Thomas Chrzanowski

Name

[Thomas Chrzanowski]

Professor, Biology

chrz@uta.edu

http://mentis.uta.edu/explore/profile/thomas-chrzanowski

Last Updated: December 10, 2019

Education

- 1981 PhD in Microbiology
  Occidental College CA, 1981
- 1976 MS in Mycology
  Occidental College CA, 1976
- 1974 BA in Nursing
  Bloomfield College, 1974
- 1974 BA in Nursing
  Bloomfield College, 1974

Awards and Honors

- Dec 2015 Inducted to the Academy of Distinguished Teachers sponsored by University of Texas System
- Dec 2008 Research Excellence Award sponsored by University of Texas - Arlington
- Dec 2007 Research Excellence Award sponsored by University of Texas - Arlington
- Dec 2006 Research Excellence Award sponsored by University of Texas - Arlington
- Dec 2005 Professional Development Award sponsored by University of Texas - Arlington
- Dec 2005 Research Excellence Award sponsored by University of Texas - Arlington
- Dec 1993 Elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology sponsored by American Academy of Microbiology
- Dec 1992 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching sponsored by University of Texas - Arlington

Publications

Journal Article 2009

The invasive Sorghum halepense harbors endophytic N 2-fixing bacteria and alters soil biogeochemistry
[Rout, MarnieE, Chrzanowski, Thomas]. Plant and Soil. 315, 163-172. "Springer Netherlands".

Journal Article 2007

Prey food quality affects flagellate ingestion rates
[Shannon, SPaul, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Grover, JamesP]. Microbial Ecology. 53, 66-73. "Springer-Verlag".

Journal Article 2006

Seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton in two warm temperate reservoirs: association of taxonomic composition with temperature
[Grover, JamesP, Chrzanowski, Thomas]. Journal of Plankton Research. 28, 1-17. "Oxford University Press".

Journal Article 2004

Limiting resources, disturbance, and diversity in phytoplankton communities
[Grover, JamesP, Chrzanowski, Thomas]. Ecological Monographs. 74, 533-551. "Ecological Society of America".

Journal Article 2001

Effects of mineral nutrients on the growth of bacterio? and phytoplankton in two southern reservoirs
[Chrzanowski, Thomas, Grover, JamesP]. Limnology and Oceanography. 46, 1319-1330. "Wiley-Blackwell".

Journal Article 2000

Pelagic C: N: P stoichiometry in a eutrophied lake: responses to a whole-lake food-web manipulation
[Elser, JamesJ, Sterner, RobertW, Galford, AmyE, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Findlay, DavidL, Mills, KennethH, Paterson, MichaelJ, Stainton, MichaelP, Schindler, DavidW]. Ecosystems. 3, 293-307. "Springer-Verlag".

Journal Article 1998

Stoichiometric constraints on food-web dynamics: a whole-lake experiment on the Canadian Shield
[Elser, JamesJ, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Sterner, RobertW, Mills, KennethH]. Ecosystems. 1, 120-136. "Springer-Verlag".

Journal Article 1997

Clay turbidity and the relative production of bacterioplankton and phytoplankton
[Lind, OwenT, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Davalos-Lind, Laura]. Hydrobiologia. 353, 1-18. "Kluwer Academic Publishers".

1997

The light:nutrient ratio in lakes: the balance of energy and materials affects ecosystem structure and process
[Sterner, RobertW, Elser, JamesJ, Fee, EverettJ, Guildford, StephanieJ, Chrzanowski, Thomas]. The American Naturalist. 150, 663-684. "JSTOR".

Journal Article 1996

Element ratios and growth dynamics of bacteria in an oligotrophic Canadian shield lake
[Chrzanowski, Thomas, Kyle, Marcia, Elser, JamesJ, Sterner, RobertW]. Aquatic Microbial Ecology. 11, 119-125.

1996

Ratios of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in Pseudomonas fluorescens as a model for bacterial element ratios and nutrient regeneration
[Chrzanowski, Thomas, Kyle, Marcia]. Aquatic Microbial Ecology. 10, 115-122.

