Kelsey attained his BSc in Forensic Science and Chemistry at the University of Toronto in Canada and his MSc in Forensic Science at King’s College London in the UK. He developed a strong interest in (eco)toxicology from his study. He conducted his master thesis in LC-MS analysis of the metabolites of growth hormone-releasing hormone synthetic analogue where he gained hands-on experience in instrumental analysis and laboratory testing. After his masters study, he joined the United Nations Environment Program internship program, working on the sub-programs of Ecosystem and Chemicals, Waste & Air quality.

Currently, Kelsey is employed as ESR at the Environmental Institute and enrolled in the PhD program at the Masaryk University. His research within PRORISK focuses on bridging chemical exposure with effect assessment. He is establishing the links between the exposures to large number of chemicals and the ecological status using statistical analysis. The outcomes of the research are expected to shed light on the prioritization of the pollutants for future regulatory monitoring and management.