Dr. Kaushik Venkiteshwaran's  research involves using proteins, such as the phosphate-binding protein (PstS), to recover phosphate and other resources from used water and drinking water. Dr. Venkiteshwaran is also developing  bioaugmentation, i.e., the addition of specialized microorganisms to biological processes, to improve function.  

 

Research Projects:

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CAREER: Harnessing the Power of the Phosphate-binding Protein PstS to Recover Phosphorus

PI: Dr. Brooke Mayer

 

Bioaugmentation in Anaerobic Digestion: Linking Microbial Activity and Community Structure with Reactor Performance
PI: Dr. Daniel Zitomer​