Educational Background:
Research Interests:
Research in my lab is in the area of environmental chemistry, specifically chemical and microbiological processes that affect organic pollutants. Current projects include:
Photodegradation of pharmaceutical compounds in natural waters
Current researchers: Andy Korte (Class of 2009) and Jo Jo Nemec (Class of 2011)
Antibacterial activity of pharmaceutical photolysis products Current researchers: Jenna Schroeder (Class of 2009)
Role of low-level antibiotic concentrations on development of antibacterial resistance in environmental microorganisms
Current researchers: Louis Sigtermans (Class of 2009)
Recent Publications:
- Werner, J. J., M. Chintapalli, R.A. Lundeen, K.H. Wammer, W. A. Arnold, K. McNeill. 2007. "Environmental Photochemistry of Tylosin; Efficient, Reversible Photoisomerization to a Less-Active Isomer, Followed by Photolysis." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55(17):7062-7068.
- Wammer, K.H., T.M. LaPara, K. McNeill, W.A. Arnold, D.L. Swackhamer. 2006. "Changes in Antibacterial Activity of Triclosan and Sulfa Drugs due to Photochemical Transformations. " Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 25(6):1480-1486.
- Wammer, K.H., C.A. Peters. 2006. A Theoretical Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Biodegradation by Naphthalene Dioxygenase. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 25(4)912-920.
- Wammer, K.H., C.A. Peters. 2005. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Biodegradation Rates: A Structure-Based Study. Environmental Science and Technology, 39(8):2571-2578.
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