Research mission

We investigate and manage microbial ecosystems at the interface of infrastructure and public / environmental health with a focus on the engineered water cycle. Our goal is to characterize and manipulate microbial communities to (1) protect and improve public and environmental health and (2) improve functional reliability and economic feasibility of water infrastructure. To this end, we develop and implement tools, methodologies, and models to characterize, manipulate, and leverage microbial communities in the engineered water cycle.

Training mission

​We train engineers and scientists at the interface of biotechnology, ecology, and microbiology to positively impact society through meaningful and innovative fundamental and applied research in the water sector that improves and protects environmental and public health.

Group culture

​We aim to maintain a research group culture that rewards curiosity and initiative, values diversity and collaborations, practices inclusiveness and empathy, and fosters mutual trust and respect.