Publications

Global diversity and distribution of antibiotic resistance genes in human wastewater treatment systems

Congmin Wu, Linwei Wu, Daliang Ning, ..., Jizhon Dong

As a member of the GWMC I played a small part in gathering worldwide samples which continue to bear fruit. [Article | Abstract]

Microbial community assembly in engineered bioreactors

Savanna Smith, Joseph Weaver, Joel Ducoste, and Francis de los Reyes III

Determining whether and when random or deterministic forces more strongly shape a microbial community has its own twists and turns when thinking about engine... [Article | Abstract]

Effect of removal of inhibitors on microbial communities and biogas yield of Jatropha curcas seeds during continuous anaerobic digestion

Abdul Haq, Ayesha Malik, Alam Khan, Joseph E. Weaver, Ling Wang, Haji Khan, Samiullah Khan, Aamer Ali Shah, Safia Ahmed, Asif Jamal, Francis L. de los Reyes III, Malik Badshah

Enhanced biomethane production from an inedible feedstock which grows on marginal land. [Article | Abstract]

Quantifying drift-selection balance using an agent-based biofilm model of identical heterotrophs under low nutrient conditions.

Joseph E. Weaver

Manipulating luck in a biofilm model to figure when random chance beats out selection [Article | Abstract]

Systems and Methods for Studying Microbial Processes and Communities in Landfills

Joseph E. Weaver, Ling Wang, Francis L. de los Reyes III, Morton A. Barlaz

Sampling, extraction, and analysis of microbes in landfills. [Chapter | Abstract]

Global diversity and biogeography of bacterial communities in wastewater treatment plants

Linwei Wu, Daliang Nang, ..., Jizhong Zhou

A truly global microbial survey in which I played a small part. [Article | Abstract]

Measuring the Shape and Size of Activated Sludge Particles Immobilized in Agar with an Open Source Software Pipeline

Joseph E. Weaver, Jon C. Williams, Joel J. Ducoste, Francis L. de los Reyes III

Measuring many sludge particles simultaneously in an efficient, reproducible manner. [Article | Abstract]

Controlling aerobic biological floc size using Couette-Taylor Bioreactors

Joseph E. Weaver, Hyunsuk Hong, Joel J. Ducoste, Francis L. de los Reyes III

Improving experimental control of shear rate distributions in bioreactors. [Article | Abstract]

Fluid shear variation potentially plays a role in aerobic granular sludge formation

Joseph E. Weaver, Joel J. Ducoste, Francis L. de los Reyes III

Looking at more than just the mean shear rate when exploring granulation. [Conference | Abstract]

A methodological framework for linking bioreactor function to microbial communities and environmental conditions

Francis L. de los Reyes III, Joseph E. Weaver, Ling Wang

Moving beyond population surveys towards building better reactors. [Article | Abstract]

Effect of Inoculum Source on the Rate and Extent of Anaerobic Biodegradation

Joseph E. Weaver

How can we simply test the anaerobic biodegradability of plastics? [Thesis | Abstract]