Charles Knapp

Dr. Charles Knapp is a Reader in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. He serves as Director of Postgraduate Studies and actively contributes to the Water, Environment, Sustainability and Public Health (WESP) research center. His work integrates advanced molecular microbiology techniques with ecological principles to address environmental sustainability challenges.

• Doctor of Philosophy (2002) - University of Kansas
• Master of Science (1999) - University of Kansas
• Bachelor of Science (1994) - University of Kansas

His research focuses on:

• Antimicrobial resistance in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
• Microbial community stability under pollution stress
• Bioremediation of emerging contaminants
• Eco-toxicology and pollutant impact assessment
• Culture-independent molecular microbial analysis
• Historical antimicrobial mineral studies

Recent publications examine antibiotic resistance patterns in Arctic and Scottish environments, historical microbial remedies, and fisheries governance. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean water, health, and sustainability.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015)
• Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards nominations (2014-2018)
• Researcher Development Programme Supervisor nomination

He supervises PhD projects in antimicrobial resistance and microbial ecology, and leads international collaborations across six continents. Key projects include:

• AWARE (Amoebae With Antimicrobial Resistant Endosymbionts)
• DAGGAR (Dangerous and Growing Globally, Antimicrobial Resistance)
• ARMOR (Antimicrobial Resistance May Offer Resilience)
• GR-AMS (Greco-Roman Antimicrobial Minerals)