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Jane Fowler's research interests focus on water quality and microbial biotechnology, specifically in the areas of biological drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pollutant biodegradation. She investigates how microbial communities can be harnessed to enhance sustainability and efficiency in waste management and contaminant treatment, which are crucial for protecting public health in modern society. Her work also explores how these communities assemble and optimize performance. Additionally, she examines the pathways organisms utilize for biotransformation and biodegradation of inorganic and organic pollutants. Her methodologies involve both field studies and lab-scale experiments, incorporating quantitative molecular biology, 'omics, analytical chemistry, and computational modeling.
Department of Philosophy