Dr. Hamidreza Sharifan leads the Sharifan Lab at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UTEP. Our team comprises Ph.D. students from the Environmental Science & Engineering Program and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, working at the intersection of forensic chemistry and environmental chemistry.

Dr. Sharifan earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and completed postdoctoral research at UC Davis and Colorado State University, focusing on the fate and transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and agricultural resiliency against environmental stresses. The Sharifarm Lab’s research addresses agrochemicals, water quality, and trace evidence, with an emphasis on advancing sustainable solutions and innovative forensic techniques. If you are passionate about agrochemical research, environmental forensics, or water and soil quality solutions, the Sharifarm Lab is a welcoming and dynamic place to grow as a researcher.