Aaron P. Roberts

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

• Burggren, W.W., Roberts, A.P., Hamilton, T., Khursigara, A. Behavior annd Ecotoxicology. Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology, Second Edition.

Journal Article

• Condini, M.V., Malinowski, C.R., Hoeinghaus, D.J., Harried, B.L., Roberts, A.P., Soulen, B.K., Roark, K.J., Khursigara, A.J., Fischer, L.G., Possamai, B., Hostim-Silva, M., Garcia, A.M. (2023). Spatial analysis of mercury and stable isotopes in the vulnerable Dusky Grouper Epinephelus marginatus along the Brazilian coast.. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 187 114526.
• Magnuson, J.T., Leads, R.R., McGruer, V., Qian, L., Tanabe, P., Roberts, A.P., Schlenk, D. (2023). Transcriptomic profiling of miR-203a inhibitor and miR-34b-injected zebrafish (Danio rerio) validates oil-induced neurological, cardiovascular and eye toxicity response pathways.. Other. 254 106356.
• Soulen, B.K., Divine, L.M., Venables, B.J., Roberts, A.P. (2022). Persistent organic pollutant exposure and associations with gene expression in northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) from St. Paul Island, Alaska. Marine Environmental Research. 182
• Price, E., Bonatesta, F., McGruer, V., Schlenk, D., Roberts, A.P., Mager, E. (2022). Exposure of zebrafish larvae to water accommodated fractions of weathered crude oil alters steroid hormone concentrations with minimal effect on cholesterol. Aquatic Toxicology. 242 106045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.106045
• Leads, R.R., Magnuson, J.T., Lucero, J., Lund, A.K., Schlenk, D., Chavez, J.R., Roberts, A.P. (2022). Transcriptomic responses and apoptosis in larval red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) co-exposed to crude oil and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 179
• Magnuson, J.T., Stieglitz, J.D., Garza, S.A., Benetti, D.D., Grosell, M., Roberts, A.P. (2020). Development of visual function in early life stage mahi-mahi (coryphaena hippurus). Other. 53 (5-6) 203-214.
• Kirby, A.R., Galli, G., Crossley, J., Sweet, L.E., Crossley, D.A., Roberts, A.P. (2020). Gill filament filament permeabilization: A novel approach to assess mitochondrial function in sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus) following anthraquinone exposure. Other. 230
• Bridges, K.N., Alloy, M.M., Damare, L., Palmer, I., Forth, H.P., Morris, J., Stoeckel, J.A., Roberts, A.P. (2020). Planktonic Fiddler Crab (Uca longisignalis) Are Susceptible to Photoinduced Toxicity Following in ovo Exposure in Oiled Mesocosms. Environmental Science & Technology. 54 (10) 6254-6261.
• Harried, B.L., Daugherty, D.J., Hoeinghaus, D.J., Roberts, A.P., Venables, B.J., Sutton, T.M., Soulen, B.K. (2020). Population contributions of large females may be eroded by contaminant body burden and maternal transfer: a case study of Alligator Gar. 40 566-579.
• Bonatesta, F., Leads, R., Price, E., Roberts, A., Mager, E. (2020). Effects of dissolved organic carbon, ultraviolet light and their co-exposure on Deepwater Horizon crude oil acute toxicity to larval red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 39 (12) 2509-2515. https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.4877
• Magnuson, J., Bautista, N., JoAnn, L., Lund, A., Xu, E., Schlenk, D., Burggren, W.W., Roberts, A. (2020). Exposure to crude oil induces retinal apoptosis and impairs visual function in fish. Environmental Science & Technology. 54 (5) 2843–2850.
• Bridges, K.N., Magnuson, J.T., Curran, T., Barker, A., Roberts, A.P., Venables, B.J. (2019). Alterations to the vision-associated transcriptome of zebrafish (Danio rerio) following developmental norethindrone exposure. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 69 137-142.
• Hoang, T.C., Black, M.C., Knuteson, S.L., Roberts, A.P. (2019). Environmental Pollution, Management, and Sustainable Development: Strategies for Vietnam and Other Developing Countries. Environmental Management. 63 (4) 433-436.
• Soulen, B.K., Adams, D.H., Roberts, A.P. (2019). Mercury accumulation, speciation, and temporal trends in Atlantic Stingrays (Hypanus sabinus). Ecotoxicology. 28 (3) 251-260.
