World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Kristopher McNeill

Kristopher McNeill

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
71
Citations
17883
World Ranking
5556
National Ranking
120

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2017 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Kristopher McNeill is affiliated with ETH Zurich in Switzerland and operates primarily within the field of Environmental Science.

Their research encompasses a range of subfields including Pollution, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, and Environmental Engineering.

Key topics covered in their work include:

  • Air Quality and Health Impacts
  • Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis and Properties
  • Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosols
  • Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
  • Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis

Their publication record shows consistent contributions to prominent environmental science journals, with frequent appearances in:

  • Environmental Science & Technology
  • Environmental Science Processes & Impacts
  • Environmental Science Nano
  • Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
  • Environmental Science Atmospheres

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Kristopher McNeill include:

  • Singlet Oxygen Quantum Yields in Environmental Waters (2021) in Chemical Reviews
  • Environmental Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion, UV Radiation, and Interactions with Climate Change: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Update 2020 (2021) in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
  • Biodegradation of Poly(butylene succinate) in Soil Laboratory Incubations Assessed by Stable Carbon Isotope Labelling (2022) in Nature Communications
  • Dissolved Organic Matter Singlet Oxygen Quantum Yields: Evaluation Using Time-Resolved Singlet Oxygen Phosphorescence (2020) in Environmental Science & Technology
  • Photochemical Production of Carbon Monoxide from Dissolved Organic Matter: Role of Lignin Methoxyarene Functional Groups (2022) in Environmental Science & Technology

Frequent collaborators of Kristopher McNeill include:

  • Paige J. Novak
  • Peter J. Vikesland
  • Neil M. Donahue
  • Michael Sander
  • Lenny H. E. Winkel

In recognition of professional contributions, Kristopher McNeill was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2017.

Best Publications

  • Photochemical fate of sulfa drugs in the aquatic environment: sulfa drugs containing five-membered heterocyclic groups.

    Anne L. Boreen;William A. Arnold;Kristopher Mcneill

  • Triplet state dissolved organic matter in aquatic photochemistry: reaction mechanisms, substrate scope, and photophysical properties

    Kristopher McNeill;Silvio Canonica

  • Photodegradation of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment: A review

    Anne L. Boreen;William A. Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

  • Photochemical fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment: Naproxen, diclofenac, clofibric acid, and ibuprofen

    Jennifer L. Packer;Jeffrey J. Werner;Douglas E. Latch;Kristopher McNeill

  • Biodegradation of synthetic polymers in soils: Tracking carbon into CO2 and microbial biomass.

    Michael Thomas Zumstein;Arno Schintlmeister;Taylor Frederick Nelson;Rebekka Baumgartner

  • Methods for reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection in aqueous environments

    Justina M. Burns;William J. Cooper;John L. Ferry;D. Whitney King

  • Triplet-sensitized photodegradation of sulfa drugs containing six-membered heterocyclic groups: identification of an SO2 extrusion photoproduct.

    Anne L Boreen;William A Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

  • Microheterogeneity of Singlet Oxygen Distributions in Irradiated Humic Acid Solutions

    Douglas E. Latch;Kristopher McNeill

  • Photochemical conversion of triclosan to 2,8-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin in aqueous solution

    Douglas E. Latch;Jennifer L. Packer;William A. Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

  • Aqueous photochemistry of triclosan: formation of 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2,8-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, and oligomerization products

    Douglas E. Latch;Jennifer L. Packer;Brian L. Stender;Jennifer VanOverbeke

  • Terephthalate as a probe for photochemically generated hydroxyl radical

    Sarah E. Page;William A. Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

  • Photochemical fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment: cimetidine and ranitidine.

    Douglas E. Latch;Brian L. Stender;Jennifer L. Packer;William A. Arnold

  • Dark Formation of Hydroxyl Radical in Arctic Soil and Surface Waters

    Sarah E. Page;George W. Kling;Michael Sander;Katherine H. Harrold

  • Photooxidation-induced changes in optical, electrochemical, and photochemical properties of humic substances

    Charles M. Sharpless;Michael Aeschbacher;Sarah E. Page;Jannis Wenk

  • Sunlight-mediated inactivation of health-relevant microorganisms in water: a review of mechanisms and modeling approaches

    Kara L. Nelson;Alexandria B. Boehm;Robert J. Davies-Colley;Michael C. Dodd

  • Aqueous singlet oxygen reaction kinetics of furfuryl alcohol: Effect of temperature, pH, and salt content

    Elena Appiani;Rachele Ossola;Douglas E. Latch;Paul R. Erickson

  • Indirect photodegradation of dissolved free amino acids: the contribution of singlet oxygen and the differential reactivity of DOM from various sources.

    Anne L. Boreen;Betsy L. Edhlund;James B. Cotner;Kristopher McNeill

  • Assessing the Contribution of Free Hydroxyl Radical in Organic Matter-Sensitized Photohydroxylation Reactions

    Sarah E. Page;William A. Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

  • Direct photochemistry of three fluoroquinolone antibacterials: norfloxacin, ofloxacin, and enrofloxacin.

    Kristine H. Wammer;Andrew R. Korte;Rachel A. Lundeen;Jacob E. Sundberg

  • Hydroxyl radical formation upon oxidation of reduced humic acids by oxygen in the dark.

    Sarah E. Page;Michael Sander;William A. Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

  • Tris(pyrazolyl)hydroboratozinc hydroxide complexes as functional models for carbonic anhydrase: on the nature of the bicarbonate intermediate

    Adrian Looney;Runyu Han;Kristopher McNeill;Gerard Parkin

  • Short communication Photochemical conversion of triclosan to 2,8-dichlorodibenzo- p-dioxin in aqueous solution

    Douglas E. Latch;Jennifer L. Packer;William A. Arnold;Kristopher McNeill

Frequent Co-Authors

William A. Arnold
William A. Arnold University of Minnesota
Hans-Peter E. Kohler
Hans-Peter E. Kohler Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Rose M. Cory
Rose M. Cory University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Thomas B. Hofstetter
Thomas B. Hofstetter Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Silvio Canonica
Silvio Canonica Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Kara L. Nelson
Kara L. Nelson University of California, Berkeley
Christopher J. Cramer
Christopher J. Cramer UL Research Institutes
Alexandria B. Boehm
Alexandria B. Boehm Stanford University
Martin Elsner
Martin Elsner Technical University of Munich

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse career paths that often intersect with health, forensic, and pharmaceutical fields. Many students explore professional roles that build on their chemistry foundation, including specialized fields like pharmacy and forensic science.

For those interested in pharmacy, following the steps to become a pharmacist is essential. This typically involves earning a PharmD degree and gaining licensure to practice, emphasizing the importance of a strong background in chemistry and biology.

Careers in forensic science are particularly popular among chemistry graduates. An online bachelor's degree in forensic science offers flexible learning options for students aiming to apply chemical principles to criminal investigations and evidence analysis.

Additionally, roles like medical examiner assistants offer unique opportunities to combine science and investigative work. To learn more, explore how to become a medical examiner assistant through required education and job outlooks at how to become a medical examiner assistant.

For those drawn to psychology aspects of crime and behavior, earning a master's in forensic psychology online can be a strategic choice. This advanced degree bridges chemistry knowledge with psychological profiling and forensic analysis.

Best Scientists Citing Kristopher McNeill

Trending Scientists