Journal Article 1995

Elemental ratios and the uptake and release of nutrients by phytoplankton and bacteria in three lakes of the Canadian Shield
[Elser, JJ, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Sterner, RW, Schampel, JH, Foster, DK]. Microbial Ecology. 29, 145-162. "Springer-Verlag".

1995

Nutrient enrichment and nutrient regeneration stimulate bacterioplankton growth
[Chrzanowski, Thomas, Sterner, RW, Elser, JJ]. Microbial Ecology. 29, 221-230. "Springer-Verlag".

Journal Article 1992

Direct and indirect evidence of size-selective grazing on pelagic bacteria by freshwater nanoflagellates
[Simek, Karel, Chrzanowski, Thomas]. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 58, 3715-3720. "American Society for Microbiology".

Journal Article 1991

Annual material processing by a salt marsh-estuarine basin in South Carolina, USA
[Dame, RF, Spurrier, JD, Williams, TM, Kjerfve, B, Zingmark, RG, Wolaver, TG, Chrzanowski, Thomas, McKellar, HN, Vernberg, FJ]. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 72, 153-166. "Inter-Research".

Journal Article 1990

Prey-size selection by freshwater flagellated protozoa
[Chrzanowski, Thomas, Simek, Karel]. Limnology and Oceanography. 35, 1429-1436.

Journal Article 1988

Siderite formation in anoxic deep-sea sediments: A synergetic bacteria controlled process with improtant implications in paleomagnetism
[Ellwood, BrooksB, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Hrouda, Frantisek, Long, GaryJ, Buhl, MargaretL]. Geology. 16, 980-982. "Geological Society of America".

Journal Article 1986

The outwelling hypothesis and North inlet, South Carolina
[Dame, R, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Bildstein, K, Kjerfve, B, McKellar, H, Nelson, D, Spurrier, J, Stancyk, S, Stevenson, H, Vernberg, J, others]. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 33, 217-229. "Inter-Research".

Journal Article 1984

Applicability of the fluorescein diacetate method of detecting active bacteria in freshwater
[Chrzanowski, Thomas, Crotty, RhondaD, Hubbard, JamesG, Welch, RobertP]. Microbial Ecology. 10, 179-185. "Springer-Verlag".

Journal Article 1981

Estimation of material fluxes in an estuarine cross section: A critical analysis of spatial measurement density and errors1
[Kjerfve, Bjorn, Stevenson, LHarold, Proehl, JeffreyA, Chrzanowski, Thomas, Kitchens, WileyM]. Limnology and Oceanography. 26, 325-335. "Wiley-Blackwell".

Presentations

- 2014
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Prey element stoichiometry controls ecological fitness of the flagellate Ochromonas danica", Baylor University, Waco TX. ( , 2014).
- 2009
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Integrity, Morals, and Ethics: In science, in career, and in workplace", University of North Texas, Dallas, TX. ( , 2009).
- 2009
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Life in the plankton: Trophic dynamics at the base of the food web", University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX. ( , 2009).
- 2006
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Microscale surface patterns retard biofilm formation on implantable materials", Alcon Research Labs, Ft. Worth, TX. ( , 2006).
- 2006
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Microscale surface patterns retard biofilm formation on implantable materials", Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Louisiana State University. ( , 2006).
- 2000
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Nutrient limitation of microbial growth in southern reservoirs", Baylor University, Waco TX. ( , 2000).
- 1997
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Element stoichiometry in aquatic microbial food webs", Arizona State University, Arizona State University. ( , 1997).
- 1997
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Element stoichiometry in aquatic microbial food webs", University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX. ( , 1997).
- 1993
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Nitrogen and phosphorus stoichiometry and freshwater microbial food webs", University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, TX. ( , 1993).
- 1993
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Sources of nutrients supporting the growth of bacteria in oligotrophic Canadian Shield lakes", University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. ( , 1993).
- 1993
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Stoichiometry and freshwater microbial food webs", University of Manitoba, Canada, University of Manitoba, Canada. ( , 1993).
- 1986
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Activities of bacterioplankton in a southwestern reservoir", Baylor University, Waco TX. ( , 1986).
- 1986
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Bacterioplankton-phytoplankton coupled carbon flow", University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX. ( , 1986).
- 1985
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Some factors influencing the transport of microbial biomass in a defined tidal basin", University of Texas - Arlington, Arlington, TX. ( , 1985).
- 1984
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Dynamics of microbial populations in salt-marsh flux studies", University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, TX. ( , 1984).
- 1983
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "A summary of an ecosystem study in outwelling", Belle W. Baruch Marine Field Station, Georgetown, SC. ( , 1983).
- 1982
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "The theory and utility of microbial biomass measures in aquatic systems", Belle W. Baruch Marine Field Station, Georgetown, SC. ( , 1982).
- 1981
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Material flows through the North Inlet ecosystem", University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin. ( , 1981).
- 1981
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Microbial biomass transports through a temperate salt marsh", State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY. ( , 1981).
- 1981
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "The ecology of coastal wetlands", University of Michigan at Flint, Flint, MI. ( , 1981).
- 1981
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Transports of total microbial biomass, fungi, and bacteria through a temperate marsh system", State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY. ( , 1981).
- 1980
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Filamentous fungi as indicators of sediment-detritus resuspension in a tidal inlet", Clemson University, Clemson, SC. ( , 1980).
- 1980
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Microbial biomass transport through a southeastern salt marsh", Marine Biological Laboratory, Texas A&M University. ( , 1980).
- 1980
  
