Dr. Xinghua Fan
Method development and analysis of organic chemicals of emerging concern in environmental and biological samples (e.g., indoor dust, water, urine, blood, etc.)
Current research and/or projects
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Multimedia Exposure to Replacement Chemicals of Emerging Concern and Selected Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) Chemicals.
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Identification and Quantitation of Chemical Substances in E-Cigarette Refill Fluids and Vapours.
Research and/or project statements
Method development and analysis of organic chemicals of emerging concern in environmental and biological samples (e.g., indoor dust, water, urine, blood, etc.)
Professional activities / interests
Senior Research Chemist, Biomonitoring Laboratory, Exposure and Biomonitoring Division
Manuscript Peer Reviewer for many scientific journals - Environ Sci Tech; Anal Biochem Chem; Environ Pollution; Environ Res; Int J Environ & Waste Management; J. Chromatogr., Environ Sci Pollut R; etc.
Education and awards
Ph.D., Environmental Analytical Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada
NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Environment Canada
Key publications
1. Shang, H.; Fan, X. H.; Kubwabo, C.; Rasmussen, P. E., Short-chain and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins in Canadian house dust and NIST SRM 2585. Environ Sci Pollut R 2019, 26, (8), 7453-7462.
2. Fan, X. H.; Kubwabo, C.; Wu, F.; Rasmussen, P. E., Analysis of Bisphenol A, Alkylphenols, and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates in NIST SRM 2585 and Indoor House Dust by Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS/MS). Journal of AOAC International 2019, 102, (1), 246-254.
3. Fan, X. H.; Kubwabo, C.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Wu, F., Non-PBDE halogenated flame retardants in Canadian indoor house dust: sampling, analysis, and occurrence. Environ Sci Pollut R 2016, 23, (8), 7998-8007.
4. Kubwabo, C.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Fan, X. H. ; Kosarac, I.; Grenier, G.; Coleman, K., Simultaneous quantification of bisphenol A, alkylphenols and alkylphenol ethoxylates in indoor dust by gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and a comparison between two sampling techniques. Anal Methods-Uk 2016, 8, (20), 4093-4100.
5. Kubwabo, C.; Fan, X. H.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Wu, F.; Kosarac, I., Expanding the number of phthalates monitored in house dust. Int J Environ Anal Chem 2016, 96, (7), 667-681.
6. Fan, X. H.; Kubwabo, C.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Wu, F., Simultaneous determination of thirteen organophosphate esters in settled indoor house dust and a comparison between two sampling techniques. Science of the Total Environment 2014, 491, 80-86.
7. Kubwabo, C.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Fan, X. H.; Kosarac, I.; Wu, F.; Zidek, A.; Kuchta, S. L., Analysis of selected phthalates in Canadian indoor dust collected using household vacuum and standardized sampling techniques. Indoor Air 2013, 23, (6), 506-514.
8. Kubwabo, C.; Fan, X. H.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Wu, F., A National Survey of Organophosphate Ester Flame Retardants in Canadian House Dust. Organohalogen Compounds 2013, 75, 724-727.
9. Kubwabo, C.; Fan, X. H.; Rasmussen, P. E.; Wu, F., Determination of synthetic musk compounds in indoor house dust by gas chromatography-ion trap mass spectrometry. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 2012, 404, (2), 467-477.
10. Fan, X. H.; Kubwabo, C.; Rasmussen, P.; Jones-Otazo, H., Simultaneous quantitation of parabens, triclosan, and methyl triclosan in indoor house dust using solid phase extraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Environ Monitor 2010, 12, (10), 1891-1897.