Problem Solver
Kevin Sowers
Areas Kevin Sowers is Knowledgeable in:
Bioremediation, particularly with anaerobic bacteria, production of biogas (methane) from waste and biomass, identification and isolation of microbes with unique properties.
Techniques Kevin Sowers Uses:
Comprehensive literature search, discussion with potential collaborators, contacting collegues with expertise, and experimentation.
Kevin Sowers's Problem Solving Skills:
- Bioenenergy
- Bioremediation
- Anaerobic microbiology
- Extremophiles
Kevin Sowers's Problem Solving Experience:
- I am currently developing patented (2 issued, 1 pending) technology for in situ bioremediation of PCBs and other organic contaminants
I developed patented (2 pending) technology for waste treatment in a recirculated aquaculture system
I am developing technology (1 patent pending) for to improving biomass based energy
I have developed technologies (published) for growth and scale up of difficult-to-grow anaerobic microorganisms
I and collaborators were the first to identify and isolate difficult-to-grow PCB dehalorespiring microorganisms from the field