I am a PhD candidate at The University of Queensland, affiliated with The Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS). I hold a research position at the Biodiversity, Environment, and Society (BIOMAS - USIL) research group. My research revolves around the comprehensive study of plastics in the marine environment, encompassing their quantification, characterization, degradation, interaction, and chemistry. To date, I have published over 130 scholarly articles on this subject matter. I have also participated in the XXIX Peruvian Antarctic expedition and have been awarded research grants to investigate microplastic pollution along the Peruvian coast. Editorial board member of WEC&N.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering - Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - Peru
Philosophy Doctor - The University of Queensland - Australia
Prevalence of plastic waste as a household fuel in low-income communities of the Global South Bishal Bharadwaj, Tara Gates, Sobia Rose, Ernoiz Antriyandarti, Sarva Mangala Praveena, Chizoba Obianuju Oranu, Monjit Borthakur, Pramesh Kumar Dhungana, Aminath Shazly, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Ayşe Lisa Allison, Dinushika Madhushani Yapa Abeywardhana, Sizwe Mabaso, Philip Kofi Adom, Margaret Banga, Witness Dlamini, Telesphore Kabera, Jessika Bohlmann, Chinnathan Areeprasert, Bijeesh Kozhikkodan Veettil, Wasso Dieudonné Shukuru, Nyaladzani Nkhwanana, Alice Kammwamba, Rajesh Kumar Rai, Bakary Conteh, Victoria Ndinelago Erasmus, Sadikou Agbere, Keophousone Phonhalath, Hope Njoroge, Darcy Glenn, Esther Ishuga, Gilbert Mubalama Mugisho, Raeesa Moolla, Fèmi E. Hounnou, Madina Mwagale Guloba, Ulemj Damiran, Hari Vuthaluru, Yacob Mulagetta, Marc Jeuland, Ian D. Gates, Peta Ashworth Nature Communications, 2026 Anecdotal evidence suggests that households burn plastics to manage waste and help satisfy their energy demand. To examine the prevalence, extent, and reasons for using plastic waste as household fuel, we report on a survey with 1018 key informants from cities in 26 countries in the Global South. Informants were purposively selected due to their familiarity with the living conditions in their communities. One-third of respondents reported being aware of plastic waste burning, with some reporting that their households engaged in this practice. Analyses of the data reveal significant correlations of plastic waste burning with both supply factors, such as, the massive amount of waste generated (p = 0.000), expensive clean fuels (p = 0.004), and demand factors, including self-management of waste (p = 0.000). Expanding essential public waste management services and implementing programs that enhance the affordability of clean energy technologies, especially among marginalized and low-income communities, could reduce this health- and environment-damaging practice. This study surveyed key informants across 26 countries on burning plastic for waste management and energy needs. It finds high awareness of this practice, with potential drivers including inadequate waste collection and a lack of affordable fuels.
Detection and Quantification of Antifouling Paint Particles in Marine Sediments by Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Elvis D. Okoffo, Cassandra Rauert, Alistair Grinham, Kevin V. Thomas Environmental Science Technology, 2026 of APPs. While rosin serves as a tracer for APP quantification, the environmental concern primarily relates to the overall paint particles, which contain biocides and other additives. This method provides a robust approach for the trace-level quantification of APPs in complex matrices.
Evaluation of antifouling paint particles and plastic in the port of Callao-Peru Lorgio Valdiviezo-Gonzales, Gabriel De-la-Torre, Fernando García Avila Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2026 Antifouling paint particles (APPs) are an emerging but poorly characterized component of particulate contamination in port environments, particularly in the Global South. This study presents the first sediment-based assessment of APPs in the Port of Callao, Peru, one of the most active and industrialized ports in the southeast Pacific. Surface sediment samples were collected across functionally distinct port zones associated with shipyard operations, fueling of small vessels, commercial shipping, fishing activities, and recreational use. APPs and plastic particles larger than 500 μm were isolated, morphologically characterized, and chemically identified using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. APPs were detected at all sites, with concentrations ranging from 11.7 to 4,725 μg g -1 , and the highest loads were observed near the shipyard and fueling areas, indicating that maintenance-related activities were the dominant sources. APPs exhibited a flake-like, brittle morphology and were enriched in metal-based pigments, whereas polyethylene and polypropylene fragments and fibers predominated among plastics. The co-occurrence of APPs and plastics highlights port sediments as sinks for mixed particulate contaminants linked to maritime activities. Although sediment normalization parameters were not assessed, the results provide a baseline dataset for the region and offer conceptual insight into how port zoning and activity types influence APP accumulation. The findings suggest the need to improve the management of hull-cleaning practices and the routine monitoring of paint-derived particles in port environments. • APPs detected in all sediment samples: 11.7–4725 μg g -1 . • Highest APPs loads were observed near fuel supply and shipyard zone • White/cream and blue APPs dominate; Ti, Zn, Co, Mn confirm pigment sources. • Plastics >0.5 mm ubiquitous; highest near merchant berths and artisanal fleets. • Metal monitoring and ecotoxicity testing of APPs are necessary.
