Michael Fisher

Michael Fisher, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. His research focuses on water and sanitation technologies, particularly monitoring antimicrobial resistance and disinfection-resistant pathogens through implementation science and quality improvement methods.

• PhD, Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley (2011)
• MS, Environmental Engineering, MIT (2004)
• BA, Chemistry, Grinnell College (2002)

Key research themes include:

• Water quality monitoring systems
• Innovative wastewater treatment solutions
• Implementation science for sanitation infrastructure
• Antimicrobial resistance tracking in water systems
• Development of solar-based decontamination technologies

Fisher's publications demonstrate expertise in bacteriophage inactivation (2011), waterborne pathogen detection (2018), and rural water infrastructure sustainability (2015). Current projects include NSF-funded aerosol transmission research and IMPACT collaborations for environmental health innovation.

• Harvey Award recipient for well-water testing app development
• NSF grant for COVID-19 aerosol transmission studies
• RTI collaboration on environmental health interventions

Contact: fishermb@email.unc.edu | 4114F McGavran-Greenberg Hall