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P. Lee Ferguson

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Box 90287, 121 Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708-0287
534 Research Dr., Wilkinson Building, Room 205, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Dr. Ferguson is an Environmental Analytical Chemist who joined Duke in 2009 after six years as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina.

Research in the Ferguson laboratory is focused on development and application of analytical methods for measuring organic pollutants in the environment. Specifically, a major thrust of research in the lab involves the application of high resolution mass spectrometry to detect, identify, and …

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · 2025 - Present Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Associate Professor in the Division of Marine Science and Policy · 2022 - Present Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment

Education, Training & Certifications


Stony Brook University · 2002 Ph.D.