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Environmental Research
The Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory is involved in applied microbiology research. Specific interests are:
 
  • Public health microbiology
  • Biological processes for wastewater treatment
  • Bioremediation
  • Solid and hazardous waste management
  • Water quality control

Since its establishment in Fall 2002, the Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory has trained numerous undergraduate and graduate students in those areas and provided scientific and technical support to local agencies and industry through research.

Recent Research Projects Include:

  • Microbial source tracking by FAME profiling of indicator organisms
  • Effects of natural enzymes and plant-based materials on anaerobic digestion
  • Changes in antibiotic resistance patterns of Escherichia coli during wastewater treatment
  • Quantification of viable pathogens in biosolids through gene expression

Since 2002, a number external grants have been attracted for those projects from federal, state, and private organization including:

  • PA Department of Environmental Protection
  • US Geological Survey
  • Ben Franklin Technology Partners
  • Organica Biotech, Inc.
  • Aventis-Pasteur, Inc.
  • Villanova University Office of Research and Sponsored Projects.
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