Darla Goeres

Dr. Darla Goeres is a Research Professor of Regulatory Science and Coordinator of Industrial Development at the Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University. With over 25 years of expertise, she specializes in standardized biofilm methods and industrial biofilm management. Her work focuses on developing quantitative methods for biofilm analysis in industrial systems (e.g., beer distribution lines, oil fields, recreational water) and advancing antimicrobial testing protocols.

Her research interests include

• Standardized biofilm methods development
• Biofilm reactor design
• Prevention/treatment of biofilms in built environments
• Recreational water biofilm studies
• Beer draught line contamination control

Dr. Goeres is a leader in ASTM biofilm standards development, contributing to the first approved biofilm testing methods. Her collaborations bridge academia, industry, and regulatory bodies to foster innovation. Notable achievements include winning an international award for biofilm standards work and supporting NASA’s biofilm management in space systems.

Her publications emphasize methodological rigor, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical applications in both terrestrial and space environments. She leads the Standardized Biofilm Methods Laboratory and actively participates in global biofilm research initiatives.