Critical review of analytical methods for antifouling paint particles in marine systems Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Elvis D. Okoffo, Cassandra Rauert, Kevin V. Thomas Trac Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2026 Antifouling paint particles (APPs) are environmental contaminants derived from the degradation of marine coatings. There is a growing concern due to their persistence and toxicity. However, research in this field is still in its infancy. In this review, the sources, sampling strategy, and analytical methods used for the detection and quantification of APPs are critically examined. Although recent studies have characterised APPs in the environment, the methodologies are limited by a lack of standardisation and exclusion of small APPs (<500 μm), which are likely the most abundant. The density and complex composition of APPs render conventional microplastic extraction methods ineffective. This review highlights the need to research advanced techniques as promising tools for the identification of APPs. Furthermore, knowledge gaps persist regarding the environmental fate and long-term accumulation of APPs in marine ecosystems. Standardised analytical workflows are urgently needed to improve the detection of APPs and assess their ecological impacts. • APPs challenge conventional microplastic extraction due to their high density and structure • Current APP quantification is biased toward particles ≥500 μm • Identification techniques lack standardisation and often rely on bulk-level confirmation • Pyr–GC/MS combined with solvent extraction emerges as a promising approach • Key analytical priorities are identified to guide method development
Electrocoagulation as a high-efficiency strategy for microplastic removal from water: Process optimization and predictive modeling Lorgio Valdiviezo-Gonzales, Gabriel De-la-Torre, Fernando García-Avila Desalination and Water Treatment, 2026 This study evaluated and optimized the removal of polyester microplastics (MPs) from water by electrocoagulation (EC), while developing a predictive model and estimating operating cost. Synthetic effluent containing polyester MPs (51–150 µm) was treated in a batch EC system using iron electrodes, direct current, magnetic stirring, and NaCl as a supporting electrolyte. A full factorial 2 5 design (32 runs) was first applied to assess the effects of pH, voltage, operation time, NaCl concentration, and initial MPs concentration. Subsequently, a Box–Behnken design (15 runs) was used to optimize the most influential variables. Screening experiments showed high removal efficiencies ranging from 80% to 100%, identifying MPs concentration, NaCl concentration, and operation time as the dominant factors. The regression model showed strong predictive performance, with R 2 = 0.9852 and adjusted R 2 = 0.9655. Under optimized conditions of 200 mg L -1 MPs, 363.64 mg L -1 NaCl, and 18.38 min, complete MPs removal was achieved, with an estimated operating cost of US$0.57 m -3 . These results indicate that EC is an efficient and low-cost strategy for polyester MPs removal, although validation in real effluents remains necessary.
Deadlock at INC-5.2: Understanding the blocked progress of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Tony R. Walker Cambridge Prisms Plastics, 2026 The inability of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to reach agreement on a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5.2 in August 2025 reflects deep geopolitical and economic divisions that limit international environmental governance. While most countries in the High-Ambition Coalition supported upstream interventions, including capping plastic production and phasing out hazardous chemical additives, oil-producing states (members of the Like-Minded group) pushed to limit the treaty to waste management and recycling (downstream measures). This deadlock carries profound implications: escalating plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, impacting the trust in multilateral institutions that rely on consensus and the growing influence of petrochemical lobbies. Moving forward may require reforming negotiation procedures that do not rely on consensus, making evidence-based policymaking a priority, supporting equity and just transition principles and leveraging regional leadership and civil society mobilisation. Despite the current stalemate, the urgency of the plastics crisis underscores the necessity of renewed global commitment to an ambitious and equitable Global Plastics Treaty.
