Charles Keevil

Professor Charles Keevil is a leading academic at the University of Southampton, specializing in Environmental Health and Microbiology. His research focuses on biofilm dynamics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and healthcare decontamination strategies. Key affiliations include the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), Institute for Life Sciences, and Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute.

• Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (2019)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (1998)

His research spans biofilm structure interactions (e.g., Legionella pneumophila studies), non-thermal plasma sterilization for medical devices, and food supply chain AMR mitigation. Recent projects involve EU FP7 collaborations, BBSRC/Bioquell-funded biofilm tolerance studies, and MRC/NERC grants addressing real-world AMR challenges.

Notable scientific contributions include:

• Developing ultrasonically activated water stream technology for wound management
• Modeling disinfectant efficacy against multidrug-resistant biofilms
• Advancing dry-surface biofilm detection methodologies

He supervises PhD students across Biological Sciences and Engineering & Environment, with publications in top journals like Scientific Reports and Journal of Hospital Infection. Collaborations span institutions including University Hospital Southampton and international EU projects.