Milton Sommerfeld

SUM/WTR Faculty Research

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Biography

Professor, Department of Applied Sciences and Mathematics, College of Technology and Innovation

Milton Sommerfeld, Professor in the Department of Applied Biological Sciences and Co-director of the Laboratory of Algae Research and Biotechnology, has served as Chair of the Department of Botany and Microbiology (1980-88), and Associate Dean for Research and Facilities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1989-2004). He has mentored over 60 M.S., Ph.D. and postdoctoral associates and numerous undergraduates. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Phycological Society of America, British Phycological Society, International Phycological Society, Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, The Society of Sigma Xi and the Southwestern Association of Naturalists.

Education

Ph.D. Botany, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, 1968
B.S. Biology, Southwest Texas State College, San Marcos, TX, 1962

Research Interests

Teaching and research interests include phycology, aquatic ecology, water quality, bioremediation of air and water, and the development of renewable biofuels and bioproducts.

Awards

Graduate Mentor Award from the ASU Graduate College (1985), Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award from the ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1987), Arizona Technology Enterprize?s 2007 Innovator of the Year for technologies related to algae biofuels, Algae biofuels research listed as #11 on Time Magazine?s ?50 Best Inventions of 2008?

Research Awards

Publications

J Wang, Milton Sommerfeld, Q Hu. Genes encoding plastid terminal oxidase in Haematococcus pluvialis: cDNA cloning, characterization, and expression under oxidative stress. Journal of Phycology (2006).
J Wang, Y Li, Milton Sommerfeld, Q Hu. Cloning, identification, and characterization of several superoxide dismutase (SOD) genes in Haematococcus pluvialis. Journal of Phycology (2006).
L Baker, P Westerhoff, Milton Sommerfeld. An adaptive management strategy using multiple barriers to control taste and odor. Journal of the American Water Works Association (2006).
M Bellefeuille, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld. Biological carbon dioxide sequestration using a recently isolated microalgal strain. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Proceedings (2006).
M Bellefeuille, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld. Biological nitrate removal from contaminated agricultural runoff water in an outdoor photobioreactor by the microalga Scenedesmus sp. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Proceedings (2006).
Q Hu, C Zhang, Milton Sommerfeld. Biodiesel from algae: lessons learned over the past 60 years and future perspectives. Journal of Phycology (2006).
Y Li, J Wang, Milton Sommerfeld, Q Hu. Effects of photon flux density on carotenogenesis in Haematococcus pluvialis (Chorophyceae): comparison between wild type and astaxanthin-overproduction mutant. Journal of Phycology (2006).
Bellefeuille, M, Hu, Q, Sommerfeld, Milton. Biological carbon dioxide sequestration using a recently isolated microalgal strain. (2006).
Bellefeuille, M, Hu, Q, Sommerfeld, Milton. Biological nitrate removal from contaminated agricultural runoff water in an outdoor photobioreactor by the microalga Scenedesmus sp. (2006).
Hu, Q, Zhang, C, Sommerfeld, Milton. Biodiesel from algae: lessons learned over the past 60 years and future perspectives. (2006).
Li, Y, Wang, J, Sommerfeld, Milton, Hu, Q. Effects of photon flux density on carotenogenesis in Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyceae): comparison between wild type and astaxanthin-over production mutant. (2006).
Wang, J, Li, Y, Sommerfeld, Milton, Hu, Q. Cloning, identification, and characterization of sever superoxide dismutase (SOD) genes in Haematococcus pluvialis. (2006).
Wang, J, Sommerfeld, Milton, Hu, Q. Genesencoding plastid terminal oxidase in Haematococcus pluvialis: c-DNA cloning, characterization, and expression under oxidative stress. (2006).
M Nguyen, P Westerhoff, L Baker, M Esparza-Soto, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld. Characteristics and reactivity of algae-produced dissolved organic carbon. Journal of Environmental Engineering (2005).
P Westerhoff, M Rodriquez-Hernandez, L Baker, Milton Sommerfeld. Seasonal occurrence and degradation of 2-methylisoborneol in water supply reservoirs. Water Research (2005).
S Wang, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, F Chen. Isolation and proteomic analysis of cell wall-deficient Haematococcus pluvialis mutants. Proteomics (2005).
Hu, Q, Sommerfeld, Milton, Lu, F. Cellular and molecular responses of Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyceae) under oxidative stress. (2005).
Li, Y, Sommerfeld, Milton, Chen, F, Hu, Q. Re-examining the role of carotenogenesis in stress response of Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyceae). (2005).
Wang, J, Li, Y, Sommerfeld, Milton, Hu, Q. Isoenzymes of superoxide dismutase in Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyceae) under oxidative stress. (2005).
