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Kate Campbell

Kate Campbell is a research biogeochemist specializing in microbial and abiotic metal redox cycling, mineralogy, and modeling in natural and mine-influenced waters.

Kate Campbell started her career with the USGS with the volunteer for science program as a high school student interested in the water quality of Boulder Creek, CO.  After majoring in chemistry in college, she pursued a Ph.D. at Catech studying the biogeochemistry of arsenic redox transformations in reservoir sediments.  She returned to the USGS as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow in 2007 in Menlo Park, CA, researching uranium bioremediation in shallow contaminated aquifers.  Currently, she is a research chemist in Denver, CO. Her research projects include understanding the biogeochemistry and mineralogy of metals and metalloids in mine-impacted waters, particularly in acid rock drainage and uranium-contaminated water.  She also studies microbial kinetics of iron, arsenic, and antimony oxidation in acid mine drainage, and how to incorporate microbial kinetics in reactive transport models for field-scale application as a tool for site managers.  

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. – California Institute of Technology, Environmental Science and Engineering, Pasadena, CA, 2006

  • M.S. – California Institute of Technology, Environmental Science and Engineering, Pasadena, CA, 2003

  • B.S. – Georgetown University, Chemistry major (summa cum laude), Japanese language minor, Washington, D.C., 2001

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Characterization and remediation of iron(III) oxide-rich scale in a pipeline carrying acid mine drainage at Iron Mountain Mine, California, USA

http://imwa.info/docs/imwa_2013/IMWA2013_Campbell_481.pdf
Authors
Kate M. Campbell, Charles N. Alpers, D. Kirk Nordstrom, Alex E. Blum, Amy Williams
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

Oxidative dissolution of biogenic uraninite in groundwater at Old Rifle, CO

Reductive bioremediation is currently being explored as a possible strategy for uranium-contaminated aquifers such as the Old Rifle site (Colorado). The stability of U(IV) phases under oxidizing conditions is key to the performance of this procedure. An in situ method was developed to study oxidative dissolution of biogenic uraninite (UO2), a desirable U(VI) bioreduction product, in the Old Rifle,
Authors
Kate M. Campbell, Harish Veeramani, Kai-Uwe Ulrich, Lisa Y. Blue, Dianiel E. Giammar, Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, Joanne E. Stubbs, Elena Suvorova, Steve Yabusaki, Juan S. Lezama-Pacheco, Apurva Mehta, Philip E. Long, John R. Bargar
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Composition, stability, and measurement of reduced uranium phases for groundwater bioremediation at Old Rifle, CO

Reductive biostimulation is currently being explored as a possible remediation strategy for U-contaminated groundwater, and is being investigated at a field site in Rifle, CO, USA. The long-term stability of the resulting U(IV) phases is a key component of the overall performance of the remediation approach and depends upon a variety of factors, including rate and mechanism of reduction, mineral a
Authors
Kate M. Campbell, J. Davis, J. Bargar, Daniel E. Giammar, Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, R. K. Kukkadapu, K. H. Williams, H. Veramani, K.U. Ulrich, J. Stubbs, L. Figueroa, E. Lesher, M.J. Wilkins, A. D. Peacock, P.E. Long
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

Biogeochemical redox processes and their impact on contaminant dynamics

Life and element cycling on Earth is directly related to electron transfer (or redox) reactions. An understanding of biogeochemical redox processes is crucial for predicting and protecting environmental health and can provide new opportunities for engineered remediation strategies. Energy can be released and stored by means of redox reactions via the oxidation of labile organic carbon or inorganic
Authors
Thomas Borch, Ruben Kretzschmar, Andreas Kappler, Philippe Van Cappellen, Matthew Ginder-Vogel, Kate M. Campbell
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

How electron flow controls contaminant dynamics

No abstract available. 
Authors
Thomas Borch, Kate M. Campbell, Ruben Kretzschmar
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

Radionuclides in surface and groundwater

Unique among all the contaminants that adversely affect surface and water quality, radioactive compounds pose a double threat from both toxicity and damaging radiation. The extreme energy potential of many of these materials makes them both useful and toxic. The unique properties of radioactive materials make them invaluable for medical, weapons, and energy applications. However, mining, productio
Authors
Kate M. Campbell
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Surface complexation modeling of U(VI) adsorption by aquifer sediments from a former mill tailings site at Rifle, Colorado

A study of U(VI) adsorption by aquifer sediment samples from a former uranium mill tailings site at Rifle, Colorado, was conducted under oxic conditions as a function of pH, U(VI), Ca, and dissolved carbonate concentration. Batch adsorption experiments were performed using <2mm size sediment fractions, a sand-sized fraction, and artificial groundwater solutions prepared to simulate the field groun
Authors
S.P. Hyun, P.M. Fox, J.A. Davis, K.M. Campbell, K.F. Hayes, P.E. Long

