What We Do


Meet Dr. Lydy

My areas of research interest include evaluating the effects of chemical mixtures, developing a basic understanding of the chemical and biological factors affecting toxicity, bioavailability and bioaccumulation, remediation of contaminated sites and evaluating the effectiveness of Best Management Practices in reducing pesticide and nutrient loadings into aquatic systems. I have received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry and state sources to conduct research in these areas.


Dr. Lydy and Dr. Huff Hartz from the Lydy lab were recently interviewed by The Southern on their work on developing a response spectrum model for predicting various effects pesticides have on Chinook salmon | The Southern

Photo Credit: Russell Bailey | SIU Carbondale

SIU & Murphysboro High School Research Collaboration | Saluki World

Graduate Saluki Stories: Honey Bee Research in the Lydy Lab | SIU Graduate School