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Phil Gedalanga

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Associate Professor at California State University, Fullerton
📍 Irvine, California, United States

Phil Gedalanga is an Associate Professor of Biological Science at California State University, Fullerton, where he also directs the Center for Applied Biotechnology Studies. His expertise lies in environmental microbiology and bioremediation, with a Ph.D. from UC Irvine. His research focuses on degrading environmental contaminants.

Having spent his academic and professional career in Southern California, including postdoctoral work at UCLA and his doctorate at UC Irvine, he has deep roots in the local scientific and educational community. He is passionate about training the next generation of scientists through hands-on research.

His lab researches the use of bacteria to biodegrade 1,4-Dioxane, a potential human carcinogen found in water.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor
Location
Irvine, California, United States
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Water Decontamination
His primary research focuses on the biodegradation of contaminants like 1,4-Dioxane in water supplies to mitigate public health risks.
Environmental Microbiology
His academic work centers on using microbial processes, including bacteria and metalloenzymes, to solve environmental contamination challenges.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Associate Professor
California State University, Fullerton
8-2017 - 8-2024
Assistant Professor
California State University, Fullerton
7-2011 - 6-2017
Postdoctoral Scholar
University of California, Los Angeles
1-2011 - 5-2011
Adjunct Faculty, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Biological Sciences
Chapman University
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Health Scientist Focuses on Water Quality and Bioremediations. Featured in CSUF News (California State University, Fullerton)
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Faculty Publish Research and Share Expertise in Presentations. Featured in CSUF News (California State University, Fullerton)
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Education
2004 - 2010
Ph.D.
UC Irvine
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