Physicochemical Changes and Biological Interactions in Synthetic and Biodegradable Plastic Films Exposed to a Coastal Environment Alicia Gonzales, Luis Santillán, Gabriel Enrique De‐la‐Torre Environmental Quality Management, 2026 In the present study, the physicochemical changes and colonization in biodegradable and synthetic plastic films, composed of a poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT), polylactic acid (PLA), and starch blend, and low‐density polyethylene (LDPE), were evaluated after being exposed to coastal environmental conditions. The films were exposed to a rocky intertidal zone for a period of 45 days. The results indicated that the biodegradable plastic is more chemically stable in terms of changes to the functional groups. Furthermore, physical changes were observed on the surface of both LDPE and biodegradable films due to exposure to environmental conditions. The presence of five classes of marine macroinvertebrates, Polychaeta, Malacostraca, Gastropoda, Bivalvia, and Polyplacophora, was observed on the films, primarily after 30 and 45 days of exposure. The abundance of organisms was apparently time‐dependent for both types of films. These findings contribute to the understanding of the fate of plastic materials released into the marine environment, with a particular focus on alternative or biodegradable materials.
Global cigarette butt contamination: a review Victor Vasques Ribeiro, Lucas Buruaem Moreira, Graziele Grilo, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Danilo Freitas Rangel, André Salem Szklo Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2026
Microplastics: From animal to human Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre Microplastics in Agriculture and Food Science Methods for Identification and Remediation, 2025
Microplastics and Food Safety Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Ana D. Forero López Microplastics Environmental Pollution and Degradation Process, 2024
Microplastics in the Marine Environment A. D. Forero López, C. V. Colombo, G. E. De la Torre, M. D. Fernandez-Severini Microplastics Environmental Pollution and Degradation Process, 2024
Aims of the analysis and the choices of analytical methods Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Ana D. Forero López, Sina Dobaradaran, Tania Yessenia Alajo Toapanta, Elvis D. Okoffo Analysis of Microplastics and Nanoplastics, 2024
Antifouling paint particles: Subject of concern? Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Ana D. Forero López Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health, 2023
Plastic and paint debris in marine protected areas of Peru Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Ana D. Forero López, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Guido Noé Rimondino, Fabio Ernesto Malanca, Sina Dobaradaran, Tadele Assefa Aragaw, Bilal Mghili, Félix Ayala Science of the Total Environment, 2023
Small plastic fragments: A bridge between large plastic debris and micro- & nano-plastics Huahong Shi, João Frias, Alaa El-Din H. Sayed, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Mui-Choo Jong, Sheikh Aftab Uddin, Rajendran Rajaram, Suchana Chavanich, Abolfazl Najii, Melisa Daiana Fernández-Severini, Yusof Shuaib Ibrahim, Lei Su Trac Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023
Charting success for the Plastics Treaty Anja Brandon, Kumar Raja Vanapalli, Olwenn V. Martin, Hanna Dijkstra, Gabriel Enrique De la Torre, Nanna B. Hartmann, Michael A.R. Meier, Gauri Pathak, Per-Olof Busch, Ding Ma, Eleni Iacovidou, Carolyn Deere Birkbeck, Henrique Pacini One Earth, 2023
Micro- and mesoplastic pollution along the coast of Peru Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Victor Vasques Ribeiro, Damarisch Fernanda Urizar Garfias Reyes, Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Md. Refat Jahan Rakib, Sina Dobaradaran Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
Rajids ovipositing on marine litter: A potential threat to their survival Miguel Valderrama-Herrera, Sara Amada Cardenas, Carlos Calvo-Mac, Renzo Gustavo Celi-Vértiz, Valeria Liz Chumpitaz-Levano, Walter Eduardo Flores-Miranda, Zoila M.T. Lopez-Tirado, Mariana Molina-Alvarez, Diana N. Rubio-Cheon, Maryalejandra Trucios-Castro, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Ana D. Forero López, Williams Ramos, Victor Pretell, Italo B. Castro, Victor Vasques Ribeiro, Sina Dobaradaran, Dante Espinoza-Morriberón, Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023
