Microbial ecology, cell-cell signaling, and implications for environmental health

Amidst growing challenges such as urban densification, climate change, aging infrastructure, and pandemics, engineers must develop an equitable, environmentally sustainable, and resilient urban water cycle. I will highlight how I study microbial interactions and communication and how studying microbial interactions within wastewater treatment systems can advance treatment. I will discuss our ongoing research trying to understand microbial signaling, both between bacterial populations and between bacteria and the viruses that infect bacteria (phage). I will also discuss how these microbial interactions can be translated to promote healthy environments.

THIS IS A HYBRID SEMINAR WITH IN-PERSON & REMOTE ATTENDANCE OPTIONS.
This seminar will be held in Field Auditorium (room 1112), Grainger Hall.
Visit the seminar website for a livestream link to tune in virtually.
Both attendance options (in person and virtual) are free and open to all.