About Bryand
Bryand’s background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science with an emphasis in Toxicology from the University of Mississippi (Oxford, Mississippi, USA), a Master’s degree in Biological Science with an emphasis in Environmental Toxicology from Alcorn State University (Lorman, Mississippi, USA) and a Doctorate in Natural Resources / Ecotoxicology from Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina, USA). During his tenure as a Research Scientist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), he served as a member of the Toxicology and Risk Assessment Unit and he collaborated with the U.S. EPA to develop bioassay procedures and conducted extensive research on radiolabeled compounds, heavy metals, PCBs, and military-unique compounds.
In addition to his research experience, he served with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW’s) Office of Spill Prevention and Response. In that role, he worked as a Senior Environmental Scientist in the natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) program. While working at CDFW he also had an opportunity to serve as an ecotoxicology expert for the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). He also holds certifications in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and computer web server security.
In his current role at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), he focuses on natural resource damage assessments (NRDAs), method development projects related to petroleum and chemical contaminants, assessing impacts to diverse organisms ranging from macroinvertebrates to marine mammals. During his time away from work, Bryand also enjoys volunteering his time and expertise in his community.
Area of interest
- Remediation, Restoration and Reclamation
- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
- Water
- Combined Exposure
- Environmental Chemistry
- Sediment
- New Approach Methodologies
- Metals and Metalloids
- POPs and PBTs
- Wildlife
- Plastics and Polymers
- Ecosystem Services
- Ecological Risk Assessment
- Soil
- Cross Species Extrapolation
Chapters and branches
- Southeastern Regional Chapter - Professionals, 3 years