Biogeochemical mechanisms of arsenic mobilization and sequestration

This chapter contains sections titled:IntroductionSources of Arsenic in the EnvironmentRedox Cycling of ArsenicEffect of Organic Carbon on Arsenic CyclingArsenic Sequestration: Precipitation and AdsorptionArsenic Mobilization: Sediment Diagenesis and Reductive DissolutionCase Study: Haiwee ReservoirConclusionsReferences
Authors
Kate M. Campbell, J. G. Hering

Non-USGS Publications**

Borch, T., Campbell, KM., Kretzchmar, R. “Guest comment: How electron flow controls contaminant dynamics,” Environmental Science and Technology, 44, 3-6, 2010.
Campbell ,K.M., and Hering, J.G. “Biogeochemical Mechanisms of Arsenic Mobilization.”Chapter in Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater: Mechanism, Analysis, and Remediation, S. Ahuja, editor. New Jersey: J.S.Wiley & Sons, 2008
Campbell, K.M , Root, R., O’Day, P.A. and Hering, J.G. “A Gel Probe Equilibrium Sampler for Measuring Arsenic Porewater Profiles and Sorption Gradients in Sediments: I. Laboratory Development”, Environmental Science and Technology, 42 (2) 497–503, 2008.
Campbell, K.M , Root, R., O’Day, P.A. and Hering, J.G. “A Gel Probe Equilibrium Sampler for Measuring Arsenic Porewater Profiles and Sorption Gradients in Sediments: II. Field Application to Haiwee Reservoir Sediment”, Environmental Science and Technology, 42 (2) 504-510, 2008.
Campbell, K.M., “Biogeochemical Mechanisms of Arsenic Mobilization in Haiwee Reservoir Sediments,” Ph.D. Dissertation, California Institute of Technology, 2007
Root, R., Dixit, S., Campbell, K.M. , Jew, A. , Hering, J.G. and O’Day, P.A.. “Mechanism of Arsenic Sequestration in High-Iron Sediments”, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 71 (23) 5782-5803, 2007.
Campbell, K.M. , Malasarn, D. , Saltikov, C.W., Newman, D.K. and Hering, J.G.. “Simultaneous Microbial Reduction of Iron(III) and Arsenic (V) in Suspensions of Hydrous Ferric Oxide”. Environmental Science and Technology 40 (19) 5950-5955, 2006.
Campbell, K.M, Dixit, S. and Hering. J.G.. “Use of a gel robe sampling device to examine porewater profiles and the effects of porewater composition on As sorption in sediments”, Water-Rock Interaction Proceedings, Wanty & Seal II, ed. 2004.
Malasarn, D.M. , Saltikov, C.W., Campbell, K.M., Hering, J.G., Santini, J. , and Newman, D.K. “arrA as a reliable marker for As(V) respiration”, Science 306 (5695): 455-455 October 15 2004.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

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    Characterization and remediation of iron(III) oxide-rich scale in a pipeline carrying acid mine drainage at Iron Mountain Mine, California, USA

    http://imwa.info/docs/imwa_2013/IMWA2013_Campbell_481.pdf
    Authors
    Kate M. Campbell, Charles N. Alpers, D. Kirk Nordstrom, Alex E. Blum, Amy Williams
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

    Oxidative dissolution of biogenic uraninite in groundwater at Old Rifle, CO

    Reductive bioremediation is currently being explored as a possible strategy for uranium-contaminated aquifers such as the Old Rifle site (Colorado). The stability of U(IV) phases under oxidizing conditions is key to the performance of this procedure. An in situ method was developed to study oxidative dissolution of biogenic uraninite (UO2), a desirable U(VI) bioreduction product, in the Old Rifle,
    Authors
    Kate M. Campbell, Harish Veeramani, Kai-Uwe Ulrich, Lisa Y. Blue, Dianiel E. Giammar, Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, Joanne E. Stubbs, Elena Suvorova, Steve Yabusaki, Juan S. Lezama-Pacheco, Apurva Mehta, Philip E. Long, John R. Bargar
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area

    Composition, stability, and measurement of reduced uranium phases for groundwater bioremediation at Old Rifle, CO

    Reductive biostimulation is currently being explored as a possible remediation strategy for U-contaminated groundwater, and is being investigated at a field site in Rifle, CO, USA. The long-term stability of the resulting U(IV) phases is a key component of the overall performance of the remediation approach and depends upon a variety of factors, including rate and mechanism of reduction, mineral a
    Authors
    Kate M. Campbell, J. Davis, J. Bargar, Daniel E. Giammar, Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, R. K. Kukkadapu, K. H. Williams, H. Veramani, K.U. Ulrich, J. Stubbs, L. Figueroa, E. Lesher, M.J. Wilkins, A. D. Peacock, P.E. Long
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

