Geomicrobiology

Geomicrobiology (and biogeochemistry) involves understanding the microbially mediated chemical reactions occurring at microscopic scales that can affect natural water quality.

To achieve these aims, geomicrobiologists/biogeochemists draw from a range of techniques involving: molecular biology, spectroscopy, electron microscopy and isotope geochemistry.

Current research directions involve:

• microbial origins and evolution on the early Earth;
• biogeochemical cycling of major and trace elements;
• the deep sub-surface microbial biosphere;
• bioremediation; and other related topics.

For more information, visit the Geomicrobiology Group.

Our Researchers

• 
  Dr John Moreau
  jmoreau@unimelb.edu.au
  +61 3 8344 6518
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  Dr Hong Phuc Vu
  hong.vu@unimelb.edu.au
  +61 3 9035 6769
• 
  Dr Mathew Watts
  mathew.watts@unimelb.edu.au