marine environment
Gaw, Sally, Thomas, Kevin and Hutchinson, Thomas H. (2016). Pharmaceuticals in the marine environment. Pharmaceuticals in the environment. (pp. 70-91) edited by R. E. Hester and R. M. Harrison. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/9781782622345-00070
2016
Conference Publication
A modelling approach to estimate the number of people contributing to a wastewater sample using population biomarkers
O'Brien, Jake, Thai, Phong, Ort, Christoph, Thomas, Kevin, Reid, Malcolm, Baz Lomba, José Antonio, Lai, Foon Yin and Mueller, Jochen (2016). A modelling approach to estimate the number of people contributing to a wastewater sample using population biomarkers. 2016 Annual Meeting of the International Society of Exposure Sicence, Utrecht, Netherlands, 9 - 13 October 2016. Herndon, VA, United States: International Society of Exposure Science.
2015
Journal Article
Impact of TiO2 nanoparticles on freshwater bacteria from three Swedish lakes
Farkas, Julia, Peter, Hannes, Ciesielski, Tomasz M., Thomas, Kevin V., Sommaruga, Ruben, Salvenmoser, Willi, Weyhenmeyer, Gesa A., Tranvik, Lars J. and Jenssen, Bjorn M. (2015). Impact of TiO2 nanoparticles on freshwater bacteria from three Swedish lakes. Science of the Total Environment, 535, 85-93. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.03.043
2015
Journal Article
Recommendations for the inclusion of targeted testing to improve the regulatory environmental risk assessment of veterinary medicines used in aquaculture
Lillicrap, Adam, Macken, Ailbhe and Thomas, Kevin V. (2015). Recommendations for the inclusion of targeted testing to improve the regulatory environmental risk assessment of veterinary medicines used in aquaculture. Environment International, 85, 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2015.07.019
2015
Journal Article
Transition from shear to stress-assisted diffusion of copper-chromium nanolayered thin films at elevated temperatures
Raghavan, R., Wheeler, J. M., Harzer, T. P., Chawla, V., Djaziri, S., Thomas, K., Philippi, B., Kirchlechner, C., Jaya, B. N., Wehrs, J., Michler, J. and Dehm, G. (2015). Transition from shear to stress-assisted diffusion of copper-chromium nanolayered thin films at elevated temperatures. Acta Materialia, 100, 73-80. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2015.08.016
2015
Journal Article
Wastewater-based epidemiology of stimulant drugs: functional data analysis compared to traditional statistical methods
Salvatore, Stefania, Bramness, Jørgen Gustav, Reid, Malcolm J., Thomas, Kevin Victor, Harman, Christopher and Røislien, Jo (2015). Wastewater-based epidemiology of stimulant drugs: functional data analysis compared to traditional statistical methods. PLoS One, 10 (9) e0138669, e0138669. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138669
2015
Journal Article
Bioaccumulation and biological effects of cigarette litter in marine worms
Wright, Stephanie L., Rowe, Darren, Reid, Malcolm J., Thomas, Kevin V. and Galloway, Tamara S. (2015). Bioaccumulation and biological effects of cigarette litter in marine worms. Scientific Reports, 5 (1) 14119. doi: 10.1038/srep14119
2015
Journal Article
Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry with immunoaffinity clean-up for the determination of the oxidative stress biomarker 8-iso-prostaglandin F2alpha in wastewater
Ryu, Yeonsuk, Reid, Malcolm J. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2015). Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry with immunoaffinity clean-up for the determination of the oxidative stress biomarker 8-iso-prostaglandin F2alpha in wastewater. Journal of Chromatography A, 1409, 146-151. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2015.07.060
2015
Journal Article
Environmental occurrence and risk of organic UV filters and stabilizers in multiple matrices in Norway
Langford, Katherine H., Reid, Malcolm J., Fjeld, Eirik, Oxnevad, Sigurd and Thomas, Kevin V. (2015). Environmental occurrence and risk of organic UV filters and stabilizers in multiple matrices in Norway. Environment International, 80, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2015.03.012
2015
Journal Article
Community sewage sensors for monitoring public health
Yang, Zhugen, Kasprzyk-Hordern, Barbara, Frost, Christopher G., Estrela, Pedro and Thomas, Kevin V. (2015). Community sewage sensors for monitoring public health. Environmental Science and Technology, 49 (10), 5845-5846. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.5b01434
2015
Journal Article
Characterization of AhR agonists reveals antagonistic activity in European herring gull (Larus argentatus) eggs
Muusse, Martine, Christensen, Guttorm, Gomes, Tania, Kocan, Anton, Langford, Katherine, Tollefsen, Knut Erik, Varikova, Lenka and Thomas, Kevin V. (2015). Characterization of AhR agonists reveals antagonistic activity in European herring gull (Larus argentatus) eggs. Science of the Total Environment, 514 (9-11), 211-218. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.01.101
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring antimicrobial resistance in Australian wastewater
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Professor Jianhua Guo
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Doctor Philosophy
Microplastics pollution in water systems: Issues and Treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elvis Okoffo
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing dietary exposure to plastics and associated chemicals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Antibiotics and other chemicals that select for antimicrobial resistance in Australian wastewater
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating degradation levels and their potential impact on the quantification of microplastics in the environment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon, Dr Elvis Okoffo
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Doctor Philosophy
Microplastics in the air: Working towards understanding micro plastics in the atmospheric environment, the plastic exposome and human respiratory exposure
