Dr. Charles Kaspar

Professor

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Biography

Charles W. Kaspar is a Professor in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With a PhD from Iowa State University, his research focuses on the evolution and transmission of enteric pathogens, particularly zoonotic pathogens like enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and Salmonella. His work explores the survival mechanisms of these pathogens within the complex microbial environments of animal intestines and the factors influencing their transmission to humans. In addition to teaching Food Microbiology, he is affiliated with the Food Research Institute and the Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center. His extensive publication record in leading journals details studies on pathogen detection methods, stress tolerance in bacteria, and genomic analyses of foodborne pathogens, significantly contributing to food safety and microbiology knowledge.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Teaching microbiology courses and conducting research in bacteriology.

Associate Professor

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Conducted advanced research in bacteriology and instructed undergraduate courses.

Assistant Professor

1992-01-01 — 1998-01-01

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Initiated studies on microbial pathogens and developed methodologies for pathogen detection.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences