Term:
2024-2025 Summer
Faculty Department of Project Supervisor:
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Number of Students:
3
Research:
- Literature Review: Conduct a comprehensive review of existing scientific literature on the topic of forever chemicals, focusing on their properties, sources, environmental fate, human health and gender impacts, and potential mitigation strategies.
- Identify Knowledge Gaps: Analyze the current state of knowledge to identify areas where further research is needed.
Data Gathering:
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Collect Data: Gather relevant data from various sources, including:
- Peer-reviewed scientific publications: Obtain data on chemical properties, environmental concentrations, human exposure, and health effects.
- Government agencies and regulatory bodies: Access data on regulations, monitoring programs, and risk assessments related to forever chemicals.
- Water firms: Collect data on water quality, treatment processes, and potential contamination by forever chemicals.
Data Analysis:
- Organize and Clean Data: Organize and clean the collected data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Statistical Analysis: Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, correlations, and potential associations between exposure to forever chemicals and health outcomes.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment to evaluate the potential health risks associated with exposure to forever chemicals.
Critical Analysis:
- Evaluate Research: Critically evaluate the quality and reliability of the collected data and scientific literature.
- Identify Limitations: Identify the limitations of the study, such as data gaps, methodological challenges, and potential biases.
- Draw Conclusions: Draw evidence-based conclusions regarding the impact of forever chemicals on humans and the environment.
Contact Water Firms:
- Establish Contacts: Identify relevant water firms and establish contact with key personnel.
- Request Data: Request data on water quality, treatment processes, and potential contamination by forever chemicals.
- Collaborate: Collaborate with water firms to identify potential research opportunities and mitigation strategies.
Related Areas of Project:
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Materials Science ve Nano Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Psychology