Chamteut Oh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
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ABSTRACT
Microorganisms are key drivers of biogeochemical processes and serve as indicators of environmental quality. However, understanding where they reside, what they do, and how they interact with their surroundings remains a critical challenge. In this seminar, I will introduce the concept of environmental genomic surveillance—a framework that integrates environmental sampling with molecular biology tools to monitor the fate, transport, and functional activity of microbes across diverse systems. The talk will highlight several of our current research projects, including: 1) Developing an autonomous in-situ genomic surveillance system, 2) Tracking pathogen and antimicrobial resistance gene (ARG) transfer from freshwater to marine environments following hurricane-driven flooding, 3) Investigating N2O production in karst groundwater systems by linking gene expression with geochemical conditions, and 4) Monitoring biofilm dispersion in drinking water distribution systems using quorum sensing-related mRNA.
BIO
Dr. Chamteut Oh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida. His research focuses on environmental genomic surveillance and microbial water quality. Dr. Oh’s work aims to better understand the fate and transport of pathogens, antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), and microbial interactions in both engineered and natural water systems. He is also leading efforts to develop innovative in-line monitoring tools for real-time microbial surveillance in water infrastructure.
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