Research |
Prof. Burton obtained a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science from
the University of Texas at Dallas in 1984. From 1980 until 1985 he was
a Life Scientist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He was
a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University
of Colorado. Since then he has had positions as a NATO Senior Research
Fellow in Portugal, Visiting Senior Scientist in Italy and New Zealand,
and the Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research. Dr. Burton's
research during the past 26 years has focused on developing effective
methods for identifying significant effects and stressors in aquatic
systems where sediment and stormwater contamination is a concern. His
ecosystem risk assessments have evaluated multiple levels of biological
organization, ranging from microbial to amphibian effects. He was active
in the development and standardization of toxicity methods for the U.S.
EPA, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Environment Canada,
and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Dr. Burton currently serves on U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board committees,
a National Research Council committee, and has been on numerous national
and international scientific committees, review panels, councils and
editorial boards with over 200 publications. |
