Tait Chirenje holds a PhD in Trace Metal Biogeochemistry from the University of Florida, an MS in Earth Science from the University of Guelph (Canada) and a BS from the University of Zimbabwe. He works in the area of aquatic chemistry, brownfields assessment and redevelopment, and the urban geochemistry of trace elements. He has worked on baseline studies of trace elements in both urban and rural areas of Florida and performed geochemical characterization of water bodies including Hammonton Lake, the Delaware River, Crosswicks Creek and the Great Egg Harbor River. He advises local communities on storm water quality and watershed management projects.