This research examines how microbes in drinking water recover after UV disinfection. By adding nutrients to UV-treated samples and identifying microbes through DNA sequencing, the study tracks which organisms survive, regrow, and thrive over time. The goal is to improve treatment systems and ensure safer, more stable drinking water during distribution.

My research tackles PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) or “forever chemicals,” found in everyday products and linked to serious health risks. Blood testing shows 95% contamination rates. The project identifies specialised bacteria capable of breaking PFAS down nearly completely within days, offering a promising biological solution to reduce environmental and human exposure to these persistent toxic chemicals.