Welcome to the Aelion laboratory! Dr.
Aelion’s laboratory conducts a variety of research including:
Microcosm
studies designed to detect and quantify many aerobic and
anaerobic microbial processes (biodegradation,
denitrification, etc.). Microcosm studies may provide
detailed insight into the fate of chemical contaminants
under various environmental and geochemical conditions.
Funding provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
The
development and implementation of encapsulation technology
for controlling pH. Microcapsules have been used to control
alkaline conditions created during denitrification in
laboratory experiments using flow through columns and
sediment microcosms. Macrocapsules have been used in the
lab and field (Savannah River Site) to control highly acidic
groundwater conditions resulting from coal pile runoff.
Funding provided by the Department of Energy.
It is well
known that environmental exposure of pregnant women to
metals can induce neurological damage to children.
Measuring soil toxicity and specific metal concentrations in
areas with high incidence rates of developmental
delay/mental retardation (DD/MR) may link the environmental
contamination to higher incidences of DD/MR diagnoses.
Funding provided by the National Institutes of Health,
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
