
Courses Most Commonly Taught
- Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Basic Biology
- Biology Senior Seminar
- Science Seminar (nonmajors)
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Microbiology / Microbial Ecology. Students in my laboratory are engaged in bacteriological research investigating a variety of topics in areas related to aquatic systems, food products, wetland sediments, geological specimens, and animal systems.
Some current research projects include:
- Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant indicator bacteria / pathogens (focus on VRE, CRE, CA-MRSA) in various environments
- Isolation of ancient bacteria from 40-60 MYO enhydro agates
- Application of constructed wetlands treating high N-load landfill leachate
- Characterization of bacterial flora in bats afflicted with White Nose Syndrome