Stefan Wuertz > Research Interests
Biofilms
Horizontal gene transfer, degradation of PAHs, structure and function of microbial communities, single cell analysis, (all in environmental engineering applications).
Aerobic wastewater treatment
Use of genetically modified microorganisms (GMO), sequencing batch reactors (SBR), use of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) to monitor reactors, membrane bioreactors, nitrification and denitrification, biological phosphorus removal, bioaugmentation.
Bacterial and viral pathogens
Environmental detection by PCR, real time PCR.
Corrosion
Sewer deterioration.
Drinking water
Role of biofilms in public health.