PhD Programs: AEM Program
Graduate Advisor: Dr. George Pierce
Associate advisor: Dr. Sidney Crow
Download: AEM Faculty flyer (PDF)
The research directed by faculty
within the Applied and Environmental Microbiology (AEM)
section concentrates on the use of traditional and molecular techniques
to explore environmental, industrial and medical aspects of the
occurrence and biological activity of microorganisms. The inhibition
of microbial processes by external agents in one main area of focus.
The research makes full use of the state-of-the-art technologies
available in the Microscopy
and Imaging
Core Facility and the DNA
and Protein
Core Facilities, within the Department of Biology. Other advanced
instrumentation (e.g flow cytometry/FACS, HPLC, confocal
microscopy) is housed within the laboratories of individual
faculty within the group, or in communal equipment rooms.
One principal aim of the group is to create an interactive and
rewarding research environment, in which researchers are given every
opportunity to develop valuable research skills and to excel in
their chosen discipline. The GSU Environmental Research Center (ERC)
is also based within the AEM group, and creates an interdisciplinary
focus on environmental problems such as bioremediation/biology effects,
biofilms and indoor air quality. The Center has developed rapidly
through strong links with other Departments at GSU, other Institutions
and with Industry.
The AEM group also interacts closely with other groups within the
Department of Biology, particularly in relation to molecular and
cell-biological aspects of its research.
|
