Von Sigler

Von Sigler is an Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. His work bridges Environmental Microbiology, Public Health, and Ecological Risk Assessment.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology, Purdue University (1999)
• B.S. in Biology, Purdue University

Research Interests include tracking environmental pathogens through:

• Geographic origin determination of fecal contamination
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission dynamics
• Land-applied waste pathogen transport
• Bioaerosol characterization

Publication Trends show strong focus on Environmental Microbiology and Public Health, particularly using DGGE and eDNA techniques. His 2020-2024 work addresses:

• Cyanobacterial toxin persistence in Lake Erie
• Synthetic turf MRSA contamination
• Airborne influenza A monitoring

Contact: von.sigler@utoledo.edu | Lab Webpage