• Perrichon, P., Stieglitz, J.D., Xu, E.G., Magnuson, J.T., Pasparakis, C., Mager, E.M., Wang, Y., Schlenk, D., Benetti, D.D., Roberts, A.P., Grosell, M., Burggren, W.W. (2019). Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) life development: morphological, physiological, behavioral and molecular phenotypes.. 248 (5) 337-350.
• Soulen, B.K., Venables, B.J., Johnston, D.W., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Accumulation of PBDEs in stranded harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) and hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) from the Northeastern United States. Marine Environmental Research. 138 96-101.
• Bridges, K.N., Zhang, Y., Curran, T., Magnuson, J.T., Venables, B.J., Durrer, K.E., Allen, M.S., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Alterations to the Intestinal Microbiome and Metabolome of Pimephales promelas and Mus musculus Following Exposure to Dietary Methylmercury. Environmental Science & Technology. 52 (15) 8774-8784.
• Magnuson, J.T., Khursigara, A.J., Allmon, E.B., Esbaugh, A.J., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Effects of Deepwater Horizon crude oil on ocular development in two estuarine fish species, red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 166 186 - 191. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651318309497
• Bridges, K.N., Lay, C.R., Alloy, M.M., Gielazyn, M.L., Morris, J.M., Forth, H.P., Takeshita, R., Travers, C.L., Oris, J.T., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Estimating incident ultraviolet radiation exposure in the northern Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 37 (6) 1679-1687.
• Bridges, K.N., Krasnec, M.O., Magnuson, J.T., Morris, J.M., Gielazyn, M.L., Chavez, J.R., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Influence of variable ultraviolet radiation and oil exposure duration on survival of red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) larvae. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 37 (9) 2372-2379.
• Sweet, L.E., Revill, A.T., Strzelecki, J., Hook, S.E., Morris, J.M., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Photo-Induced Toxicity Following Exposure to Crude Oil and Ultraviolet Radiation in 2 Australian Fishes. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 37 (5) 1359-1366.
• Damare, L.M., Bridges, K.N., Alloy, M.M., Curran, T., Soulen, B.K., Forth, H.P., Lay, C.R., Morris, J.M., Stoeckel, J.A., Roberts, A.P. (2018). Photo-induced toxicity in early life stage fiddler crab (Uca longisignalis) following exposure to Deepwater Horizon oil. Ecotoxicology. 27 (4) 440-447.
• Xu, E.G., Magnuson, J.T., Diamante, G., Mager, E.M., Pasparakis, C., Grosell, M., Roberts, A.P., Schlenk, D. (2018). Changes in microRNA-mRNA signatures agree with morphological, physiological, and behavioral changes in larval mahi-mahi treated with Deepwater Horizon oil. Environmental Science & Technology. 52 (22) 13501-13510.
• Alloy, M., Garner, T., Bridges, K., Mansfield, C., Carney, M., Forth, H., Krasnec, M., Lay, C., Takeshita, R., Morris, J., Roberts, A.P. (2017). Co-exposure to sunlight enhances the toxicity of naturally weathered Deepwater Horizon oil to early lifestage red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and speckled seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 36 780-785.
• Pasparakis, C., Sweet, L.E., Stieglitz, J.D., Benetti, D., Casente, C.T., Roberts, A.P., Grosell, M. (2017). Combined effects of oil exposure, temperature and ultraviolet radiation on buoyancy and oxygen consumption of embryonic mahi-mahi, &ITCoryphaena hippurus&IT. Aquatic Toxicology. 191 113-121.
• Wormington, A.M., Coral, J., Alloy, M.M., Delmare, C.L., Mansfield, C.M., Klaine, S.J., Bisesi, J.H., Roberts, A.P. (2017). EFFECT OF NATURAL ORGANIC MATTER ON THE PHOTO-INDUCED TOXICITY OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 36 (6) 1661-1666.
• Gamer, T.R., Hart, M.A., Sweet, L.E., Bagheri, Hanna T. J., Morris, J., Stoeckel, J.A., Roberts, A.P. (2017). Effects of Deepwater Horizon Oil on the Movement and Survival of Marsh Periwinkle Snails (Littoraria irrorata). Environmental Science & Technology. 51 (15) 8757-8762.
• Bridges, K., Venables, B.J., Roberts, A.P. (2017). Effects of dietary methylmercury on the dopaminergic system of adult fathead minnows and their offspring. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 36 1077-1084.
• Sweet, L.E., Magnuson, J., Garner, T., Alloy, M.M., Stieglitz, J.D., Benetti, D., Grosell, M., Roberts, A.P. (2017). Exposure to ultraviolet radiation late in development increases the toxicity of oil to mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) embryos. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 36 1592-1598.
• Condini, M.V., Hoeinghaus, D.J., Roberts, A.P., Soulen, B.K., Garcia, A.M. (2017). Mercury concentrations in dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus in littoral and neritic habitats along the Southern Brazilian coast. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 115 (1) 266–272. Pergamon.
• Roberts, A.P., Alloy, M.M., Oris, J.T. (2017). Review of the photo-induced toxicity of environmental contaminants. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 191 160–167. Elsevier.
• Xu, E., Khursigara, A., Magnuson, J., Hazard, E., Hardiman, G., Esbaugh, A., Roberts, A.P., Schlenk, D. (2017). Larval red drum sublethal exposure to weathered DWH crude oil: Developmental and transcriptomic consequences. Environmental Science & Technology. 51 (17) 10162-10172.
• Bridges, K.N., Soulen, B.K., Overturf, C., Drevnick, P.E., Roberts, A.P. (2016). Embryotoxicity of maternally-transferred methylmercury to fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Wiley Online Library.
• Stieglitz, J.D., Mager, E.M., Hoenig, R.H., Alloy, M., Esbaugh, A.J., Bodinier, C., Benetti, D.D., Roberts, A.P., Grosell, M. (2016). A novel system for embryo-larval toxicity testing of pelagic fish: Applications for impact assessment of Deepwater Horizon crude oil. Chemosphere. 162 261–268. Elsevier.
• Alloy, M., Baxter, D., Stieglitz, J., Mager, E.M., Hoenig, R., Benetti, D., Grosell, M., Oris, J., Roberts, A.P. (2016). Ultraviolet radiation enhances the toxicity of Deepwater Horizon oil to mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) embryos. Environmental Science & Technology. 50 (4) 2011–2017. American Chemical Society.
• Burggren, W.W., Dubansky, B., Roberts, A.P., Alloy, M. (2015). Deepwater horizon oil spill as a case study for interdisciplinary cooperation within developmental biology, environmental sciences and physiology. World Journal of Engineering and Technology. 3 (04) 7. Scientific Research Publishing.
• Alloy, M.M., Boube, I., Griffitt, R.J., Oris, J.T., Roberts, A.P. (2015). Photo-induced toxicity of Deepwater Horizon slick oil to blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) larvae. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 34 (9) 2061–2066. Wiley Online Library.
• Mansfield, C., Alloy, M., Hamilton, J., Verbeck, G.F., Newton, K., Klaine, S., Roberts, A.P. (2015). Photo-induced toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles to Daphnia magna under natural sunlight. Chemosphere. 120 206–210. Elsevier.
• Barst, B.D., Bridges, K., Korbas, M., Roberts, A.P., Van Kirk, K., McNeel, K., Drevnick, P.E. (2015). The role of melano-macrophage aggregates in the storage of mercury and other metals: An example from yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 34 (8) 1918–1925. Wiley Online Library.
• Overturf, C., Wormington, A., Blythe, K., Gohad, N., Mount, A., Roberts, A.P. (2015). Toxicity of noradrenaline, a novel anti-biofouling component, to two non-target zooplankton species, Daphnia magna and Ceriodaphnia dubia. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 171 49–54. Elsevier.
• Mansfield, C., Alloy, M., Verbeck, G.F., Roberts, A.P. (2014). Photoenhanced toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles under natural sunlight. Chemosphere. 120 206-210.
• Blake, D., Nar, M., D’Souza, N.A., Glenn, J.B., Klaine, S.J., Roberts, A.P. (2014). Treatment with Coated Layer Double Hydroxide Clays Decreases the Toxicity of Copper-Contaminated Water. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 66 (4) 549–556. Springer US.

