Center Affiliation and Expertise: Water Quality Thematic Area
Dr. Mattes possesses expertise in the areas of environmental microbiology, environmental biotechnology, bioremediation and environmental engineering. His current research interests include application of molecular microbial ecology techniques to understand the roles of microorganisms in biodegradation of hazardous compounds in environment (including chlorinated ethene (CEs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)). He is also interested in the evolution of biodegradation pathways and microbial network interactions to effect removal of pollutants from groundwater, soils, and sediments.