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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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research Expertise and Interests
- Waste Disposal
- Biocidal Products
- Polymeric Organic Materials
- Anaerobic Microbiology
- 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
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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
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Spherulitic Lead Calcium Apatite Minerals in Lead Water Pipes Exposed to Phosphate-Dosed Tap Water
Hopwood, J., Casey, H., Cussons, M., Knott, P., Humphreys, P., Andrews, H., Banks, J., Coleman, S. & Haley, J., 28 Mar 2023, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 57, 12, p. 4796-4805 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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The microbial community profile of a snottite-like biofilm in an abandoned mine drainage tunnel in the Derbyshire Peak District, UK
Mitchell, H., White, J., Gunn, J., Fox, B., Humphreys, P. & Rout, S., 1 Oct 2022, In: Cave and Karst Science. 49, 2, p. 51-56 6 p.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 Access17 Citations (Scopus)
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Kombucha: Can the Fermented Drink Compete with Beer at the Bar?
11/10/18
1 item of Media coverage
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