NGI-LSU Researcher Profiles
Aixin Hou
ProfilePublications
Working Group:Education:
Ph.D. Chinese Academy of Sciences, Microbial Ecology
Research Interests:
Investigate the relationship between microbial biodiversity and biogeochemical processes in the context of anthropogenically induced environmental issues in both terrestrial and coastal ecosystems. In
particular, the research focuses on denitrification and mercury methylation, and
combines improved culture-dependent (e.g. optimized cultivation), modern molecular (e.g. RT-PCR, QPCR and clone library) and biogeochemical (e.g. process rate and microsensor measurements) approaches.
Study the ecology and evolution of pathogen indicator microbes and pathogenic
vibrios in aquatic ecosystems by coupling culturing and QPCR approches.
Mailing Address:
Department of Environmental Studies1255 Energy, Coast & Environment Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: ahou@lsu.edu
Telephone: (225) 578-4294