G Liu, Z Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, Q Hu. Haematoccus lipid bodies: isolation, composition and biogenesis. Journal of Phycology, Proceedings Supplement (2004).
J Rousch, S Bingham, Milton Sommerfeld. Protein expression during heat stress in thermo-intolerant and thermo-tolerant diatoms. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology (2004).
M Bellefeuille, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld. Bioabsorption of surface water contaminants through microalgal mass culture. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Sciences, Proceedings Isssue (2004).
N Case, Milton Sommerfeld, Q Hu. A search for high performance microalgae to remediate nitrate-contaminated groundwater: concept and preliminary results. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Sciences, Proceedings (2004).
S Wang, Milton Sommerfeld, F Chen, Q Hu. Proteomic analysis of molecular response to oxidative stress by the green alga Haemoatococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyceae). Planta (2004).
S Wang, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, F Chen. Cell wall proteonomics of the green alga Haematococcus pluvialis. Proteomics (2004).
Z Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, Q Hu. Astaxanthin's role in protecting Haematococcus pluvialis against oxidative stress: new evidence from an astaxanthin-overproduction mutant. Journal of Phycology, Proceedings Supplement (2004).
Esparza-Soto, M, Alum, A, Rashid, A, Westerhoff, P, Abbaszadegan, M, Sommerfeld, Milton, Mobasher, B. Coatings and cement-based biocides to control algae growth and taste and odor release in water distribution canals. (2004).
Westerhoff, P, Walker, G, Hu, Q, Sommerfeld, Milton. Algae metabolites in Arizona surface waters. (2004).
F Chen, G Liu, Q Hu, S Wang, Z Hu, Milton Sommerfeld. Proteonomics of Haematococcus pluvialis: new opportunities for study of genomics of a non-sequenced species. Journal of Phycology (2003).
F Chen, Q Hu, S Wang, Milton Sommerfeld. An optimized protocol for isolation of soluble proteins from microalgae for two-dimensional gel electrophoresis analysis. Journal of Applied Phycology (2003).
F Chen, Q Hu, S Wang, Milton Sommerfeld. Cell wall proteonomics of the green alga Haematococcus pluralis. Journal of Phycology (2003).
G Liu, Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, Z Hu. Astacene is a major secondary carotenoid in the green alga Palmellococcus miniatus. Journal of Phycology (2003).
J Rousch, S Bingham, Milton Sommerfeld. Changes in fatty acid profiles of thermo-intolerant and thermo-tolerant marine diatoms during temperature stress. Journal of Experimental Biology and Ecology (2003).
M Bellefeuille, Hu Qiang, Milton Sommerfeld. A promising microalgal candidate for biological CO2 sequestration and high value carotenoids production. Journal of Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Proceedings (2003).
Q Hu, C Budinoff, G Liu, Milton Sommerfeld, P Westerhoff. Use of molecular probe to detect taste/odor causing cyanobacteria in the Phoenix drinking water distribution system. Journal of Phycology (2003).
Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, L Baker, P Westerhoff. Canal wall brushing - a control measure for taste and odor problems in drinking water supplies in arid environments. AQUA (2003).
Q Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, D Lowry, T Dempster, P Westerhoff, L Baker, D Bruce, M Nguyen. Production and release of geosmin by the cyanobacterium Oscillatona splendida isolated from a Phoenix water source. Journal of Phycology (2001).
T Dempster, D Lowry, Milton Sommerfeld. Identification and isolation of organisms causing taste and odor problems in surface water supplies of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Proceedings (2001).
T Dempster, Milton Sommerfeld, L Baker, Q Hu, D Lowry, M Nguyen, P Westerhoff, D Bruce. An overview of microorganism-related taste and odor problems in surface water supplies of metropolitan Phoenix. Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science (2001).
Bruce, D, Westerhoff, P, Sommerfeld, Milton, Baker, L, Nguyen, M, Hu, Q, Dempster, T, Lowry, D. Production, sources and degradation of algal metabolites (MIB/Geosmin in Arizona reservoirs rivers and canals. (2001).
J Hunter, M Compton, D Crowl, Milton Sommerfeld. Diatoms of Town Lake. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science (2000).
J Hunter, Milton Sommerfeld. Urban lake-relationships between source water, lake age, water quality and biota. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science (2000).
J Rousch, S Bingham, Milton Sommerfeld. Protein expression during heat stress in thermo-intolerant and thermo-tolerant diatoms. Journal of Phycology (2000).
K McGinnis, Milton Sommerfeld. Plastid fatty acid biosynthesis in the diatoms Nitzschia alba and Nitzschia laevis. Journal of Phycology (2000).
N Engel, K McGinnis, Milton Sommerfeld. The effects of silicon depletion on lipid metabolism in the diatom Chaetoceros muelleri. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada of Science (2000).
Q Hu, T Dempster, D Lowry, Milton Sommerfeld, P Westerhoff, D Bruce, M Nguyen, L Baker. Algal-related tastes and odors in Phoenix water supply: preliminary report. Journal of Phycology (2000).

