Paula Mouser

Paula Mouser is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on microbial ecology in extreme environments, particularly in hydraulically fractured shale wells, and the biodegradation of industrial contaminants in water systems.

• Ph.D., University of Vermont
• M.S., University of Vermont
• B.S., Utah State University

Mouser's work spans environmental microbiology, toxicology, and engineering, with key contributions to understanding:

• Microbial adaptation in shale gas wells
• Biodegradation of surfactants and PFAS
• Antibiotic resistance gene dynamics
• Uranium attenuation in contaminated aquifers
• SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance

Her recent publications (2024-2011) reveal trends in environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, wastewater treatment challenges, and microbial community responses to industrial contaminants.