University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Penny Vlahos is a professor in the Department of Marine Sciences and a chemical engineer by training. Her research interests lie in the transport of natural and anthropogenic compounds in the environment and their links to human health. She is a Fulbright Specialist and on the pool of experts for the United Nation’s Oceans Assessment Reports. The IPCP creates a platform to consolidate scientific data and provide consensus strategies for the global community. Penny Vlahos joined the IPCP board in 2021.