Tania Kurbessoian

Dr. Tania Kurbessoian, Ph.D. is a microbiologist and mycologist specializing in environmental microbiology, fungal ecology, and applied microbial risk assessment. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of California, Riverside in 2022, where her research focused on fungal biology and microbial systems, providing her with a strong foundation in ecological interactions, microbial physiology, and environmental adaptation mechanisms.

Her expertise bridges laboratory science and field application. She is experienced in environmental sampling design, microbial data interpretation, and translating analytical findings into practical remediation recommendations. Dr. Kurbessoian has authored comprehensive technical reports for healthcare, commercial, and residential facilities, ensuring that remediation strategies are scientifically sound, regulatory-compliant, and tailored to site-specific ecological conditions. With a strong background in fungal ecology, Dr. Kurbessoian is particularly interested in how microbial communities respond to environmental stressors such as moisture, building material composition, and water system chemistry. She approaches remediation not only as contaminant removal, but as ecological restoration—understanding microbial succession, niche dynamics, and environmental drivers that influence regrowth and persistence. At CAER – Center for Applied Ecological Remediation, Dr. Kurbessoian contributes advanced microbiological insight to support sustainable, science-driven remediation strategies. Her work reflects a commitment to ecological balance, public health protection, and the application of microbial science to real-world environmental challenges.

March 2026