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Biography
I am a practical microbiologist with over 25 years experience working at the interface between research and industry. I have two independent research themes: firstly Environmental Microbiology and secondly Disinfection and Infection Control.
In the case of Environmental Microbiology I have a longstanding profile as a national and international expert in gas generation, anaerobic microbiology and the microbiology of radioactive waste disposal facilities. Much of my current research is focused on the anaerobic microbiology of extreme environments particularly hyper alkaline industrial sites employing both moelcular analysis of the associated populations and the isolation of the novel microbes present.
In the case of disinfection and infection control I manage the industry focussed Hygiene and Disinfection laboratory which has assisted a wide range of companies to take their infection control technologies from the lab bench to the marketplace. The laboratory performs a wide range of both bespoke and standard test within a QA regime consistent with EN17025.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Biodegradation
- Gas generation (CH4, H2 etc)
- Corrosion
- Molecualr microbiology
- Anaerobic degradation of pollutants and polymers
- Development and testing of bactericidal sporicidal and fungacidal products for medical/industrial/domestic markets
Research Degree Supervision
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PhD Studentships in Materials Science
Research Expertise and Interests
- Waste Disposal
- Biocidal Products
- Polymeric Organic Materials
- Anaerobic Microbiology
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Projects
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Resource Recovery and Remediation of Alkaline Wastes
Humphreys, P. & Mayes, W. M.
31/08/14 → 30/08/17
Project: Research
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The Post-Disposal Behaviour of C-14 and Irradiated Graphite
Humphreys, P., Cooke, D., Bond, G., Heard, P., Bligh Scott, T. & Eccles, H.
1/11/11 → 31/10/15
Project: Research
Research output
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Methanogenesis from Mineral Carbonates, a Potential Indicator for Life on Mars
Wormald, R., Hopwood, J., Humphreys, P., Mayes, W. M., Gomes, H. & Rout, S., 16 Mar 2022, In: Geosciences (Switzerland). 12, 3, 9 p., 138.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The evolution of alkaliphilic biofilm communities in response to extreme alkaline pH values
Charles, C., Rout, S., Jackson, B. R., Boxall, S., Akbar, S. & Humphreys, P., 1 Aug 2022, In: MicrobiologyOpen. 11, 4, 11 p., e1309.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydrogenotrophic Methanogenesis under Alkaline Conditions
Wormald, R., Rout, S., Mayes, W. M., Gomes, H. & Humphreys, P., 3 Dec 2020, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 11, 9 p., 614227.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus) -
Structural characterisation of two medium molecular mass exopolysaccharides produced by the bacterium Lactobacillus fermentum Lf2
Ahmed, H., Ransom-Jones, E., Sadiq, S., Vitlic, A., Mclay, N., Rojas, M., Ale, E. C., Binetti, A. G., Collett, A., Humphreys, P. & Laws, A., 1 Feb 2020, In: Carbohydrate Research. 488, 7 p., 107909.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Uptake of Chromium by Portulaca Oleracea from Soil: Effects of Organic Content, pH, and Sulphate Concentration
Alyazouri, A., Jewsbury, R., Tayim, H., Humphreys, P. & Al-Sayah, M. H., 10 Jun 2020, In: Applied and Environmental Soil Science. 2020, 10 p., 3620726.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Press / Media
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Kombucha: Can the Fermented Drink Compete with Beer at the Bar?
11/10/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment