Main focuses

Development and evaluation of microbiological and molecular detection procedures for usage-related microorganisms, indicators and tracers as well as pathogens in water

Microbial ecology of selected indicators and pathogens in water

Biostability of water, relevance and analysis of microorganisms inherent in water

Development and use of tracers and biodosimetric procedures for the analysis of the reduction performance of quality-related microorganisms during bank filtration, groundwater passage, purification and disinfection as well as treatment of water

Development of procedures for microbial hazard and risk analysis for the management and derivation of advanced water treatment measures

Model development and modeling for the spread and transport of usage-related microorganisms, pathogens and indicators in water resources, in particular groundwater