Dr Frederic Leusch is Professor in the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University, where he teaches biology and environmental toxicology. He is also Deputy Director of the Australian Rivers Institute, and his current research focuses on assessing the impact of environmental contaminants on humans and aquatic ecosystems. Fred has published more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and his work has been cited more than 9000 times. He is Associate Editor for the journal Environmental Science & Technology and serves on various national and international committees on issues related trace organic pollutants and drinking and recycled water quality.