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Catherine Carmichael

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Project List:

Deepsea to Coast Connectivity in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (DEEP-C)

Year 2-4 Consortia Grants (RFP-I)Role: Research Scientist

Collection and Analysis of Oiled Sand Patties along the Gulf Coast

Bridge Grants (RFP-III)Role: Research Staff

Publications & Presentations:

Journal Articles - 6

2016

Beaudoin, D. J., Carmichael, C. A., Nelson, R. K., Reddy, C. M., Teske, A. P., & Edgcomb, V. P. (2016). Impact of protists on a hydrocarbon-degrading bacterial community from deep-sea Gulf of Mexico sediments: A microcosm study. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 129, 350-359.

2014

Aeppli, C., Nelson, R. K., Carmichael, C. A., Valentine, D. L., & Reddy, C. M. (2014). BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC OIL DEGRADATION AFTER THE DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER LEADS TO FORMATION OF RECALCITRANT OXYGENATED HYDROCARBONS: NEW INSIGHTS USING GC×GC. International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings, 2014(1), 1087-1098.
Aeppli, C., Nelson, R. K., Radović, J. R., Carmichael, C. A., Valentine, D. L., & Reddy, C. M. (2014). Recalcitrance and Degradation of Petroleum Biomarkers upon Abiotic and Biotic Natural Weathering of <i>Deepwater Horizon</i> Oil. Environmental Science &amp; Technology, 48(12), 6726-6734.
Gros, J., Reddy, C. M., Aeppli, C., Nelson, R. K., Carmichael, C. A., & Arey, J. S. (2014). Resolving Biodegradation Patterns of Persistent Saturated Hydrocarbons in Weathered Oil Samples from the <i>Deepwater Horizon</i> Disaster. Environmental Science &amp; Technology, 48(3), 1628-1637.

2013

Hall, G. J., Frysinger, G. S., Aeppli, C., Carmichael, C. A., Gros, J., Lemkau, K. L., Nelson, R. K., & Reddy, C. M. (2013). Oxygenated weathering products of Deepwater Horizon oil come from surprising precursors. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 75(1-2), 140-149.

2012

Aeppli, C., Carmichael, C. A., Nelson, R. K., Lemkau, K. L., Graham, W. M., Redmond, M. C., Valentine, D. L., & Reddy, C. M. (2012). Oil Weathering after the <i>Deepwater Horizon</i> Disaster Led to the Formation of Oxygenated Residues. Environmental Science &amp; Technology, 46(16), 8799-8807.

Conference Presentations - 14

2014

Aeppli, C. N., R.K.; Carmichael, C. V., & D.L.; Reddy, C. (2014). Formation of recalcitrant oxygenated hydrocarbons by natural weathering after the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In 2014 International Oil Spill Conference
Carmichael, C. N., R.K.; Aeppli, C. R., & C.M (2014). Building a comprehensive sample repository to track the long-term impacts of the Macondo well oil spill: An opportunity to engage Citizen Scientists. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014
Gros, J. R., C.M.; Aeppli, C. N., R.K.; Carmichael, C. A., & J.S (2014). A new biodegradation index for weathered oils based on saturated hydrocarbons: insights from the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014
Gros, J. A., J. S;Reddy, C. M. A., C; Nelson, R. K. C., & C. A (2014). Developing a new saturates biodegradation index for weathered oils, based on samples from the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe - 2014 24th Annual Meeting
James, B. R., C.M.; Aeppli, C. C., & C.A.; Nelson, R. (2014). Variability in the hydrocarbon composition of oil films on rocks along the Gulf coast. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014
Nelson, R. A., C.; Carmichael, C. R., & C.M (2014). High resolution forensic analysis of surface sheens helps pinpoint source of oil leakage from the Deepwater Horizon. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2014

2013

Aeppli C.; Nelson, R. C., C.A.; Arakawa N.; Aluwihare, L. V., & D.L.; Reddy, C. (2013). Characterization of recalcitrant oxygenated hydrocarbons formed upon oil weathering after the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Aeppli, C. C., C.A.; Nelson, R. V., D.L.; Arakawa, N. A., & L.I.; Reddy, C. (2013). Characterization of oxygenated hydrocarbons formed upon oil weathering after the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013
Carmichael, C. J., B.D.; Aeppli, C. N., R.K.; Murphy, E. R., & J.; Reddy, C. (2013). Variability in oiled sand-patties collected: How different are samples collected within meters on a beach?. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013
Hall, G. F., G.S.; Aeppli, C. C., C.A.G, J. L., K.L.; Nelson, R. R., & C.M (2013). Precursors of oxygenated hydrocarbons in weathered oil identified by comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography and chemometric analysis. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013
Main, C. N., R.K.; Aeppli, C. C., C.A.; Lemkau, K. R., & C.M (2013). Comparing laboratory- and field-weathered oil from the Macondo well. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013
McKenna, A. L., K.T.; Aeppli, C. C., C.A.; Valentine, D. R., C.M.; Nelson, R. C., Y.E.; Marshall, A. R., & B.M.; Rodgers, R. (2013). Expanding the Analytical Window of Oil Spill Characterization by FT-ICR Mass Spectrometry: From the Reservoir to the Beach. In American Chemical Society National Meeting
Nelson, R. C., C.A.; Radovic, J. A., C.; Main, C. R., & C.M (2013). Advanced petroleum fingerprinting using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC). In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2013

2012

Reddy, C. N., R.K.; Carmichael, C. G., & J.; Arey, J. (2012). Advances in the analysis of petroleum via comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography. In International Conference on Petroleum Phase Behavior and Fouling