PhD title: Mycelium Bioremediation for Mining Pollution: Experimental and Computational Approaches to Sustainable Environmental Remediation
This research builds on my master’s work, which used simulations to model mycelium
bioremediation in Raul Rojas open mine pit in Peru and extends it to include laboratory
experimentation. The study aims to assess the feasibility and ecological benefits of
mycelium bioremediation for mining pollution while understanding how computational
modelling can be used to optimize environmentally friendly remediation strategies. By
investigating the application of mycelium bioremediation at the Nenthead Mines, the
study will develop a computational model to simulate the growth, pollutant absorption,
and ecological impact of mycelium under diverse environmental conditions. This model
will optimize application methods, predict outcomes, and evaluate scalability, offering
a framework for environmentally friendly remediation that can be applied to similar
degraded sites worldwide.
Supervisors: Jane Scott, Ben Bridgens, Gavin Stewart