Research Activity

Sommerfeld,Milton R*. CREC (SRP) project: Managing Water Quality at Power Plants to Meet Stringent Discharge Limits. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016).
Dempster,Thomas A*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration on Use of Microalgae as a Source for Renewable Energy. US - EGYPT JOINT BOARD(4/1/2015 - 3/31/2016).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*, Razdan,Anshuman. CREC Project: A Strategy and Technology to Manage Water Quality Discharged from SRP Power Plants. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. CREC: Use of Algae for Environmental Bioremediation and Bioproducts. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014).
Petuskey,William T*, Dudley,Sean M, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Tarrant,Philip E. ABOR RIF. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(3/1/2013 - 12/31/2016).
Dirks,Gary William*, Dempster,Thomas A, Hu,Qiang, Mcgowen,John, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership (ATP3) - A Raft Partnership. DOE-GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE(1/31/2013 - 12/31/2017).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Development of Low-Cost Photobioreactors. (3/20/2012 - 12/31/2012).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. Developing Commercially Viable Culture Media from Wastewaters Optimized for the Emerging Microalgae-based Biofuel Industry. USEPA-HQ(8/15/2011 - 11/12/2012).
Hu,Qiang*, Li,Yantao, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Carbon Capture and Renewable Bioenergy Production by Microalgae. AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMNT QUALITY(7/1/2011 - 6/30/2013).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*, Hu,Qiang, Zhang,Xuezhi. Developing Best Management Practices Plan for Prevention and Treatment of Zooplankton Contamination in Algal Crop Production. USDA(2/1/2011 - 1/31/2016).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Zhang,Xuezhi. First-Principles Flocculation as the Key to Low Energy Algal Biofuels Processing. SANDIA NATL LAB(12/17/2010 - 9/30/2012).
Dirks,Gary William*, Hu,Qiang, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation (AzCatI): Accelerated Algae Technology Commercialization in Arizona. SFAz(9/1/2010 - 9/30/2011).
Dirks,Gary William*, Hu,Qiang, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation (ACATI). SFAz(9/1/2010 - 10/1/2012).
Dirks,Gary William*, Hu,Qiang, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Sustainable Algal Biofuels Consortium (SABC). DOE-GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE(9/1/2010 - 2/28/2013).
Dirks,Gary William*, Hu,Qiang, Sommerfeld,Milton R. PF WAS0077 - Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation (ACATI). SFAz(9/1/2010 - 8/31/2012).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Zhang,Xuezhi. First-Principles Flocculation as the Key to Low Energy Algal Biofuels Processing. SANDIA NATL LAB(4/1/2010 - 9/30/2010).
Thor,Eric P*, Edwards,Mark R, Hu,Qiang, Nganje,William Evange, Schmitz,Troy Gordon, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Southwest Cooperative and Producer Development Project. USDA- RURAL DEVELOPMENT(1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. An Advanced Biotechnology for Commercial Production and Marketing of the Natural Pigment and Antioxidant- Astaxanthin. SFAz(1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010).
Hu,Qiang*, Chen,Yongsheng, Sommerfeld,Milton R. DARPA-BAA 08-07JP-8 Biofuel Program Proposal - General Atomics - Phase 1 Effort. GENERAL ATOMICS(12/30/2008 - 6/1/2010).
