Michael Murray, PhD

Assistant Professor in College of Science and Mathematics Augusta University

Augusta GA

Dr. Murray has 30+ years experience in research, education and policy on water-related and environmental health issues.

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Dr. Murray is an environmental scientist with three decades’ experience in teaching, research, and education and policy work on a wide range of water-related and environmental health issues.

Areas of Expertise

Environmental Science

Environmental Health

Environmental Aquatic Sciences

Environmental Policy and Management

Environmental Cycling

Environmental Biology

Air Pollution

Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Ph.D.

Water Resources Engineering

1996

University of Wisconsin - Madison

M.S.

Water Resources Engineering

1987

Colorado School of Mines

B.S.

Geological/Geophysical Engineering

1982

Media Appearances

How worried should you be about 'forever chemicals' in Augusta water?

Augusta Chronicle online

2026-03-10

Michael Murray, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Augusta University, said PFAS represent a large group of organic fluorinated chemicals that don’t break down easily and contaminate soil, water, and air.

Augusta water may be contaminated with "forever chemicals," new study shows

FOX 54 News tv

2026-03-09

A recent study from USA Today shows that polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are nearly 11 times the prescribed amount in the water of Augusta-Richmond County.

According to Dr. Michael Murray, a biology professor at Augusta University, PFAS have been around for nearly a century, but the concerns they pose in our drinking water are a more recent discovery.

Articles

Empowering learners through student-led integration of environmental health into small group discussions

Medical Education Online

2025

Addressing Lake Erie eutrophication: An assessment of recent progress and recommendations

Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management

2025

Ecology of Lake Erie: Causes, consequences and management of eutrophication: A synthesis

Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management

2025

Michael Murray, PhD

Augusta University

Multimedia

Social

Biography

Areas of Expertise

Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Colorado School of Mines

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Media Appearances

How worried should you be about 'forever chemicals' in Augusta water?

Augusta water may be contaminated with "forever chemicals," new study shows

Articles

Empowering learners through student-led integration of environmental health into small group discussions

Addressing Lake Erie eutrophication: An assessment of recent progress and recommendations

Ecology of Lake Erie: Causes, consequences and management of eutrophication: A synthesis

Climate change as a long-term stressor for the fisheries of the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America

Engaging Stakeholders To Define Feasible and Desirable Agricultural Conservation in Western Lake Erie Watersheds