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Dr. Lisa Waidner is an Associate Professor in the CEDB/Biology department at the University of West Florida (UWF), where she has been a faculty member since 2016. She holds a Ph.D. in Marine Studies from the University of Delaware, an M.S. in Applied Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
- Ph.D., Marine Studies, University of Delaware
- M.S., Applied Molecular Biology, University of Maryland
- B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Dr. Waidner's research focuses on environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and bioremediation, particularly in coastal and inland waters. Her work investigates the role of aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs (AAP) in light-stimulated uptake of organic matter and contaminants, and the ecology of Vibrio species in the Pensacola Bay system. She employs molecular, microbiological, and ecological techniques to study freshwater, estuarine, and marine bacterial communities.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in environmental microbiology and bioremediation, with studies on crude oil impacts, biodegradation of nitroaromatics and chlorinated compounds, and ecological monitoring of artificial reefs and invasive species. These works span journals such as Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Environmental Microbiology, and Applied and Environmental Microbiology, indicating a multidisciplinary approach grounded in molecular and ecological methodologies.
Dr. Waidner has been recognized with several awards, including:
- HIP Student Showcase Winner 2022 - Best Research with Faculty
- HIP Faculty Showcase Winner 2022 - Best Research with Faculty Project
She actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in research, integrating them into projects involving field sampling, molecular analyses, and interdisciplinary collaborations in bioinformatics and industrial design. Her lab has received grant support for STEAM education and environmental monitoring initiatives. Dr. Waidner is also involved in multiple collaborative research teams, particularly through the Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation and the Gulf Islands Research & Education Center, contributing to regional environmental science and education efforts.
