Patricia Holden
Professor
Environmental Microbiology
Office: Bren Hall 3508
Lab: Bren Hall 2318
Education
PhD, Soil Microbiology, UC Berkeley
MEng, Civil & Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley
MS, Civil Engineering, Purdue University
BS, Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
Bio
Professor Holden‘s background is in civil/environmental engineering and soil microbiology. Her research cross-cuts these fields. She is the Director of the UCSB Natural Reserve System, equivalent to 50% of her teaching credit.
Research Interests
Environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, water quality, soil microbiology and processes, biodegradation, wastewater, pathogens in the environment.
