Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Staff
Dennis Lye
Title: Research Microbiologist
EPA Division: Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Research Division
EPA Branch: Microbial Exposure Research Branch
Narrative:
Research involves the following areas:
- Occurrence and persistence of opportunistic pathogens in drinking water systems and water sources.
- Development of animal-based methods for assessing risk analysis of microorganisms exposed to immunocompromised populations.
- Monitoring and assessment of sustainable reclaimed water resources for both nonpotable and potable usage.
Education/Training:
- Ph.D. Bacteriology, Arizona State University, 1980
- M.S. Bacteriology, Iowa State University, 1975
- B.S. Agriculture, University of Wyoming, 1973
Professional Experience:
- Research Microbiologist, USEPA, ORD, NERL-MCEARD, Cincinnati, OH 1986-present
- Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Highland Heights, KY 1984-2005
Professional Societies and Affiliations:
- American Society for Microbiology
- International Rainwater Harvesting Association
- American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
Select Awards and Honors:
- 2009 Level III STAA award
Select Presentations:
- Lye. D. 2012. Microbial Water Quality Associated with Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting – Implications for Risk Management. American Water Works Association Sustainability Conference, Portland, Oregon
- Lye, D. 2011. Gastrointestinal Colonization Rates of Environmental Drinking Water isolates and Human Clinical Isolates of Aeromonas using a Mouse Model. 10th International Symposium on Aeromonas and Plesiomonas, Galveston, Texas
- Armah A. de la Cruz, D. J. Lye, W. Shuster. 2010. A Pilot Study to Evaluate Roof-Collected Rain Barrel Water Quality. AOAC annual meeting, Orlando, Florida
Published & Presented Research (1999-Present)
Contact Info:
Dennis Lye
Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Research Division
National Exposure Research Laboratory
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
27 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: 513-569-7870
Email: lye.dennis@epa.gov