    Biogeochemical redox processes and their impact on contaminant dynamics

    Life and element cycling on Earth is directly related to electron transfer (or redox) reactions. An understanding of biogeochemical redox processes is crucial for predicting and protecting environmental health and can provide new opportunities for engineered remediation strategies. Energy can be released and stored by means of redox reactions via the oxidation of labile organic carbon or inorganic
    Authors
    Thomas Borch, Ruben Kretzschmar, Andreas Kappler, Philippe Van Cappellen, Matthew Ginder-Vogel, Kate M. Campbell
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

    How electron flow controls contaminant dynamics

    No abstract available. 
    Authors
    Thomas Borch, Kate M. Campbell, Ruben Kretzschmar
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Environmental Health Program

    Radionuclides in surface and groundwater

    Unique among all the contaminants that adversely affect surface and water quality, radioactive compounds pose a double threat from both toxicity and damaging radiation. The extreme energy potential of many of these materials makes them both useful and toxic. The unique properties of radioactive materials make them invaluable for medical, weapons, and energy applications. However, mining, productio
    Authors
    Kate M. Campbell
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area

    Surface complexation modeling of U(VI) adsorption by aquifer sediments from a former mill tailings site at Rifle, Colorado

    A study of U(VI) adsorption by aquifer sediment samples from a former uranium mill tailings site at Rifle, Colorado, was conducted under oxic conditions as a function of pH, U(VI), Ca, and dissolved carbonate concentration. Batch adsorption experiments were performed using <2mm size sediment fractions, a sand-sized fraction, and artificial groundwater solutions prepared to simulate the field groun
    Authors
    S.P. Hyun, P.M. Fox, J.A. Davis, K.M. Campbell, K.F. Hayes, P.E. Long

    Biogeochemical mechanisms of arsenic mobilization and sequestration

    This chapter contains sections titled:IntroductionSources of Arsenic in the EnvironmentRedox Cycling of ArsenicEffect of Organic Carbon on Arsenic CyclingArsenic Sequestration: Precipitation and AdsorptionArsenic Mobilization: Sediment Diagenesis and Reductive DissolutionCase Study: Haiwee ReservoirConclusionsReferences
    Authors
    Kate M. Campbell, J. G. Hering

    Non-USGS Publications**

    Borch, T., Campbell, KM., Kretzchmar, R. “Guest comment: How electron flow controls contaminant dynamics,” Environmental Science and Technology, 44, 3-6, 2010.
    Campbell ,K.M., and Hering, J.G. “Biogeochemical Mechanisms of Arsenic Mobilization.”Chapter in Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater: Mechanism, Analysis, and Remediation, S. Ahuja, editor. New Jersey: J.S.Wiley & Sons, 2008
    Campbell, K.M , Root, R., O’Day, P.A. and Hering, J.G. “A Gel Probe Equilibrium Sampler for Measuring Arsenic Porewater Profiles and Sorption Gradients in Sediments: I. Laboratory Development”, Environmental Science and Technology, 42 (2) 497–503, 2008.
    Campbell, K.M , Root, R., O’Day, P.A. and Hering, J.G. “A Gel Probe Equilibrium Sampler for Measuring Arsenic Porewater Profiles and Sorption Gradients in Sediments: II. Field Application to Haiwee Reservoir Sediment”, Environmental Science and Technology, 42 (2) 504-510, 2008.
    Campbell, K.M., “Biogeochemical Mechanisms of Arsenic Mobilization in Haiwee Reservoir Sediments,” Ph.D. Dissertation, California Institute of Technology, 2007
    Root, R., Dixit, S., Campbell, K.M. , Jew, A. , Hering, J.G. and O’Day, P.A.. “Mechanism of Arsenic Sequestration in High-Iron Sediments”, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 71 (23) 5782-5803, 2007.
    Campbell, K.M. , Malasarn, D. , Saltikov, C.W., Newman, D.K. and Hering, J.G.. “Simultaneous Microbial Reduction of Iron(III) and Arsenic (V) in Suspensions of Hydrous Ferric Oxide”. Environmental Science and Technology 40 (19) 5950-5955, 2006.
    Campbell, K.M, Dixit, S. and Hering. J.G.. “Use of a gel robe sampling device to examine porewater profiles and the effects of porewater composition on As sorption in sediments”, Water-Rock Interaction Proceedings, Wanty & Seal II, ed. 2004.
    Malasarn, D.M. , Saltikov, C.W., Campbell, K.M., Hering, J.G., Santini, J. , and Newman, D.K. “arrA as a reliable marker for As(V) respiration”, Science 306 (5695): 455-455 October 15 2004.

    **Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.