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Biography, Disciplines and Teaching Interests
Dr. Asli Aslan is a water microbiologist, and her research program bridges ecosystem and human health. She has ongoing funded projects on microbial source tracking, health risk assessment of water resources, and the ecology of pathogens in the aquatic environment. Dr. Aslan has been serving in various state and federal agencies and organizations as an adviser, reviewer, scientific committee member, and affiliated faculty. She is currently serving as the co-chair of the Water and Health Committee of the American Public Health Association.
Disciplines: Environmental Health Sciences
Teaching Interests: Water Quality; Environmental Health; Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Global Environmental Health
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography and Marine Biology, Istanbul University
… → 2008
M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography and Marine Biology, Istanbul University
… → 2002
B.Sc. in Biology, Istanbul University
… → 1999
Disciplines
- Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Microbiology
- Ecology of waterborne pathogens
- Microbial source tracking
- Rapid microbial detection technologies
- Emerging microbial and chemical contaminants
- Environmental Public Health
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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RaMP: Mentoring and Research Opportunities for Careers in Coastal Science
Aslan, A. (PI)
01/1/23 → 01/1/27
Project: Research
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What’s in Your Water: The State of Drinking Water Quality in Evans County
Aslan, A. (PI)
01/1/16 → …
Project: Research
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Georgia Smart Communities: Safe Water Together at Glynn County
Aslan, A. (PI)
Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
01/1/23 → 01/1/24
Project: Research
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Portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry as a rapid and complementary approach for fecal pollution assessment in water
Aslan, A., Silva, S. H. G., Ribeiro, B. T., Obi, V., da Costa, M. V., Pierangeli, L. M. P., Santos, T. A., de Freitas, D. M. A., Duarte, M. H., de Pádua, E. J., Carvalho, G. S., Carneiro, M. A. C., Curi, N. & Weindorf, D., Jan 1 2026, In: Water Research X. 30, 100513.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing Circular Bioeconomy through a Systems-Level Assessment of Food Waste and Industrial Sludge Codigestion
Uddin, M. N., Hartog, C., Murray, E., Loveless, J. B., Roberson, L., Aslan, A., Cubas, F. & Rowles, L. S., Sep 17 2025, In: ACS Environmental Au. 5, 5, p. 479-489 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning from One Another: Growing Critical Friendships Across Disciplines to Develop Our Professional Identities as Science Teacher Educators
Huffling, L., Scott, H., Aslan, A., Moore, K., Simmons, M. & Sumner, N., Jan 1 2025, Professional Learning Journeys of Teacher Educators. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., p. 177-188 12 p.Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A quasi-experimental study assessing the effectiveness of a community-based egg intervention in the nutritional and health status of young children from rural Honduras
Palacios, A. M., Keko, M., Rochani, H., Nazaruk, D., Aslan, A., Tome, J., Mayo-Gamble, T., Ramos, G. & Manship, L., Nov 5 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 11, e0312825.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beachgoers’ responses to beach health advisories
Jones, J., Aslan, A., Nazaruk, D. & Zeki, S., Feb 14 2024, In: Journal of Water and Health. 22, 3, p. 565-571 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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