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Biofilms: Microorganisms on surfaces, antibiotic resistance of microorganisms in biofilms, mathematical modeling of biofilms.
  Philip Stewart
  Director and Research Coordinator, Center for Biofilm Engineering
Professor, Chemical Engineering
  (406) 994-1960 phil_s@erc.montana.edu
  1988 PhD Chemical Engineering, Stanford University
1985 MS Chemical Engineering, Stanford University
1982 BS Chemical Engineering, Rice University
  Resume
  Research Area: Biofilm Control and Antimicrobials
  Other: None
Mathematical modeling
  Isaac Klapper
  Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
  (406) 994-5231 klapper@math.montana.edu
  1991 PhD Courant Institute, New York University
1986 AB Harvard University
 
  Research Area: Biofilm Mechanics
  Other: None
Biofilm mechanics. Antimicrobial penetration into biofilms. Molecular interactions responsible for microbial adhesion to substrata
  Peter Suci
  Associate Research Professor, Microbiology
  (406) 994-7219 peter_s@erc.montana.edu
  1988 PhD Bioengineering, University of Utah
  Resume
  Research Area: Biofilm Mechanics
  Other: None
Microsensor design and application. Chemical gradients/ biofilm structure relationship. Hydrodynamics and kinetics in biofilms.
  Zbigniew Lewandowski
  Research Leader, Center for Biofilm Engineering Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
  (406) 994-5915 zl@erc.montana.edu
  1976 PhD Environmental Engineering, Polish National Academy of Sciences
1969 MS Sanitary Engineering, Technical University of Gliwice, Poland
  Resume
  Research Area: Biomineralization
  Other: None
Contaminated soil and groundwater, bioremediation, hazardous waste cleanup, subsurface microbiology, bacterial transport through soils, biofilms.
  Robin Gerlach
  Associate Professor, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  (406) 994-4770 robin_g@erc.montana.edu
  2001 PhD Environmental Engineering, Montana State University – Bozeman
1996 MS Environmental Science and Engineering, Technical University Berlin
  Resume
  Research Area: Bioremediation
  Other: None
Interaction among university researchers and industrial sponsor companies. Remediation of acid mine drainage using biological processes. Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater.
  Paul J. Sturman
  Industrial Coordinator and Research Engineer, Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994-2102 paul_stu@erc.montana.edu
  1991 MS Environmental Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman
 
  Research Area: Bioremediation
  Other: None
Biological treatment of drinking water and microbial regrowth in drinking water distribution systems.
  Anne Camper
  Professor, Civil Engineering
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, College of Engineering
  (406) 994-4906 anne_c@erc.montana.edu
  1995 PhD Civil/Environmental Engineering, Montana State University
1977 MS Microbiology, Montana State University
1975 BS Microbiology, Montana State University
  Resume
  Research Area: Industrial and Drinking Water Treatment
  Other: None
Biofilm engineering: Wastewater treatment, water treatment, groundwater contamination, biological treatment of wastes.
  Warren Jones
  Professor Civil Engineering, Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994-6129 warren_j@erc.montana.edu
  1986 PhD Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis
1983 MS Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis
1977 BS Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis
 
  Research Area: Industrial and Drinking Water Treatment
  Other: None
Anaerobic microbiology, physiology, and ecology
  Matthew Fields
  Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994-7340 matthew.fields@erc.montana.edu
  2001 PhD Microbiology, Cornell University 1995 MS Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University 1993 BS Chemistry and Biology, Western Kentucky University
  Resume (pdf)
  Research Area: None
  Other: None
Bioelectric effect.
  Bruce McLeod
  Dean of Graduate Studies
  (406) 994-4145 mcleod@montana.edu
  1968 PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder
 
  Research Area: Medical and Dental Biofilms (publications)
  Other: None
Medical biofilms.
  Garth James
  Medical Projects Supervisor, Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994-2542 gjames@erc.montana.edu
  PhD Microbiology, Montana State University
 
  Research Area: None
  Other: None
Biofilm detection and quantitation. Oilfield souring.
  Paul Sturman
  Research Engineer and Industrial Coordinator, Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994-2102 paul_stu@erc.montana.edu
  1991 MS Environmental Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman
 
  Research Area: Souring; Subsurface Biotechnology and Bioremediation
  Other: None
Biofilms in swimming pools, hot tubs and oil fields. Biofilms in swimming pools, hot tubs and oil fields.
  Darla Goeres
  Research Engineer, Chemical & Biological Engineering
  (406) 994-2440 darla_g@erc.montana.edu
  1996 MS Environmental Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman
1994 BS Chemical Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman
 
  Research Area: Standardized Biofilm Methods
  Other: None
Biostatistics. Statistical issues in microbiology, especially biofilm bacteria. Statistical issues in epidemiology, statistic issues in toxicology. Modeling antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria in biofilms.
  Martin Alva Hamilton
  Professor of Statistics, Emeritus Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994-5387 marty_h@erc.montana.edu
  1968 PhD Statistics, Stanford University, CA
1963 Fulbright Scholar University of Aberdeen, Scotland
1962 MS University of Wyoming
1961 BS University of Wyoming
 
  Research Area: Standardized Biofilm Methods
  Other: None
Magnetic resonance imaging and transport phenomena in complex systems.
  Joseph Seymour
  Associate Professor; Chemical Engineering
  (406) 994 6853 jseymour@coe.montana.edu
  None
 
  Research Area: Structure and Function
  Other: None
Transport phenomena in porous media. Porous media modeling. Cellular automata biofilm modeling.
  Al Cunningham
  Professor, Civil Engineering
Industry-Education Development Coordinator, Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994 6109 al_c@erc.montana.edu
  1977 PhD Hydrology, University of Nevada
  Resume
  Research Area: Subsurface Biotechnology and Bioremediation
  Other: None
Biofilms in extreme environments.
  Timothy McDermott
  Associate Professor, Land Resources & Environmental Science
Co-Director, Thermal Biology Institute
  (406) 994 2190 timmcder@montana.edu
  1977 PhD Hydrology, University of Nevada
  Resume
  Research Area: Subsurface Biotechnology and Bioremediation
  Other: None
Scientific/conceptual/technical illustration and art/science collaboration.
  Peg Dirckx
  Communications Specialist, Center for Biofilm Engineering
  (406) 994 1846 peg_d@erc.montana.edu
  1975 BA English/Art, St. Olaf College, Minnesota
  Resume
  Research Area: None
  Other: Science and Art Collaboration: Bioglyphs

 

 

 

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