Air and Climate Change Research
Timothy Dean
Timothy Dean is a microbiologist in the US EPA Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Laboratory, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division, (APPCD), Indoor Environment Management Branch (IEMB). Timothy received his B.S. from West Chester University and his Ph.D. in microbiology from North Carolina State University.
Research Area
Timothy Dean works in the areas of microbial
identification and decontamination. Current areas of interest include molecular
analysis of molds, in the form of ribosomal DNA sequencing, to generate a
“fingerprint” for positive microbial identification. Additional projects include
testing the efficacy of microbial decontaminants under numerous environmental
conditions.
Contact Information
Timothy Dean (dean.timothy@epa.gov)