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Company: Institute of marine & environmental technology, university of maryland 2012 Address: Baltimore, Maryland Position: Associate director

Education

Degree: Ph.D. School / High School: Virginia Tech 1979 to 1984 Specialities: Anaerobic Microbiology

Interests

Anaerobic microbiology, bioenergy, bioremediation, scale-up of extremophiles

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Renewables & Environment
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Associate Director At Institute Of Marine & Environmental Technology

Position:
Associate Director at Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology, University of Maryland, Associate Interim Director at Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology, University of Maryland, Professor & Associate Chair at Department of Marine Biotechnology, UMBC
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland Area
Industry:
Renewables & Environment
Work:
Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology, University of Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland since 2012
Associate Director Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology, University of Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland Area since 2011
Associate Interim Director Department of Marine Biotechnology, UMBC since Jul 2010
Professor & Associate Chair Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute 1991 - Jul 2010
Professor UCLA Jan 1985 - Oct 1991
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Education:
Virginia Tech 1979 - 1984
Ph.D., Anaerobic Microbiology State University College at Buffalo 1979
M.Sc, Biology
Interests:
Anaerobic microbiology, bioenergy, bioremediation, scale-up of extremophiles

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Stimulation Of Microbial Dechlorination Of Polychorinated Biphenyls With Halogenated Ethenes

US Patent:
7462480, Dec 9, 2008
Filed:
Feb 3, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/502920
Inventors:
Kevin R. Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Harold May - Mt. Pleasant SC, US
Assignee:
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute - Baltimore MD
Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston SC
International Classification:
B09B 3/00
B02F 3/34
B09C 1/00
US Classification:
4352625, 210610, 210611
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for the anaerobic microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Polyhalogenated ethenes are used to stimulate the growth and dechlorinating activity of PCB dechlorinating bacteria in a contaminated soil or sediment. This method may be further coupled with aerobic microbial degradation of PCBs for the complete destruction of PCBs in soils and sediments. Polyhalogenated ethenes are also used in growth media for the culturing of PCB dechlorinating bacteria.

Compositions And Methods For Microbial Dechlorination Of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Compounds

US Patent:
2003013, Jul 17, 2003
Filed:
May 18, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/860200
Inventors:
Kevin Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Harold May - Charleston SC, US
International Classification:
C12N001/20
C12S001/00
US Classification:
435/252300, 435/262500
Abstract:
Bioremediative microorganisms comprising a 16S ribosomal subunit nucleic acid sequence and useful in various methods for dechlorinating chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), including anaerobic dechlorination of ortho- and double-flanked chloro substituents of PCBs. The methods of bioremediation may employ consortia of microbially effective species, e.g., aerobic as well as anaerobic species, to dechlorinate corresponding PCB mixtures containing widely varying and significant numbers of PCB congeners.

Gene Probes For The Selective Detection Of Microorganisms That Reductively Dechlorinate Polychlorinated Biphenyl Compounds

US Patent:
2006014, Jun 29, 2006
Filed:
Jul 27, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/190801
Inventors:
Kevin Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Joy Watts - Baltimore MD, US
Harold May - Pleasant SC, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/68
C07H 21/04
C12N 1/20
B09C 1/10
US Classification:
435006000, 435252300, 536024100, 435262500
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an assay for identification of PCB dechlorinating organisms that are capable of biologically removing PCBs from contaminated materials. Specifically, the invention provides a set of primers for detecting PCB dechlorinating organisms in a sample. These individual primers of the primer set have a sequence of at least 12 nucleotides that is unique to 16S rDNA of PCB dechlorinating organisms.

Methods For The Conversion Of Fish Waste From Aquaculture Systems To Methane Via A Modified Uasb Reactor

US Patent:
2011003, Feb 17, 2011
Filed:
Apr 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/595929
Inventors:
Yossi Tal - Baltimore MD, US
Kevin R. Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY - Baltimore MD
International Classification:
C02F 11/04
A01K 61/00
A01K 63/04
US Classification:
435167, 119215, 119260, 4352901
Abstract:
A process for treatment of sludge made up of saline organic solids or organic waste produced in a saltwater or brackish aquaculture system is described. The process includes use of a modified reactor, operating under anaerobic conditions, which yields methane from the digestion of the saline organic solids. Modification of a traditional reactor to include a packing substrate provides for saline waste digestion not previously known. Additionally provided is a process for producing methane from the digestion of organic solids. Inclusion of and use of modified reactors in aquaculture systems is also provided.