Hu,Qiang*, Chen,Yongsheng, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Tamizhmani,Govindasamy. Sustainable Disruptive Technology for Algae-Based Jet Fuel Production in Arizona. SFAz(10/1/2008 - 9/30/2011).
Hu,Qiang*, Chen,Yongsheng, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Tamizhmani,Govindasamy, Tamizhmani,Govindasamy. CS Development Agreement Heliae: Sustainable Disruptive Technology for Algae-Based jet Fuel Production in Arizona. HELIAE, LLC(8/26/2008 - 8/25/2010).
Hu,Qiang*, Chen,Yongsheng, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Development of Several Key Technologies Involved in Algae-Based Jet Fuel. BOEING AERO DIVISION-SEATTLE(7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Algae-for-Biofuel: A Demonstration at the Farnborough International Air Show. BOEING AERO DIVISION-SEATTLE(5/1/2008 - 7/31/2008).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Enhanced Sustainable Water Reclamation using Algae-based Biotechnology. AWI-Arizona Water Institute(3/1/2008 - 5/30/2009).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. ASU Water Testing Chemical Optimization Recommendations. CITY OF CHANDLER(7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. SBC: An Advanced Biotechnology for Commercial Production and Marketing of the Natural Pigment and Antioxidant-Astaxanthin. SFAz(5/1/2007 - 4/30/2008).
Chen,Yongsheng*, Chang,Yung, Hu,Qiang, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Methodology Development for Manufactured Nanomaterial Bioaccumulation Test. USEPA-REGION 9(5/1/2007 - 4/30/2010).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Jet Fuel from Vegetable and Algae Oils. UOP LLC(4/1/2007 - 1/31/2008).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Herckes,Pierre E H, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Regional Water Quality Monitoring Project (CAP Support through the ASU Water Quality Center). CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT(2/2/2007 - 12/31/2007).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Field Demonstration CAFO Water Conservation Using an Innovative Large-scale Photobioreactor. DOI-BOR(9/28/2006 - 9/30/2007).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Critical Assessment of Open- versus Closed-Bioreactors for High-Value Bioproducts and Biodiesel Feedstock Production. PETROALGAE(7/10/2006 - 7/10/2008).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. An Innovative Photobioreactor for Commercial Production of Astaxanthin from Genetically Improved Haematococcus Pluvialis Strains. ALGAEN CORPORATION(7/1/2006 - 12/31/2006).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Regional Water Quality Monitoring and Evaluation for the Metropolitan-Phoenix Area Water Supply. CITY OF TEMPE(7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Advanced Biotechnology for Recycling Dairy Wastewater. UNIV OF AZ WATER RESOURCE CTR(3/1/2006 - 4/30/2007).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*, Westerhoff,Paul. NSF Water Quality Center Support: Strategies for Controlling and Mitigating Algae Growth Within Water Treatment Plants (Project #3111). MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC(2/7/2006 - 5/1/2007).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Regional Water Quality Monitoring & Research (2006). CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT(1/1/2006 - 12/31/2006).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. CAFO Water Conservation Commercial Demonstration Utilizing an Innovative Algal Filtration System - Construction Phase. UNIVERSAL ENTECH(10/1/2005 - 9/30/2007).