Research offer Environmental microbiology

Environmental microbiology

Research conducted in IETU enables identification of various microorganisms and the use of their biotechnological potential in eco-innovative environmental technologies, e.g. bioremediation and phytoremediation, as well as facilitates the monitoring of short- and long-term changes occurring in soil as a result of applying various biotechnologies.

The scope of our research includes:

  • identification and characterisation of microorganisms of unique biotechnological properties (including new strains),
  • the use of microorganisms in biological remediation technologies,
  • the use of microbiological techniques in various branches of bio-industry.
prof. Grażyna Płaza
Leading expert - Environmental microbiology
 tel. 32 254 60 31 wew. 246, 

References

PROJECTS

  • Phyto2Energy – Phytoremediation Driven Energy Crops Production on Heavy Metal Degraded Areas as Local Energy Carrier (FP7/Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – MSCA)
  • OPTITREAT – Optimisation of Small Wastewater Treatment Facilities (BONUS-185, The National Centre for Research and Development)
  • NAFTOSORB – The Use of Ecological Product Based on Microorganisms and Selected Sorbents in Bioremediation Processes (Statutory research, Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • The Use of Modern Molecular Techniques and Ecotoxicological Tests in Soil Bioremediation Processes (Statutory research, Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • Molecular Analysis of Microbial Diversity and Efficacy in Environmental Biotechnology Applications (British Council – bilateral agreement)
  • Refinery Sewage Treatment Using Bacteria of High-Efficiency Production of Surfactants and Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons (grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • The Use of Microbiological and Ecotoxicological Tests for Assessment and Classification of Contaminated Soil (specific research project no: Austria / 38/2006, grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • The Use of Waste and Sewage from Various Branches of Food Industry for Production of Biosurfactants (grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • The Use of Biological Indicators for Estimating the Ecological Risk of Contaminated Soil (Statutory research, Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • Development and Implementation of Membrane Filtration Methods to Evaluate the Microbiological Quality of Water in Compliance with Applicable Regulations (Statutory research, Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • The Impact of Biosurfactants Produced by Bacillus on Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and their Properties (grant, National Science Centre)
  • Characterisation of Bacterial Endophytes of Miscanthus and their Role in Plant Growth and Biomass Production (bilateral agreement with HMGU Munich/Statutory research, Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • Role of Bacteria-Producing Biosurfactants in Silver Nanoparticles (Ag-Nps) Biosynthesis: an Eco-Innovation Biological Approach in Nanobiotechnology (Polish-Czech bilateral cooperation)

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