From a top journal in the field of environmental toxicology, this prestigious international award marks a significant accomplishment for Brinkmann, whose early career research is characterized by creative approaches, new ideas, and significant public impact. Brinkmann was born and raised in Germany, where he completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at RWTH Aachen University with a focus on aquatic toxicology. In 2009, he visited Canada on an undergraduate research trip to the U...