Julia MacDougall

Senior Scientist
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Julia is the Senior Scientist at Reviewed, overseeing the integrity of the labs, the methods and standards for test procedures in every category, as well as managing the huge backlog of test data stretching back over a decade.

Never one to shy from getting her hands dirty, you might find Julia doing her own testing on products such as varied as fire extinguishers, lunch coolers, and wireless headphones. But the testing she's most proud of is smart thermostats, as she managed to not break Reviewed's extensive (and expensive) air conditioning/heating system.

Julia received a PhD in Geological Sciences from Brown University in 2014, as well as an MBA from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2019.

Articles & Reviews by Julia MacDougall

Laundry

7 top-load washers for a simplified laundry day

A good top-loading washer can provide top-notch cleaning for your family's dirty laundry.

Microwaves

The Best Countertop Microwaves on Amazon of 2026

Below, you’ll find a list of the five best countertop microwaves on Amazon. The recommendations in this guide are based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers.

Home & Garden

The Best Air Purifiers on Amazon of 2026

Below, you’ll find a list of the five best air purifiers on Amazon. The recommendations in this guide are based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers.

Home & Garden

The Best Dehumidifiers on Amazon of 2026

These are the best dehumidifiers you can get on Amazon right now.

Home & Garden

The Best HEPA Air Purifiers on Amazon of 2026

Below, you’ll find a list of the five best HEPA Air Purifiers on Amazon. The recommendations in this guide are based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers.