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Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
The application of molecular tools to better understand microbial diversity and interactions in the environment. Recognised for her research into microbial diversity, specifically targeting deconstruction of solid polymer substrates for industrial applications.
The diversity and function of microbes associated with the GI tract of xylophagous fish and their role in cellulose and lignin digestion has been a major theme.
Antimicrobial resistance in the environment and its transfer and concentration in aquaculture systems.
Microbial diversity on the plastisphere of marine pollution and its possible role in AMR transfer.
The detection and isolation of new anaerobic PCB dechlorinating microbes.
Biography
Joy Watts is Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and a Professor of Environmental Microbiology with her research focusing upon the application of molecular tools to understand the microbial diversity and important interactions that can degrade recalcitrant organic compounds, such as lignin. This includes diversity and function of microbes associated with the GI tracts of wood eating organisms, detection of antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture and marine systems. She has active expert panel roles for the European Commission Horizon 2020 programme, is an editorial board member for journals, including Nature Scientific Reports, is Editor-in-Chief for Environmental Microbiome, and is an advisor for the Marine Microbiome Policy Report. With a funding track record from the European Commission, NERC and Innovate UK.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Analysis of Microbial Diversity in Polluted and Non-Polluted Soils., University of Warwick
Sept 1995 → Nov 1998
Award Date: 26 Nov 1998
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Research output
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An evaluation of conventional and nature-based technologies for controlling antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes in wastewater treatment plants
Hazra, M., Watts, J. E. M., Williams, J. B. & Joshi, H., 20 Mar 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 917, 20 p., 170433.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbiome species diversity and seasonal stability of two temperate marine sponges Hymeniacidon perlevis and Suberites massa
Lamb, C. E. & Watts, J. E. M., 1 Dec 2023, In: Environmental Microbiome. 18, 1, 11 p., 52.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antibiotics and antibiotic resistant bacteria/genes in urban wastewater: a comparison of their fate in conventional treatment systems and constructed wetlands
Harza, M., Joshi, H., Williams, J. & Watts, J., 1 Sept 2022, In: Chemosphere. 303, 2, 16 p., 135148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater-based epidemiology: a systematic review of trends, limitations and future perspectives
Azubuike, C. C., Couceiro, F., Robson, S. C., Piccinni, M. Z., Watts, J. E. M., Williams, J. B., Callaghan, A. J. & Howard, T. P., 14 Dec 2022, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 14, 24, 23 p., 16761.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review
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Marine biofilms on different fouling control coating types reveal differences in microbial community composition and abundance
Papadatou, M., Robson, S. C., Dobretsov, S., Watts, J. E. M., Longyear, J. & Salta, M., 24 Aug 2021, In: MicrobiologyOpen. 10, 4, 17 p., e1231.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile91 Downloads (Pure)
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Purchase of a Tandem LA-LIBS femtosecond laser for the UK
Storey, C., Darling, J., Mottram, C., Parrish, R., Watts, J., Preston, J., Cragg, S. & Couceiro, F.
18/01/21 → …
Project: Research
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NIHR ARC Wessex Statistical Analysis Internship Award
Machuca Vargas, C. (PI), Roddis, J. (CoI) & Watts, J. (CoI)
25/03/24 → 25/09/24
Project: Research
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Methods for detecting and reducing biofilms on historic buildings and artefacts.
15/11/19 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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Enhanced biofilm detection methods and the use of UVC light in their remediation and control on historic buildings and artefacts
Watts, J., Inkpen, R. & Gibson, A.
National Biofilms Innovation Centre
15/10/19 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
Activities
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The Fund for Scientific Research – FNRS
Joy Watts (Interviewee)
12 Aug 2024Activity: Grant Peer-Review › Grant Peer-Reviewer (External)
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EU Periodic Review - Research Infrastructure Project
Joy Watts (Interviewee)
20 May 2024 → 20 Jun 2024Activity: Grant Peer-Review › Grant Peer-Reviewer (External)
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EU Review - Pathfinders Challenges
Joy Watts (Interviewee)
5 Apr 2024 → 5 May 2024Activity: Grant Peer-Review › Grant Peer-Reviewer (External)
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External examiner for Microbiology Course
Joy Watts (Examiner)
1 Jan 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › Examination
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Environmental Microbiome (Journal)
Joy Watts (Guest editor)
1 Jan 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Press/Media
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Antimicrobial resistance potential in aquaculture makes the treatment of infectious diseases much more difficult
Joy Watts, Michelle Hale & Harold Schreier
6/05/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited