Tizazu McKennon
519-888-4567 x38914
Location: 
E6 5010

Expertise:

  • Microbial fertilizers to enhance crop productivity and improve environmental footprint
  • Bioplastics synthesized by microbes to reduce the negative environmental effects of conventional plastics
  • Utilizing nanomaterials (polymers containing nanoparticles) as antimicrobial agents, with applications in healthcare, food processes and packaging, water disinfection, and antimicrobial coatings
  • Biodegradable plastic synthesis, including altering bioplastics using byproducts of soymeal fermentation
Group(s): 
Faculty→Science; Position→Faculty; Research Theme→Microbes and Technology