Studies of bacterial biofilms and biofouling of membranes

Prof. Herzberg’s research comprises studies of bacterial biofilms and biofouling of membranes. Both the physico-chemical characteristics and the physiology of the biofouling layer in the membrane environments are of major interests. In Herzberg’s laboratory research interests are focused in the following areas: (i) conditions promoting biofilm formation on membranes in water and wastewater treatment facilities; (ii) mode of action of agents that interfere with biofilm formation; (iii) mechanisms by which biofilms affect membrane performance; (iv) conditions promoting initial bacterial attachment; and (v) The inhibition of biofilm growth mechanisms on "anti-biofouling" modified-surface membranes.

Ph.D. Feb. 2003 Agricultural Engineering
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, ISRAEL
Dissertation: Biological degradation of atrazine in FB denitrification reactor with activated carbon as the carrier for the biofilm.
Advisors: Prof. Michal Green and Prof. Carlos Dosoretz, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion.

B.Sc. August 1995

(cum laude)
Chemical Engineering

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, ISRAEL