Contact details:
WEMBLEY WA 6913 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Dr Puzon is a microbiologist and Team Leader of the Resource Sector Biotechnology Team in the Industry Environments Program in CSIRO Land and Water Flagship. Dr Puzon has extensive experience in drinking water treatment and distribution microbiology, biofilm, pathogens, microbial ecology and bioremediation. Along with his students, Dr Puzon's research identifies and develops research targeting the role of microorganisms in complex systems such as drinking water distribution networks and subsurface contaminated aquifers. His team takes a laboratory and field based microbiological approach to provide real world answers to complex problems using both microbiological and cutting edge Omics techniques. His team engages with fellow researchers in multidisciplinary, collaborative national and international projects to integrate microbiology with chemistry, hydrology and modelling, thus providing a more complete understanding.
Email: Geoffrey.puzon@csiro.au
Phone: +61893336174
Other Interests
Bikepacking, mountain biking, hiking, camping and science outreach and education.
Professional Areas
Academic Qualifications
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2004
PhD in Microbiology
Washington State University -
1995
BSc Biology (Genetics and Cell Biology)
Washington State University
Professional Experiences
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2015-Present
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO Land and Water Flagship -
2017-Present
Team Leader-Resource Sector Biotechnology Team
CSIRO
Achievements and Awards
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2020-2021
R&D Excellence Award
Australian Water Association (WA-Branch) -
2017-2018
CSIRO Land and Water Science Excellence Award
CSIRO -
2000-2004
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Environmental Biogeochemistry
Center for Multiphase Environmental Research, Washington State University
Other highlights
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http://cen.acs.org/articles/93/web/2015/09/Brain-Eating-AmoebaScoffs-Chlorine-Water.html?type=paidArticleContent