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Miss Wewerly Fernandes

PhD Researcher in Environmental Microbiology

School of Environment, Earth & Ecosystem Sciences

wewerly.fernandes@open.ac.uk

Biography

PhD Researcher in Environmental Microbiology
My PhD research explores the microbial communities found in natural wells and springs across the UK. I investigate how water chemistry, geology and environmental conditions shape microbial diversity, with a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the potential discovery of microorganisms and bioactive compounds with biotechnological applications.