Andrea Faltynkova
About
Bachelors degree in Environmental biology from the University of Guelph, Canada
Masters degree in Environmental chemistry and toxicology from NTNU, Trondheim
Research
The emerging field of research on marine litter and microplastics in the environment is still in its developmental stage. There is a lack of standardization and robust, accessible and rapid technology for sampling, processing and identificaiton of microplastic. I am currently investigating alternative methods for chemical analysis of polymers in environmental samples. My focus is on the development of infrared hyperspectral imaging as a tool for high throughput polymer identification.
My main research interests include: effects of weathering on hyperspectral signatures, contributions of pigments and additives to hindrance of identificaiton, use of machine learning in combination with hyperspectral data for classification, development of optical systems to combine hyperspectral imaging and microscopy, methodological comparisons between hyperspectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy and FTIR.
Publications
2023
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Faltynkova, Andrea;
Wagner, Martin.
(2023)
Developing and testing a workflow to identify microplastics using near infrared hyperspectral imaging.
Chemosphere
Academic article
2022
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Zolich, Artur Piotr;
Faltynkova, Andrea;
Johnsen, Geir;
Johansen, Tor Arne.
(2022)
Portable Catamaran Drone - an uncrewed sampling vehicle for micro-plastics and aquaculture research.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Thornton Hampton, Leah;
Lowman, Heili;
Coffin, Scott;
Darin, Emily;
De Frond, Hannah;
Ludovic, Hermabessiere.
(2022)
A living tool for the continued exploration of microplastic toxicity.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Academic article
2021
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Faltynkova, Andrea;
Johnsen, Geir;
Wagner, Martin.
(2021)
Hyperspectral imaging as an emerging tool to analyze microplastics: A systematic review and recommendations for future development.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Academic literature review
Journal publications
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Faltynkova, Andrea;
Wagner, Martin.
(2023)
Developing and testing a workflow to identify microplastics using near infrared hyperspectral imaging.
Chemosphere
Academic article
-
Thornton Hampton, Leah;
Lowman, Heili;
Coffin, Scott;
Darin, Emily;
De Frond, Hannah;
Ludovic, Hermabessiere.
(2022)
A living tool for the continued exploration of microplastic toxicity.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Academic article
-
Faltynkova, Andrea;
Johnsen, Geir;
Wagner, Martin.
(2021)
Hyperspectral imaging as an emerging tool to analyze microplastics: A systematic review and recommendations for future development.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Academic literature review
Part of book/report
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Zolich, Artur Piotr;
Faltynkova, Andrea;
Johnsen, Geir;
Johansen, Tor Arne.
(2022)
Portable Catamaran Drone - an uncrewed sampling vehicle for micro-plastics and aquaculture research.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Media
2022
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LectureZolich, Artur Piotr; Faltynkova, Andrea; Johnsen, Geir; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Portable Catamaran Drone - an uncrewed sampling vehicle for micro-plastics and aquaculture research. MTS/IEEE OCEANS 2022-10-17 - 2022-10-20