Jennifer Angel-Amaya

Jennifer Angel-Amaya

Research Interest

Bio

Jennifer conducts research on the environmental impacts of gold mining and the presence of potentially harmful heavy metals, with a particular emphasis on mercury, in the Amazon rainforest ecosystem. Her work delves into the ecological and health implications of these metals on both the rainforest and the well-being of local communities.

Education

B.S. Geology (2008)- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Colombia)

MSc. Marine Geology and Geophysics - Universidade Federal Fluminense (Brazil)