Dr Katherine Fish (she/her)
MSc, PhD
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Research Fellow in Water Systems Microbiology


+44 114 222 5732
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School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Sir Frederick Mappin Building (Broad Lane Building)
Mappin Street
91直播
S1 3JD
- Profile
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I am an applied environmental microbiologist with inter-disciplinary research interests regarding understanding the microbial ecology of natural and engineered environments, particularly with respect to microbial biofilms.
My PhD used the full-scale drinking water distribution system test facility at 91直播 to investigate the impact of hydraulic patterns on the physical and community structure of drinking water biofilms and their discolouration response.
Since then, I have worked on industry and research council funded projects, specialising in investigating the interactions between environmental microbial ecology, drinking water distribution systems and water quality.
Specifically, I am interested in understanding how microbial management approaches impact biofilms and, in turn, how biofilms respond to these practices, predominantly (but not exclusively) in aquatic systems.
My current research involves collaborative projects which incorporate (micro)biological, physical and chemical analyses to explore the influence of management approaches, such as disinfection concentration, on biofilm physical (EPS and cells) and community structure (using molecular analysis), with consideration of impacts on public health and water quality.
- Qualifications
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- PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering, December 2013. 91直播. Thesis entitled .
- Masters in Biological Science, First Class (hons), 2009. Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, 91直播.
- Research interests
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- Applied environmental microbiology
- Biofilm formation and mobilisation/stability
- Biofilm management
- Drinking water quality
- Microbial ecology
Current Projects
- 鈥淢anaging Aquatic Biofilms via Surface Manipulation鈥 鈥 a collaborative project working with AkzoNobel and D诺r Cymru Welsh Water (funded by the , BBSRC)
- 鈥淏iomonitoring鈥 (with South Staffs Water)
- 鈥淒isinfection and discolouration鈥 (with D诺r Cymru Welsh Water)
Associated Research
- Publications
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Journal articles
Conference proceedings papers
- Research group
- Grants
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