Bio
Trystan Bordeau is an Environmental Compliance Representative in the Environmental Protection Services Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). In this role, he provides regulatory guidance on RCRA, CWA, and CAA compliance in support of the Fusion & Fission Energy and Science Directorate. Additionally, he acts as the Natural Resources Project Coordinator for all Laboratory Modernization Division (LMD) projects. He previously served as a Senior Environmental Toxicology Technician in the Environmental Sciences Division, where he conducted NPDES permit compliance testing for both ORNL and Y-12 facilities.
He earned his B.S. in Geology and Environmental Studies from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville and is currently pursuing a Master of Health Science degree with a concentration in One Health from the University of Florida. His research experience spans diverse projects, including the prevalence of invasive species in the United States, plant–pollinator interactions, sustainable agriculture, selective wheat and corn breeding, and environmental toxicology. He has also contributed to the SPRUCE project here at ORNL.
Outside of work, Trystan enjoys cheering on Tennessee athletics, playing golf, hiking with his wife and dog, and exploring local breweries across East Tennessee.
Professional Experience
Environmental Quality Advisory Board Member - City of Oak Ridge, TN - 2024
Awards
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 2025 Science Serving Society Award
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 2024 Supplemental Performance Award
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 2023 Supplemental Performance Award
University of Tennessee - 2021 Outstanding Senior Award
University of Tennessee - 2021 Environmental Leadership Award for Academics
University of Tennessee - 2019 Ryan Edwards Environmental Stewardship Award
Education
MHS Environmental and Global Health, Concentration in One Health, University of Florida - 2025
B.S. Geology and Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Studies (Ecotoxicology), University of Tennessee - 2021
Other Publications
Spatiotemporal patterns of non-native terrestrial gastropods in the contiguous United States
Initiating Pollinator Stewardship in the Nursery, Landscape, and Garden Center