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Personal profile
Academic Biography
I am primarily a microbiologist with specialism in industrial biotechnology and environmental microbiology. I have lead multiple funded, small-scale research projects on waste treatment and fermentaiton of industrially relevant bacterial products.
Some projects I am currently working on:
- Manufacture of bacterial cellulose by Acetobacter and associated species
- Isolation of novel bacterial strains that produce products of industrial interest.
- Microbiology of acid mine drainage sites
- Isolation and metabolic activity of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Leptospirillium ferrooxidans
Learning and Teaching Interests and Activities
I am interested in using creative techniques, gamification and innovative technology in my teaching and the integration of these disciplines. Some projects I am currently working on:
- Use of Minecraft as a learning tool in higher education
- Use of BBC Microbit as a learning tool in higher education
- Knitting and crochet as a method of science communication and an expression of learning in biology
Link to my acadmic knitting blog:
Knitted skeleton forearm (H Carney, 2022):
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Projects
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THYME: Improving Efficiency of Anaerobic Digestion by further Understanding Microbial Processes
Orr, C., Carney, H., Chong, J. & Rathbone, D.
1/05/19 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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A Combined Application of Molecular Microbial Ecology and Elemental Analyses Can Advance the Understanding of Decomposition Dynamics
Bisker, C., Taylor, G., Carney, H. & Ralebitso-Senior, T. K., 13 May 2021, In: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 9, 605817.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using Minecraft Education Edition to Create Meaningful Student Interactions
Tidy, H., Carney, H., Wood, A. & Anderson, C., 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Kinetics of water-extractable zinc release from seaweed (Fucus serratus) as soil amendment
Oluwadare, D. A., Carney, H. E., Sarker, M. H. & Ennis, C. J., 1 Apr 2020, In: Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 183, 2, p. 136-143 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Shunting microfluidic PCR device for rapid bacterial detection
Salman, A., Carney, H., Bateson, S. & Ali, Z., 15 Jan 2020, In: Talanta. 207, 8 p., 120303.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using Minecraft as a virtual field trip – an academic’s journey: Talk sponsored by Microsoft
Carney, H., Tidy, H. & Thompson, T., 24 Jan 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Press / Media
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Helping university students connect in a virtual world
29/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Teesside University Welcomes New Students in a Virtual Campus
Helen Carney, Helen Tidy & Alexander Wood
28/12/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media