Terrestrial mammals of the Americas and their interactions with plastic waste Félix Ayala, Martín Zeta-Flores, Sonia Ramos-Baldárrago, Juan Tume-Ruiz, Antia Rangel-Vega, Eddy Reyes, Edgardo Quinde, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Leticia Lajo-Salazar, Susana Cárdenas-Alayza Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
Bibliometric study of the presence of atmospheric microplastics (2015-2022) Estudio bibliométrico de la presencia de microplásticos atmosféricos (2015-2022) Proceedings of the Laccei International Multi Conference for Engineering Education and Technology, 2023
Micro- and Nanoplastics in Foods Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Sina Dobaradaran, Damarisch Fernanda Urizar Garfias Reyes, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas Encyclopedia of Food Safety Second Edition Volume 1 4, 2023
First record of plastiglomerates, pyroplastics, and plasticrusts in South America Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Md. Refat Jahan Rakib, Williams Ramos, Victor Pretell, Victor Vasques Ribeiro, Ítalo Braga Castro, Sina Dobaradaran Science of the Total Environment, 2022
Binational survey of personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in coastal environments: Abundance, distribution, and analytical characterization Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Ana D. Forero López, Romina Mansilla, Félix Ayala, Luzby María Jimenez Castillo, Elizabeth Castillo-Paico, Daniel A. Torres, Lisseth Meliza Mendoza-Castilla, Carolina Meza-Chuquizuta, Jhonson K. Vizcarra, Melissa Mejía, Javier Jeirzinho Valdivia De La Gala, Eduardo Alonso Sayra Ninaja, Danny Lowis Siles Calisaya, Walter Eduardo Flores-Miranda, Johan Leandro Eras Rosillo, Dante Espinoza-Morriberón, Karen N. Gonzales, Fernando G. Torres, Guido Noé Rimondino, Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Sina Dobaradaran, Tadele Assefa Aragaw, Luis Santillán Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022
Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Melisa D. Fernández Severini, Ana D. Forero López, Guido Noé Rimondino, Nsikak U. Benson, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022
Marine macroinvertebrates inhabiting plastic litter in Peru Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Barnaby Licinio Pérez-Baca, Leslye Alexandra Millones Cumpa, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Fernando G. Torres, Karen N. Gonzales, Luis Santillán Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2021
New plastic formations in the Anthropocene Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Luis Santillán Science of the Total Environment, 2021
Dispersion assessment of microplastics in marine sediments from McKellar and Martel Inlets, King George Island, Antarctica C Ayala-Ttupa, F Vivanco-Barrientos, G De-la-Torre, L Santillán Marine Pollution Bulletin 229, 119794 , 2026 2026
Detection and Quantification of Antifouling Paint Particles in Marine Sediments by Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry GE De-la-Torre, ED Okoffo, C Rauert, A Grinham, KV Thomas Environmental Science & Technology , 2026 2026
Sampling and Sample Preparation Techniques for Micro-and Nanoplastics K Shi, H Fu, GE De-la-Torre, ED Okoffo Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Environment 18, 15-47 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
The Fate and Risk of Micro-and Nanoplastics in Terrestrial Ecosystems GE De-la-Torre, ED Okoffo, S Dobaradaran Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Environment 18, 173-190 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Global cigarette butt contamination: a review VV Ribeiro, LB Moreira, G Grilo, GE De-la-Torre, DF Rangel, AS Szklo Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-22 , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Physicochemical Changes and Biological Interactions in Synthetic and Biodegradable Plastic Films Exposed to a Coastal Environment A Gonzales, L Santillán, GE De‐la‐Torre Environmental Quality Management 35 (3), e70326 , 2026 2026
Interactions of insects with micro-and nanoplastics: A review GE De-la-Torre, WE Flores-Miranda, C Mora-Lizarme, ... Science of The Total Environment 1019, 181555 , 2026 2026
Critical Review of Analytical Methods for Antifouling Paint Particles in Marine Systems GE De-la-Torre, ED Okoffo, C Rauert, KV Thomas TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 118734 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Toxicity of Airborne Particulate Matters and Their Bound Elements on Human Lung Fibroblast Cells Based on In Vitro Evidence: A Systematic Review F Abbasi, GE De-la-Torre, S Farrokhi, M Bahtouee, M Motamed-Jahromi, ... Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 237 (3), 167 , 2026 2026
Prevalence of plastic waste as a household fuel in low-income communities of the Global South B Bharadwaj, T Gates, S Rose, E Antriyandarti, SM Praveena, CO Oranu, ... Nature Communications 17 (1), 50 , 2026 2026 Citations: 3
Deadlock at INC-5.2: Understanding the blocked progress of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations GE De-la-Torre, TR Walker Cambridge Prisms: Plastics 4, e8 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Evaluation of antifouling paint particles and plastic in the port of Callao-Peru L Valdiviezo-Gonzales, G De-la-Torre, FG Avila Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 101317 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Microplastics in Antarctic penguins and seals in Admiralty Bay, King George Island, Antarctica L Santillán, AD Forero López, CV Colombo, GN Rimondino, FE Malanca, ... Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 57 (1), 2507463 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
A review of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the packaged fruits, vegetables and cereals and their products; occurrence, risk assessment and estrogenicity F Abbasi, R Saeedi, MR KalantarHormozi, I Nabipour, GE De-la-Torre, ... Science of The Total Environment 1009, 181016 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Microplastic pollution in agricultural soils of Lima, Peru S Muedas, DE Morriberón, LG Valdiviezo-Gonzales, GE De-la-Torre, ... Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 236 (12), 809 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Plastics and microplastics as limiting factors for conservation in Antarctica within the framework of the Antarctic Treaty System GE De-la-Torre, L Santillán Marine Policy 181, 106862 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Cigarette filters as a major source of microfibers in aquatic environments A Mohammadi, F Bahrani, GE De-la-Torre, R Saeedi, G Renner, ... Scientific Reports 15 (1), 36980 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Microplastics in Freshwater Environments: Sources, Behaviour, and Ecotoxicity GE De-la-Torre, FN Eraslan The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, 1-20 , 2025 2025
Introduction to Microplastics in the Environment GE De-la-Torre The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, 1-29 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Plant-plastic interactions: A multiscale perspective from physiology to ecosystem services G Feigl, GE De-la-Torre Current Plant Biology, 100537 , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Microplastics: an emerging threat to food security and human health GE De-la-Torre Journal of Food Science and Technology 57, 1601–1608 , 2020 2020 Citations: 578
Sorption of chemical contaminants on degradable and non-degradable microplastics: Recent progress and research trends FG Torres, DC Dioses-Salinas, CI Pizarro-Ortega, GE De-la-Torre Science of The Total Environment 757, 143875 , 2020 2020 Citations: 536
Content of toxic components of cigarette, cigarette smoke vs cigarette butts: A comprehensive systematic review F Soleimani, S Dobaradaran, GE De-la-Torre, TC Schmidt, R Saeedi Science of The Total Environment, 152667 , 2021 2021 Citations: 397
Occurrence of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coast of Lima, Peru GE De-la-Torre, MRJ Rakib, CI Pizarro-Ortega, DC Dioses-Salinas Science of The Total Environment 774, 145774 , 2021 2021 Citations: 265
Face mask waste generation and management during the COVID-19 pandemic: An overview and the Peruvian case FG Torres, GE De-la-Torre Science of the Total Environment 786, 147628 , 2021 2021 Citations: 220
Micro (nano) plastics Prevalence, Food Web Interactions and Toxicity Assessment in Aquatic Organisms: A Review NU Benson, OD Agboola, OH Fred-Ahmadu, GE De-la-Torre, ... Frontiers in Marine Science 9, 291 , 2022 2022 Citations: 215
