Alyssa Wicks, PhD
Alyssa earned her B.S. in Chemistry and Physics from St. Catherine University in 2021 and her Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in 2025. Her graduate research focused on analyzing various environmental contaminants, including PFAS, lead, and halogenated azobenzene disperse dyes. Most of her work investigated PFAS in consumer products, specifically watch bands, feminine hygiene products, and firefighter station wear. At Duke, Alyssa is studying exposure routes of PFAS in the home environment. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, visiting national parks (she’s been to over half of the 63!), and reading.
Lab affiliation: Stapleton and Hoffman
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alyssagwicks
