My research focuses on environmental biotechnology, microbially mediated materials reuse, and sustainable infrastructure. I work on systems that convert waste streams into higher-value products, with an emphasis on real-world environmental applications.
The projects I’ve worked on fall into a few connected areas:
These publications represent key work in microbial chain elongation and scrap tire valorization. A complete list is available on ResearchGate.
Demonstrates a microbial treatment strategy for scrap tire rubber that enhances surface properties and desulfurization, improving interaction with bitumen and supporting more sustainable rubberized pavements.
Evaluates bioreactor conditions where mixed microbial communities produce butanol as a significant product from ethanol and acetate, illustrating how chain elongation can support biofuel and biochemical production in circular systems.
Additional work includes contaminated soils and TPH characterization, nitrate reduction in wastewater microcosms, and other environmental biotechnology projects. A full list of articles, conference abstracts, and reports is maintained on ResearchGate and in my CV.
Investigated how microbially treated crumb rubber interacts with bitumen and how microbial etching and desulfurization change material behavior. The goal is to support more durable, sustainable rubberized pavements with reduced environmental impact.
Studied chain-elongating microbiomes converting ethanol and acetate into longer-chain products, including butanol. Work focused on bioreactor operation, hydrogen partial pressure control, and product distribution, with potential implications for biofuel production.
Supported research comparing background TPH in unimpacted soils to TPH levels in hydrocarbon-impacted soils, contributing to more accurate risk assessment and regulatory decision-making for contaminated sites.
I like working at the interface between lab-scale experiments and field-scale implementation. My approach emphasizes: