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Timothy E. Mattes is the Donald E. Bently Professor in Engineering and a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He is actively engaged in research through multiple interdisciplinary institutes, including IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, the Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing, the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute, and the Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research. He is also affiliated with the Iowa Superfund Research Program and the University of Iowa Informatics Initiative.
Education:
- PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, 2004
- MSE in Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1995
- BS in Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1994
His research centers on environmental biotechnology, focusing on microbial processes for environmental remediation. Key areas include oxidative biocatalysis, evolution of microbial degradation pathways, and application of genomics and proteomics to study complex microbial communities in natural and engineered systems. His work bridges engineering, microbiology, and molecular biology to address contamination and sustainability challenges.
Dr. Mattes is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). His scholarly output is available via his Google Scholar profile, reflecting consistent contributions to environmental engineering and biotechnology literature.
Scientific and Professional Memberships:
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
He serves as a Faculty Research Engineer at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing. His research is supported by institutional and federal programs, including the Iowa Superfund Research Program, which suggests sustained grant activity. While specific advisees are not listed, his research group indicates mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
He leads the Mattes Research Group, which focuses on cutting-edge applications of molecular biology in environmental engineering, particularly in understanding and enhancing microbial degradation of pollutants.