Review

• Takeshita, R., Bursian, S.J., Colegrove, K.M., Collier, T.K., Deak, K., Dean, K.M., De Guise, Sylvain, DiPinto, L.M., Elferink, C.J., Esbaugh, A.J., Griffitt, R.J., Grosell, M., Harr, K.E., Incardona, J.P., Kwok, R.K., Lipton, J., Mitchelmore, C.L., Morris, J.M., Peters, E.S., Roberts, A.P., Rowles, T.K., Rusiecki, J.A., Schwacke, L.H., Smith, C.R., Wetzel, D.L., Ziccardi, M.H., Hall, A.J. (2021). A review of the toxicology of oil in vertebrates: what we have learned following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Other. 24 (8) 355-394.

Technical Report

• Lay, C., Morris, J., Takeshita, R., Forth, H., Travers, C., Roberts, A.P., Alloy, M., Garner, T., Bridges, K. (2015). Incident UV Radiation and extinction coefficients in the Northern Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Report.
• Garner, T., Hart, M., Roberts, A.P., Stoeckel, J., Morris, J. (2015). Migration and survival of marsh periwinkles exposed to Deepwater Horizon oil. Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Report.
• Lay, C., Morris, J., Takeshita, R., Forth, H., Travers, C., Roberts, A.P., Alloy, M., Garner, T., Overturf, C. (2015). The effect of ultraviolet radiation on the toxicity of Deepwater Horizon oil. Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Report.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract

• Roberts, A.P., "Bioaccumulation of PFCs in Freshwater Lakes," sponsored by Abt Associates, Private, $68859 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
• Roberts, A., "Toxicity Assessment for Support of the Lower Duwamish River NRDA," sponsored by Suquamish Tribe, Private, $132979 Funded. (2020 - 2022).
• Roberts, A.P., "Latent effects of embryonic exposure to PCBs in zebrafish," sponsored by NOAA, Federal, $120000 Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Roberts, A., "Field support for PFAS sampling and litigation," sponsored by Abt Associates, Private, $25000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Developing photo-induced toxicity modeling to inform oil spill response," sponsored by NOAA, Federal, $140000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "UV Modeling at the Taylor Energy Site," sponsored by NOAA, Federal, $30000 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Photoenhanced Toxicity of DWH Spill Oil to GoM Organisms," sponsored by Various, Federal, $1100000 Funded. (2011 - 2016).
• Roberts, A., "Toxicity Assessment for Support of the Lower Duwamish River NRDA," sponsored by Suquamish Tribe, Private, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
• Roberts, A., "Latent effects of embryonic exposure to PCBs in zebrafish," sponsored by NOAA, Federal, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Roberts, A., "Field support for PFAS sampling and litigation," sponsored by Abt Associates, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).

Fellowship

• Wormington, A. (Principal), Roberts, A.P. (Co-Principal), "US EPA GRO Fellowship," sponsored by US EPA, Federal, $21000 Funded. (2014 - 2016).

