Brian Burnes

Dr. Brian Burnes is an Associate Professor of Biology Education at Mississippi University for Women (MUW), located within the College of Arts & Sciences. He joined MUW in 2022. His academic background includes a B.S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on microbiology, environmental science, and biology education, with a particular emphasis on microbial transmission dynamics, water pollution sources, and improving science education methodologies in secondary schools.

Dr. Burnes teaches courses such as Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Methods in the Teaching of Science. His advising areas span Biology and Secondary Education, reflecting his dual expertise in scientific practice and pedagogy. His work includes studies on bacterial contamination in public settings, environmental microbiology in aquatic ecosystems, and antibiotic resistance in water sources.

His research trends reveal a strong focus on microbial ecology, pathogen transmission pathways, and the application of molecular techniques to environmental problems. Notably, he has investigated fecal pollution sources in watersheds and risk factors in aquaculture systems. No scientific awards are explicitly documented, though his contributions to microbial source tracking and educational methodologies are significant.

Dr. Burnes has advised no formally listed students, and no specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided materials. His work bridges laboratory research with practical educational strategies to enhance STEM teaching in secondary schools.