  Chrzanowski, Thomas, "Transport of microbial biomass and carbon through a major marsh creek", Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University. ( , 1980).

Support & Funding

This data is entered manually by the author of the profile and may duplicate data in the Sponsored Projects section.

- May 2011 to Dec 2012 Equivalence Verification of Bioluminescene-based Assay Technologies sponsored by Celsis Inc. - $36000
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)
- Jan 2008 to Dec 2008 Evaluation of the Nuance Multi-spectral Imaging Systems for Identification and Discrimination of Particulates from Viable Microorganisms Recovered from Pharmaceutical Solutions. sponsored by Alcon Laboratories - $28000
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)
- June 2006 to Dec 2007 Comparison of Microbial Enumeration of Metabolically Stressed Microorganisms in Aqueous samples by the SCAN RDI and Plate Methods sponsored by Alcon Research, Ltd. - $40000
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)
- Nov 2004 to Nov 2007 Control of Biofilm Formations on Cochlear Implants by Micro-and Nano-patterned Silicone Surfaces sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) - $10000
  (Funded)
- Dec 2004 to Dec 2005 Dispersion of Fungal spores and assessment of growth in ophthalmic preparations sponsored by Alcon Research, Ltd. - $40000
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)
- Jan 2002 to Dec 2004 ARP - Water Quality Issues: Real time assessment of nutrients in equatic systems sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - $100368
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)
- Mar 2001 to Aug 2001 Kinetics of Algal Growth in Metroplex Reservoirs: Bioassay Experiments on Summertime Populations sponsored by Trinity River Authority of Texas - $19358
  (Funded)
- Sept 1993 to July 1995 Undergraduate Research Supplement to: Trophic Structure and The Stoichiometry of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in The Pelagic Food Web sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) - $8500
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)
- June 1992 to Aug 1992 Undergraduate Research Supplement to Trophic Structure and The Stoidhiometry of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Pelagic Food Web sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) - $4750
  Thomas Chrzanowski (Funded)

Students Supervised

- 2011
  Briony Foster, (Biology)
- 2010
  Miranda Newberry, (Biology)
- 2010
  Savanna Bradford, (Biology)
- 2007
  Natalie Hanna, (Biology)
- 2006
  Doty Laurel, (Biology)
- 2006
  Guimel Molina, (Biology)
- 2005
  Paul Shannon, (Biology)
- 2004
  Kory Pennebaker , (Biology)
- 1998
  Michael Hurt, (Biology)
- 1995
  Marcia Kyle, (Biology)
- 1995
  Linda Blum, (Biology)
  Visiting Scientist
- 1989
  Stanly Williams, (Biology)
- 1989
  Karel Simek, (Biology)
- 1987
  Rhonda Crotty, (Biology)
- 1986
  Gregory Hubbard, (Biology)
- 1986
  Judy Yates, (Biology)

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