Grant - Research

• Takeshita, R. (Principal), Schwacke, L. (Principal), Gielazyn, M. (Co-Principal), Rowles, T. (Co-Principal), Fazioli, K. (Co-Principal), Lund, A.K. (Co-Principal), Roberts, A.P. (Co-Principal), Mintzer, V. (Co-Principal), Shultz, I. (Co-Principal), Whitehead, H. (Co-Principal), "Co-producing a conceptual model to support assessments of cumulative effects from multiple stressors on Houston area dolphins under CERCLA and OPA," sponsored by NOAA, Federal, $2030752 Funded. (2023 - 2028).
• Roberts, A.P., "Photoinduced toxicity of chemical countermeasures in oil spill response," sponsored by Texas General Land Office, State, $304118 Funded. (2021 - 2023).
• Hoeinghaus, D.J. (Principal), Roberts, A. (Co-Principal), "Linking ranch management to aquatic ecosystem functioning," sponsored by Dixon Water Foundation, Private, $135000 Funded. (2020 - 2023).
• Roberts, A. (Principal), Hoeinghaus, D.J. (Co-Principal), Kennedy, J.H. (Co-Principal), "Acquisition of a modular laboratory for water research," sponsored by Fidelity, Private, $300000 Funded. (2020 - 2022).
• Roberts, A., "Development of an in situ testing platform for deployment during an oil spill," sponsored by Texas General Land Office, State, $317809 Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Roberts, A.P., Hoeinghaus, D.J., "Ranch Management Impacts on Surface Water Quality and Biodiversity," sponsored by Dixon Water Foundation, Private, $55151 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Boettger, R.K. (Principal), Wulff, S. (Principal), Hoeinghaus, D.J. (Co-Principal), Roberts, A.P. (Co-Principal), "Collaborative research: Evaluating a data-driven approach to teaching technical writing to STEM majors," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $290768 Funded. (2017 - 2020).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), Burggren, W.W. (Principal), Crossley, D.A. (Principal), Mager, E.M. (Principal), "RECOVER 2," sponsored by Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Other, $1113292 Funded. (2018 - 2020).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Cooperative Research Agreement with Abt Associates," sponsored by Abt Associates, Private, $110000 Funded. (2016 - 2018).
• Roberts, A.P. (Co-Principal), Burggren, W.W. (Co-Principal), Crossley, D.A. (Principal), "RECOVER Consortium," sponsored by Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Private, $2700000 Funded. (2014 - 2017).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Photoenhanced toxicity of crude oil to Australian fish," sponsored by CSIRO, International, $75000 Funded. (2016 - 2016).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Development of Marine Antifouling Coatings Utilizing a Fouling Deterrence Strategy," sponsored by US Navy, Federal, Funded. (2011 - 2014).
• Roberts, A.P., Hoeinghaus, D.J. (Co-Principal), "Mercury in tropical freshwater ecosystems: A partnership between UNT and Maringá State University, Brazil," sponsored by Charn Uswachoke International Development Fund, University of North Texas, $6750 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
• Hoeinghaus, D.J. (Principal), Roberts, A. (Co-Principal), "Linking ranch management to aquatic ecosystem functioning," sponsored by Dixon Water Foundation, Private, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Toxicity Testing Program for the Lower Duwamish Rive," sponsored by Suquamish Tribe, OG, Funded. (2020 - 2022).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Zebrafish Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Science Plan," sponsored by Abt Associates, Inc., IND, Funded. (2021 - 2021).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Effects of PCB on Early Lifestage Zebrafish," sponsored by Abt Associates, Inc., IND, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Development of an in situ testing platform for use in oil spill response and assessment," sponsored by Texas General Land Office, ST, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Roberts, A., Hoeinghaus, D.J., "Ranch Management Impacts on Surface Water Quality and Biodiversity," sponsored by Dixon Water Foundation, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Hoeinghaus, D.J. (Co-Principal), Boettger, R.K. (Principal), Ludi, S.A. (Co-Principal), "Collaborative Research: Evaluating a Data-Driven Approach to Teaching Technical Writing to STEM Majors," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2020).
• Roberts, A. (Principal), Burggren, W.W. (Principal), Crossley, D.A. (Principal), Mager, E. (Principal), "RECOVER 2," sponsored by Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Other, Funded. (2018 - 2020).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), Venables, B.J. (Other), Crossley, D.A. (Co-Principal), Mager, E.M. (Co-Principal), Burggren, W.W. (Co-Principal), "Relationship of Effects of Cardiac Outcomes in fish for Validation of Ecological Risk-II (RECOVER-II)," sponsored by University of Miami - School of Medicine, NFP, Funded. (2018 - 2020).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Field Sampling Support for Abt Associates," sponsored by Abt Associates, Inc., IND, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Abt Post Doc Fellowship," sponsored by Abt Associates, Inc., IND, Funded. (2016 - 2018).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), Crossley, D.A. (Principal), Burggren, W.W. (Principal), "Relationships of Effects of Cardiac Outcomes in Fish to Validation of Ecological Risk (RECOVER)," sponsored by University of Miami - School of Medicine, NFP, Funded. (2015 - 2018).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "UV Modeling at Taylor Energy Site," sponsored by Abt Associates, Inc., IND, Funded. (2017 - 2017).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Phototoxicity Testing for NOAA Oil Spill Response Program," sponsored by Abt Associates, Inc., IND, Funded. (2016 - 2017).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "PAH Phototoxicity to Plankton," sponsored by Stratus Consulting, IND, Funded. (2014 - 2016).
• Roberts, A.P. (Principal), "Photoenhanced Toxicity of DWH Oil to fish and Zooplankton," sponsored by DNU Stratus Consulting (FFT), IND, Funded. (2011 - 2015).