Dr. Prashant Srivastava

Senior Research Scientist and Soil Contaminant Chemist
Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Dr. Prashant Srivastava is a Senior Research Scientist and Soil Contaminant Chemist in the Environment Research Unit of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) – the national science agency of Australia. His research interests include understanding the fate and transport of chemicals of emerging concern in various environmental matrices, including soil, water, concrete, asphalt, biosolids and tyre rubber. In addition, his research focuses on the beneficial use of waste and the circular economy. In collaboration with industry and government stakeholders, his research group has helped Australian regulatory agencies develop guidance on the assessment of environmental contaminants.