Thermophilic Methanogenic Consortium For Conversion Of Cellulosic Biomass To Bioenergy

US Patent:
2011030, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Feb 14, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/027105
Inventors:
Kevin R. Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Harold D. May - Charleston SC, US
Chanlan Chun - Charleston SC, US
Chrisopher William Marshall - Charleston SC, US
International Classification:
C12P 39/00
C12M 1/00
C12N 1/20
US Classification:
435 42, 4352521, 4352891
Abstract:
A system for the efficient conversion of plant biomass to methane is provided, where the conversion includes use of a thermophilic methanogenic consortium containing a cellulolytic thermophile, an acetate-oxidizing thermophile and a thermophilic methanogen, the combination of which hydrolyzes hexoses and pentoses, oxidizes acetate and provides a hydrogen sink, to convert plant biomass to the theoretical limit of bioenergy.

Organic Biofilm Substrata As A Microbial Inoculum Delivery Vehicle For Bioaugmentation Of Persistent Organic Pollutants In Contaminated Sediments And Soils

US Patent:
2012002, Jan 26, 2012
Filed:
Jul 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/177436
Inventors:
Kevin R. Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Birthe Kjellerup - Ellicott City MD, US
Upal Ghosh - Ellicott City MD, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY - Baltimore MD
International Classification:
C12N 1/20
C12S 99/00
C12M 1/00
US Classification:
4352521, 4352831, 435262
Abstract:
A system and methods for removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from an environment, where the system includes an inert and organic biofilm substrata as biofilm media for dual use: 1) inoculation of microorganisms to degrade POPs and 2) accumulation of POPs on the substrata, effective in maintaining bioavailable concentrations for sustaining microbial activity. Microorganisms capable of degrading or transforming POPs are actively associated with the substrata as a biofilm. Application of this delivery vehicle will enhance the microbial degradation of POPs, while simultaneously adsorbing hydrophobic POPs from the environment making them bioavailable for the microorganisms located in the formed biofilms and additionally lowering the aqueous concentration of POPs that have detrimental effects towards fish and mammals as they bioaccumulate through the food chain.

Microbial Mediated Chemical Sequestering Of Phosphate In A Closed-Loop Recirculating Aquaculture System

US Patent:
2012015, Jun 21, 2012
Filed:
Jul 2, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/381976
Inventors:
Kevin R. Sowers - Baltimore MD, US
Keiko Saito - Baltimore MD, US
Harold J. Schreier - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY - Baltimore MD
International Classification:
A01K 63/04
A01K 61/00
US Classification:
119227, 119215
Abstract:
A system and method for removal of phosphates from a closed loop estuarine or marine recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), involving denitrification in the presence of a media substrate for: 1) anaerobic nitrate, nitrite and ammonia removal and 2) sequestering of excess phosphate in the RAS. Phosphate is precipitated in or on the denitrifying biofilm formed on the media substrate as phosphate salts. The phosphate salt-containing media substrate can be removed from the RAS, the phosphates can be removed, and both the substrate and the phosphates can be reused or recycled.

Method Of Converting Marine Fish Waste To Biomethane

US Patent:
2017016, Jun 15, 2017
Filed:
Dec 14, 2016
Appl. No.:
15/378480
Inventors:
- Baltimore MD, US
Kevin R. Sowers - Ellicott City MD, US
Assignee:
University of Maryland Baltimore County - Baltimore MD
International Classification:
C12P 5/02
C12N 1/20
C12M 1/107
Abstract:
Methods employed for the discovery, enrichment, and characterization of a marine consortium of fermentative and methanogenic microorganisms developed from the solid waste digestor of a fully contained, land-based, marine recirculating aquaculture system are described. The methanogenic microbial consortium discovered is capable of reducing over 90% of marine fish waste in an aquaculture system to biomethane and carbon dioxide at saline concentrations found in marine aquaculture. Systems and methods for the treatment of marine fish waste utilizing the methanogenic marine consortium are also disclosed.

Isbn (Books And Publications)

A Nurse'S Guide To Cancer Care

Author:
Kevin W. Sowers
ISBN #:
0781715873

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