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Field Demonstration CAFO Water Conservation using an Innovative Large-scale Photobioreactor. DOI-BOR(9/29/2005 - 7/31/2007).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Crittenden,John C, Hu,Qiang, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2005. CITY OF TEMPE(7/1/2005 - 12/31/2006).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. An Outdoor Multi-Stage Continuous-Flow Photobioreator for Bioremidation of Nitrate-Contaminated Groundwater. UNIV OF AZ WATER RESOURCE CTR(3/1/2005 - 2/28/2006).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Crittenden,John C, Hu,Qiang, Peccia,Jordan Lee, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2005. CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT(1/1/2005 - 12/31/2005).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Crittenden,John C, Hu,Qiang, Peccia,Jordan Lee, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2005. CITY OF PEORIA(1/1/2005 - 7/31/2006).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. ASU Water Testing & Chemical Optimization Recommendations. CITY OF CHANDLER(7/21/2004 - 6/30/2007).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2004. CITY OF PHOENIX(6/23/2004 - 6/30/2007).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2004. CITY OF PEORIA(4/1/2004 - 1/30/2005).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2004. CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT(4/1/2004 - 1/30/2005).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. Taste and Odor Monitoring and Research for 2004. CITY OF TEMPE(4/1/2004 - 1/30/2005).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. IMPROVING BIOAVAILABILITY OF THE NATURAL ANTIOXIDANT ASTAXANTHIN AS HUMAN THERAPEUTICS. ALGAEN CORPORATION(7/1/2003 - 3/31/2004).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. DEMONSTRATION OF AN ALGAL BIOREACTOR FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF NUTRIENT CONTAMINATION. UNIVERSAL ENTECH(3/3/2003 - 6/30/2005).
Hu,Qiang*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. SELECTION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE MICROALGAE FOR BIOREMEDIATION OF NITRATE-CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER. UNIV OF AZ WATER RESOURCE CTR(3/1/2003 - 2/29/2004).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. REDUCING 2-METHYLISOBORNEOL (MIB) AND GEOSMIN IN THE METROPOLITAN-PHOENIX AREA WATER SUPPLY (WQC). CITY OF PHOENIX(2/20/2003 - 3/31/2004).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Abbaszadegan,Morteza, Sommerfeld,Milton R. DEVELOPING A CUSTOMER-DRIVEN RESPONSE STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH PUBLIC PERCEPTION (TASTE AND ODORS AT THE TAP) AND POTENTIAL HEALTH. CITY OF PHOENIX(7/1/2002 - 6/30/2006).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. WATER QUALITY CENTER SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF TEMPE - OCCURRENCE. CITY OF TEMPE(5/1/2002 - 6/30/2003).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Sommerfeld,Milton R. WATER QUALITY CENTER SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF TEMPE - PAC. CITY OF TEMPE(4/15/2002 - 12/31/2002).
Gust,John Devens*, Arntzen,Charles, Bieber,Allan Leroy, Blankenship,Robert E, Brophy,Colleen M, Brune,Daniel Charles, Capco,David George, Chandler,Douglas E, Francisco,Wilson Alex, Hu,Qiang, Jacobs,Bertram Lewis, Leket-Mor,Tsafrir Shlomo, Lindsay,Stuart, Lorson,Christian L, Massia,Stephen Paul, Misra,Rajeev, Moore,Ana L, Moore,Thomas Andrew, Panitch,Alyssa, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Trelease,Richard Norman, Vermaas,Willem F J, Vernon,Brent, Williams,Peter, Woodbury,Neal Walter. PURCHASE OF A MALDI-TOF MASS SPECTROMETER. NSF-MPS(2/1/2002 - 1/31/2005).
