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Katie Gilmour is a Researcher at the Applied Sciences Department of Northumbria University. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Northumbria University (2022), focusing on microbial interactions in engineered barriers for radioactive waste disposal, and a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology. Her research integrates microbiology, materials science, and environmental engineering to develop sustainable solutions, such as bacterial cellulose-based materials for fire retardancy, CO₂ sequestration, and eco-friendly textiles. She collaborates on projects like Living Construction with EmbryOME and participates in exhibitions like the Edinburgh Science Festival 2024. Her work emphasizes biotechnology-driven innovations for environmental and industrial challenges.
Education:
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Northumbria University (2017–2022)
- BSc (Hons) in Microbiology, Northumbria University (2017)
Research Interests: Sustainable materials, microbial engineering, bacterial cellulose functionalization, CO₂ sequestration, fire-resistant textiles, and biomineralization. Her work explores how microbial processes can address environmental challenges, such as waste management and climate change.
Activities:
- Participant in Future Materials within Growing Home (Edinburgh Science Festival 2024)
- Oral presentation on BioMateriOME: Microbe-Material Interactions (2023)
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on biofabrication and living materials, though specific lab names are not mentioned.
