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Dr. Carmen Falagan is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Microbiology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of the Environment and Life Sciences. Her work bridges microbial ecology, geomicrobiology, and applied environmental biotechnology.
Research Interests: Dr. Falagan investigates how microbial communities thrive in extreme environments such as acidic pit lakes and mine drainage sites. Key areas include:
- Bioleaching and biomining for metal recovery
- Bioremediation of mining waste
- Microbial responses to climate change
- Discovery of novel acidophilic microorganisms
- Geochemical impacts of microbial activity
Recent Research Trends: Her 2024-2022 publications focus on optimizing bioleaching processes, characterizing microbial roles in lithium extraction, and studying nutrient dynamics in acidic environments. Collaborative projects span interdisciplinary topics like planetary health and sustainable metal recovery.
Teaching Roles: She teaches Microbiology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Environmental Microbiology to undergraduates and MSc students, supervising honors projects on acidophilic microbes and antimicrobial resistance.
Labs and Collaborations: Dr. Falagan is part of the Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare and Institute of the Earth and Environment, collaborating on EU-funded initiatives like H2020-NEMO. Her work integrates field studies, lab experiments, and computational analysis to address mining environmental impacts.
