Dr. Heidi Gough

Associate Professor

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Biography

Heidi Gough is an Associate Professor in the College of the Environment, specializing in applied microbial ecology and environmental engineering. Her research focuses on understanding microbial processes and their applications in environmental remediation. Current projects involve characterizing microbes that can degrade pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater, optimizing anaerobic co-digestion to enhance methane generation, employing vermiremediation techniques for cleaning up crude oil-contaminated soils, and studying the impacts of metal contaminants on sediment microbial ecology. Through her work, she aims to develop innovative strategies for environmental sustainability and pollution mitigation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.