Tomasz Wlodarczyk

Tomasz Wlodarczyk is a PhD student in Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on identifying and studying native plant species that accumulate and tolerate heavy metals. Tomasz goes beyond traditional field methods by employing novel technologies such as portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) and hyperspectral spectroradiometry to assess metal uptake by vegetation. By introducing these non-invasive methods, he aims to accelerate the process of plant metal characterization, fostering mining sustainability and providing robust tools for site monitoring post-reclamation.