Baker,Dale Rose*, Baker,Dale Rose*, Evans,Donovan L, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Sommerfeld,Milton R. EDITORSHIP FOR THE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING (JRST). NARST(1/1/2001 - 12/31/2005).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*, Westerhoff,Paul. REDUCING TASTE AND ODOR AND OTHER ALGAE-RELATED PROBLEMS FOR SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES IN ARID ENVIRONMENTS. CITY OF PHOENIX(7/1/1999 - 12/31/2002).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. APPROACHES TO REDUCE TASTE AND ODOR PROBLEMS IN DRINKING WATER. UNIV OF AZ WATER RESOURCE CTR(3/1/1999 - 2/29/2000).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. CITY OF CHANDLER WATER-WASTEWATER FACILITIES. CITY OF CHANDLER(12/24/1998 - 12/31/2004).
Baker,Lawrence A*, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Westerhoff,Paul. ANALYSIS OF TASTE AND ODOR PROBLEM IN THE ARIZONA CANAL. CITY OF PHOENIX(10/9/1998 - 3/1/1999).
Redman,Charles L*, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Anderies,John M, Arrowsmith,Ramon, Bolin,Robert, Brazel,Anthony J, Briggs,John M, Christensen,Philip R, Elser,Monica Mueller, Faeth,Stanley H, Fisher,Stuart G, Gober,Patricia, Gries,Corinna, Grimm,Nancy B, Harlan,Sharon, Hogan,Timothy D, Hope,Diane, Kaye,Jason, Kinzig,Ann, Martin,Chris A, Martin,Chris A, Mccartney,Peter H, Nash,Thomas H, Peccia,Jordan Lee, Pijawka,David, Shears,Brenda L, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Staley,Frederick Allan, Stutz,Jean C, Wentz,Elizabeth Ann, Westerhoff,Paul, Wu,Jianguo, Zehnder,Joseph A. CENTRAL ARIZONA-PHOENIX LTER. NSF-BIO(8/18/1997 - 12/31/2006).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. PREPARATION OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING & REFERENCE MATERIALS. AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMNT QUALITY(1/10/1997 - 3/1/1998).
Westerhoff,Paul*, Ariaratnam,Samuel T, Beckman,James R, Chasey,Allan Dee, Dey,Sandwip Kumar, Fox,Peter, Hu,Qiang, Hu,Qiang, Lee,Taewoo, Li,Yantao, Mignolet,Marc Paul, Mitropoulos,Panagiotis, Mobasher,Barzin, Roy,Della M, Roy,Della M, Roy,Ramendra P, Ruddell,Benjamin Lyle, Sawhney,Anil, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Sommerfeld,Milton R, Tao,Nongjian, Wang,Joseph, Wang,Joseph, Wiezel,Avi. SRPASU COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/1993 - 4/30/2012).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. IDENTIFICATION OF ENUMERATION ALGAE. AZ GAME & FISH, DEPT OF(1/5/1993 - 12/31/1997).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. CELL WALL POLYSACCHARIDES & SYSTEMATICS OF THE RHODOPHYA. MICHIGAN TECHNICAL UNIV(7/1/1992 - 7/31/1993).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. BIOTOXICITY AND BIOSTIMULATION POTENTIAL OF URBAN RUNOFF. UNIV OF AZ(6/1/1991 - 5/31/1992).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. URBAN LAKES:POTENTIAL SINKS FOR BIOHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. ABRC(7/1/1990 - 6/30/1991).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. RUI:CELL WALL POLYSACCHARIDES & SYSTEMATICS OF RHODOPHYTA. GEORGE MASON UNIV(2/15/1990 - 7/31/1992).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. URBAN LAKES: POTENTIAL SINKS FOR BIOHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. ABRC(7/1/1988 - 6/30/1990).
Sommerfeld,Milton R*. CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROALGAE. NREL:NATL RENEWABLE ENERGY LAB(3/4/1985 - 8/31/1989).

