The International Network of Environmental Forensics (INEF) was founded in 2008 to provide a forum for scientists, environmental consultants, regulators and lawyers to share information regarding the use of environmental forensics. Environmental forensics is comprised of three key elements:
  • Characterization of chemicals released to the environment
  • Identification of timing and historical context of chemical release
  • Determination of responsibility for chemical release

​INEF is a non-profit interest group within the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). To learn more about the RSC and become a member, visit www.rsc.org.

Latest News- INEF 2024 Conference: Atlantic Technology University, Galway, Ireland 

This summer we will be holding the INEF 2024 Conference on the 27th and 28th of August at the Atlantic Technology University in Galway, Ireland. Please join us at this conference where we will be exploring traditional and emerging fields of environmental forensics across the biological, chemical and physical interface.

Our Mission

The International Network of Environmental Forensics (INEF) is a non-profit interest group committed to providing a forum for scientists, environmental consultants, regulators and attorneys to share ideas and research regarding the use of environmental forensics. The Network supports the scientific advancement of environmental forensic techniques to identify the source, age, and timing of contaminant release to the environment. INEF promotes an accessible and inclusive scientific community by supporting young scientists and open access scientific journals.

​INEF Committee

  • Gwen O'Sullivan, Secretary (Mount Royal University, Canada)
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  • Stephen Mudge, Chairman (Shandong University, China)
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  • Roxana Suehring, Treasurer (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada)​
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  • David Megson (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
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  • Ben Williams (Air Quality Management Resource Centre, University of the West of England, UK)
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  • Sri Chaudhuri, Social Media Manager (Conservation Ontario and Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Canada) 
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  • Ken Scally, INEF2024 Chair (Normec DETS)
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past conference chairs

  • Eric Reiner, INEF2015 Chair (Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Canada)
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  • Ingrid Ericson Jogsten, INEF2016 Chair (Örebro universitet, Sweden)
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  • Jun Lu, INEF2017 Chair (AECOM, USA)
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  • Glenn Johnson INEF2018 Chair (University of Utah, USA)​
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  • Robert Morrison, INEF2019 Chair (USA)
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