Research Projects

We conduct Research in Freshwater Systems including the Great Lakes and their Watersheds

Microbial Drivers of Nutrient Cycling

ECCC Project
MOEP Project
Aquatic Nutrient Dynamics in Freshwater Systems
Aquatic Nutrient Dynamics Across a Stressor Gradient
Great Lakes Recreational Water Quality

Climate Change Impacts on Microbial Communities in Agriculture Systems

Investigating Biofilm Structure & Function Associated with Point Source Water Treatment

Environmental Restoration and Geomicrobiology

Microbial Function in Hydrocarbon-Rich Freshwater Sediments
Remediation of AMD with Mussel Shell Bioreactors
Novel Detoxification Treatment for Oil Sands Tailings: Validating Reclamation Strategies
Phosphorus Equilibrium as Influenced by Microbial Communities within Sediments
Investigating the microbial dynamics of microcystin-LR degradation

Applying Emerging Technologies in Geomicrobiology