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Lead Organizer: Na Liu - University of Bergen, Norway
- Jarek V. Kwiecinski - California Institute of Technology, USA
- Kevin Roche - Boise State University, USA
- Veronica Morales - University of California at Davis, USA
- David Landa Marban - Norce research center, Norway
- Jacquelin Elizabeth Cobos Mora - University of Bergen, Norway
Microbial processes are integral to the form and function of numerous natural and engineered porous media, including soils, reservoirs, and water treatment technologies. To gain a deeper understanding of how microbes interact with porous media, it is essential to enhance our representation of key microbial processes, including biofilm formation, microbial motility, and metabolism.
This section aims to showcase the latest developments and challenges in understanding microbial processes in both the shallow and deep subsurface environments. We invite contributions from diverse disciplines to advance our understanding of microbial processes in water and porous media. Key areas of interest include: 1) Biofilm formation: Explore the dynamics, structure, and function of biofilms, their role in shaping the properties of porous media, and their role in improving water quality, groundwater systems, geological gas storage, and wastewater treatment; 2) Biogeochemical reactions: Investigate how microbially-mediated reactions affect the fate and transport of nutrients and contaminants; 3) Microbial risks in subsurface gas storage: Examine microbial processes associated with the storage of gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen in subsurface porous media, including microbial-induced gas loss, bioclogging, and corrosion; 4) Novel biotechnology in environmental applications: Discuss how insights into microbial and biogeochemical processes can drive advancements in water treatment, biofiltration, and the remediation of contaminated groundwater and soils.
Solicited Speakers:
- Chaojie Cheng - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany
- Dianlei Feng - Tongji University, China
