PhD in Environmental Microbiology

This research project, part of the Gates Foundation’s global health initiative, involves detailed chemical and biological analysis of liquid and solid waste from innovative toilet systems./nStudents will handle real human waste samples to develop robust protocols for solid and liquid waste characterization, microbial profiling, and safety validation, including pathogen screening./nFocus areas include evaluating treatment efficiency, verifying compliance with ISO 30500, assessing nutrient recovery, and identifying potential environmental and health risks./nCranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally.