STUDENT

Molina, Marirosa
Ph.D. Student, Ecology, (Hodson)

GARLMER Research:

To determine and compare the microbial community structure and identify key microbial groups that have an active role in the transformation of organic matter at the sediment-water interface. The communities of the Altamaha and Savannah Rivers will be compared. Experimental procedures include phospholipid fatty acid profiles combined with compound specific isotope analysis.

Other Research Interests:

My general research interests include the study of the dynamics of organic carbon in terrestrial and estuarine ecosystems; microbial degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments.

Selected Publications:

• Molina, M., R. Araujo and J. Bonds. 1995. Dynamics of oil degradation in coastal environments: effects of bioremediation products and some environmental parameters. In: Symposium on Bioremediation of Hazardous Wastes: Research, Development and Field Evaluations, pp. 31-33. Rye Brook, NY. Office of Research and Development, Washington, DC. EPA/600/R-95/076.
• Araujo, R., M. Molina, D. Bachoon and L. La Plante. 1994. Biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in wetlands microcosms. In: Symposium on Bioremediation of Hazardous Wastes: Research, Development and Field Evaluations, pp. 194-200. San Francisco, CA. Office of Research and Development, U.S. EPA, Washington, DC. EPA/600/R-94/075.