What we need to know about PPE associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in the marine environment GE De-la-Torre, TA Aragaw Marine Pollution Bulletin 163, 111879 , 2020 2020 Citations: 215
Abundance and distribution of microplastics on sandy beaches of Lima, Peru GE De-la-Torre, DC Dioses-Salinas, JM Castro, R Antay, NY Fernández, ... Marine Pollution Bulletin 151, 110877 , 2020 2020 Citations: 209
A methodological approach of the current literature on microplastic contamination in terrestrial environments: Current knowledge and baseline considerations DC Dioses-Salinas, CI Pizarro-Ortega, GE De-la-Torre Science of The Total Environment 730, 139164 , 2020 2020 Citations: 197
Occurrence of microplastics and phthalate esters in urban runoff: A focus on the Persian Gulf coastline S Hajiouni, A Mohammadi, B Ramavandi, H Arfaeinia, GE De-la-Torre, ... Science of The Total Environment 806, 150559 , 2021 2021 Citations: 179
Occurrence and exposure assessment of microplastics in indoor dusts of buildings with different applications in Bushehr and Shiraz cities, Iran FS Kashfi, B Ramavandi, H Arfaeinia, A Mohammadi, R Saeedi, ... Science of The Total Environment 829, 154651 , 2022 2022 Citations: 155
New plastic formations in the Anthropocene GE De-la-Torre, DC Dioses-Salinas, CI Pizarro-Ortega, L Santillán Science of The Total Environment 754, 142216 , 2020 2020 Citations: 151
Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in Cox's Bazar, the longest natural beach in the world MRJ Rakib, GE De-la-Torre, CI Pizarro-Ortega, DC Dioses-Salinas, ... Marine pollution bulletin 169, 112497 , 2021 2021 Citations: 148
Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coastline of Agadir, Morocco MB Haddad, GE De-la-Torre, MR Abelouah, S Hajji, A Ait Alla Science of the Total Environment 798, 149282 , 2021 2021 Citations: 147
Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic CI Pizarro-Ortega, DC Dioses-Salinas, MDF Severini, ADF López, ... Marine Pollution Bulletin 176, 113474 , 2022 2022 Citations: 132
Binational survey of personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in coastal environments: Abundance, distribution, and analytical characterization GE De-la-Torre, DC Dioses-Salinas, CI Pizarro-Ortega, MDF Severini, ... Journal of Hazardous Materials 426, 128070 , 2021 2021 Citations: 129
Release of phthalate esters (PAEs) and microplastics (MPs) from face masks and gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic GE De-la-Torre, DC Dioses-Salinas, S Dobaradaran, J Spitz, I Nabipour, ... Environmental research 215, 114337 , 2022 2022 Citations: 118
Occurrence, characteristics, and removal of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants located on the Moroccan Atlantic: The case of Agadir metropolis S Hajji, M Ben-Haddad, MR Abelouah, GE De-la-Torre, A Ait Alla Science of the Total Environment 862, 160815 , 2023 2023 Citations: 117
Sustainable synthesis, reduction and applications of graphene obtained from renewable resources FG Torres, OP Troncoso, L Rodriguez, GE De-la-Torre Sustainable Materials and Technologies 29, e00310 , 2021 2021 Citations: 101
Polysaccharide-based triboelectric nanogenerators: A review FG Torres, GE De-la-Torre Carbohydrate Polymers 251, 117055 , 2020 2020 Citations: 97
GRANT DETAILS
ANTAR XXXI. Peruvian Antarctic expedition 2024-2025. Role: Team member
ANTAR XXX. Peruvian Antarctic expedition 2024. Role: Team member.
R&D Research Project Grant 2023 UTP by Universidad Tecnológica del Perú. Role: External researcher. Amount: 32,000 PEN (~13,000 AUD).
ANTAR XXIX. Peruvian Antarctic expedition 2023. Role: Expeditioner.
R&D Research Project Grant 2022 UTP by Universidad Tecnológica del Perú. Role: External researcher. Amount: 32,000 PEN (~13,000 AUD).
R&D Research Project Grant 2022 UTP by Universidad Tecnológica del Perú. Role: External researcher. Amount: 32,000 PEN (~13,000 AUD).
II Research Grant Program 2021 (012-2021-PRFNP) by the National Service of Natural Protected Areas. Role: Principal investigator. Amount: 22,000 PEN (~9,000 AUD).
ANTAR XXVII. Peruvian Antarctic expedition 2020. Role: Team member.
Competitive Fund for Research Projects 2018-II by Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola. Role: Principal investigator. Amount: 2,500 PEN (~1,000 AUD).
CONSULTANCY
Environmental consultant on solid waste management and plastic pollution.