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Dr Fisher Wang, Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
PM2.5 and plastics pollution in Delhi: Sources, characterization and atmospheric transport modeling
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding emerging contaminants and metabolomic responses in Australian seabird species
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon, Dr Fisher Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
Cross regional comparison of emerging contaminants in urban catchments
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing microplastic inputs from ships
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elvis Okoffo, Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Emerging contaminants in Food Contact Materials, analysis policy and regulation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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Doctor Philosophy
Fate and behaviour of neonicotinoids in Australian aquatic environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sara Ghorbani Gorji, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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Doctor Philosophy
Human exposure and fate of micro/nanoplastics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cassie Rauert, Dr Taskeen Janjua Khan
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Doctor Philosophy
Estimating use of nicotine containing products and evaluating tobacco-related health risks through wastewater analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Dr Jake O'Brien, Associate Professor Phong Thai
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Doctor Philosophy
DETERMINATION OF MICRO AND NANOPLASTICS IN BREAST MILK, BLOOD AND MECONIUM SAMPLES FROM MOTHERS-INFANTS IN AUSTRALIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of Specialised Hyphenated Methodologies for Quantifying New Halogenated Plastic Materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Dr Elvis Okoffo, Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
The suitability of wastewater-based epidemiology for AMR surveillance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing the framework for a national wastewater antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use surveillance method
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien
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Doctor Philosophy
Non-Targeted High-Resolution Mass Spectrometric Characterisation of Highly Mobile and Highly Persistent Chemicals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elvis Okoffo, Dr Cassie Rauert, Dr Jake O'Brien
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation and Quantification of Nanoplastics in the Environment Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Dr Elvis Okoffo, Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Reducing glyphosate exposure from high use practices
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fisher Wang, Dr Sara Ghorbani Gorji, Professor Bhagirath Chauhan, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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Doctor Philosophy
Human exposure and accumulation of plastics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Emerging contaminants in Food Organics and Garden Organic (FOGO) materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sara Ghorbani Gorji, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of the inflammatory response of human cells to silica dust exposure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jianhua Guo, Dr Jake O'Brien
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Advancing the non-target identification of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in environmental samples
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ian Wood, Dr Jake O'Brien, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the suitability of wastewater analysis for the detection and monitoring of performance- and image-enhancing drug use
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Dr Jake O'Brien
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of analgesic consumption and the burden of treated pain in Australia using wastewater-based epidemiology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Dr Jake O'Brien
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of plastic contamination in marine organisms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Dr Jake O'Brien, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
An assessment of plastic residues in Australian biosolids
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Dr Jake O'Brien
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Improved monitoring of hydrophilic aquatic contaminants.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation and Implementation of Methods to increase Comprehensiveness of Non-Target Analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Innovative sampling strategies for improved wastewater-based epidemiology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
An assessment of alcohol and tobacco consumption by wastewater-based epidemiology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Dr Jake O'Brien, Associate Professor Phong Thai
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Firefighters' exposure to potentially toxic combustion products.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fisher Wang, Professor Jochen Mueller
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Population diet and stress estimates using wastewater based epidemiology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Professor Jochen Mueller
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Doctor Philosophy
Microplastic pollution: From nanoscale surface interactions to public perceptions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon
Media
Enquiries
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- Aquatic pollution
- chemical pollution
- Illicit drug monitoring in wastewater
- Microplastics
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