Brett M Barney

Brett M Barney is a Professor in the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering department at the University of Minnesota. His work intersects environmental microbiology, sustainable agriculture, and biotechnology, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and environmental sustainability.

• Key Research Areas: Biological nitrogen fixation, microbial biodegradation, and environmental microbiology.
• Current Projects: Focus on microplastic biodegradation, nitrogen biofertilizer development, and microbial community engineering.

Recent publications highlight advancements in urea production by diazotrophs, pigmented transposon vectors, and polyethylene surrogate systems for microbial studies. His work emphasizes practical applications for environmental remediation and agricultural sustainability.

Collaborations span institutions like the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, with ongoing projects extending to 2028.