Courses

Spring 2017
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar

Fall 2016
Course Number	Course Title
PLB 495	Undergraduate Research
MCB 591	Seminar

Spring 2016
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar

Fall 2015
Course Number	Course Title
PLB 495	Undergraduate Research
MCB 591	Seminar

Spring 2015
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar

Fall 2014
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar
EPD 792	Research
EPD 799	Dissertation

Summer 2014
Course Number	Course Title
EPD 792	Research

Spring 2014
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar
ABS 598	Special Topics
EPD 799	Dissertation

Fall 2013
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar
ABS 592	Research
ABS 599	Thesis
ABS 691	Seminar
EPD 792	Research
EPD 799	Dissertation

Summer 2013
Course Number	Course Title
EPD 784	Internship

Spring 2013
Course Number	Course Title
MCB 591	Seminar
ABS 591	Seminar
ABS 592	Research
EPD 792	Research
EPD 799	Dissertation

Fall 2012
Course Number	Course Title
ABS 590	Reading and Conference
MCB 591	Seminar
ABS 592	Research
ABS 599	Thesis
ABS 691	Seminar
EPD 792	Research

Presentations

Dempster, T, Duffy, L, Sommerfeld, Milton. The impacts of increased alum addition on PAC efficiency for the removal of MIB and geosmin. AWPCA Tri-State Seminar (Sep 2005).
Dempster, T, Sommerfeld, Milton. Operational and financial benefits of real-time monitoing of MIB and geosmin. AWPCA Tri-State Seminar (Sep 2005).
Westerhoff, P, Bruce, D, Sommerfeld, Milton, Baker, L, Hu, Q, Nguyen, M, Lowry, D, Dawson, S. Production sources and degradation of algal metabolites (MIB/Geosmin) in Arizona reservoirs, rivers, and canals. AWWA Annual Conference (Jun 2001).
Westerhoff, P, Bruce, D, Sommerfeld, Milton, Baker, L, Hu, Q, Nguyen, M, Lowry, D, Dawson, S. Spatial occurrence and degradation of MIB in local surface water. AWPCA Annual Conference (May 2001).
Westerhoff, P, Sommerfeld, Milton, Hu, Q, Dempster, T, Nguyen, M, Lowry, D. Role of Verde River reservoirs on water quality: from arsenic to algae. Verde Watershed Symposium (May 2001).
Nguyen, M, Westerhoff, P, Baker, L, Sommerfeld, Milton. Production of DOC/DBP precursors from algal growth in arid region water supply. AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference (Nov 2000).
Baker, L, Westerhoff, P, Sommerfeld, Milton. Multi-barrier approach for taste and odor control. AWWA Water quality Technology Conference (Nov 2000).
Bruce, D, Westerhoff, P, Sommerfeld, Milton, Baker, L, Nguyen, M, HU, Q, Dempster, T, Lowry, D. Occurrence and potential causes of Geosmin and MIB in Arizona drinking waters. Annual Conference, AWPCA (May 2000).

Service

Department of Applied Biological Sciences (Polytechnic Campus) Personnel Committee, Chair (2006 - 2007)
Phycological Society of America, Member, Bold Award Committee (2006 - 2007)
Research projects for Hamilton and Corona Del Sol high school students, Co-advisor (2006 - 2006)
Applied Biological Sciences, ASU Polytechnic campus/ Personnel Committee, Member (2005 - 2006)
Building Committee, Member (2003 - 2005)
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair - Phoenix 2005, Member, Advisory Board (2002 - 2005)
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2005) Advisory Committee, Co-chair Operations Committee (2002 - 2005)
Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, Chair, Outstanding Service Award Committee (2004 - 2004)
Oversight Committee for Review of Internal Audit and Management Services, Member (2000 - 2004)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate Dean for Research and Facilities (2004 - 2004)
First Annual Minority Graduate Fair and Student Research Conference, ASU, Judge (2001 - 2001)

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