Ph.D. Environmental Science
M.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc(Hons) (Environmental & Biological Sciences), Majoring in Hydrology & Geohydrology
B.Sc. (Environmental & Biological Sciences), Majoring in Geology & Microbiology
What inspires me most is the chance to make a real difference through science. I'm driven by curiosity and the belief that every challenge in our environment holds an opportunity to learn, improve, and protect what matters most. Working across microbiology, toxicology, and environmental science has shown me how interconnected our world is, and that even small discoveries can have a big impact on communities and ecosystems.
What makes me tick is turning complex problems into clear solutions, whether it’s in the lab, out in the field, or collaborating with others. I find energy in exploring new ideas, sharing knowledge, and building projects that not only answer questions but also create pathways for positive change. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to leaving the environment and the people who depend on it better than I found it.
Lab management
Social media management
Stakeholder event manager
Grant award (US$1,133): for further research on microplastic popper pollution during graduation.
Golden Key International Honour Society Member.
PUBLICATIONS:
Bredenhann, L., La Grange, D., Bezuidenhout, C., & Molale-Tom, L. 2023. Physico-chemical and microbiological analysis of the Loopspruit River, North West Province: A metagenomic approach. Water Science & Technology: Water Supply, 23, 94–119. https://doi.org/ 10.2166/ws.2022.431
Bredenhann, L., Horn, S., & Pieters, R. Potentially sacrificing human and environmental health for food security. ENVIRA Newsletter.
Bredenhann, L. & Bouwman, H. The plastic pollution problem: Possible solutions for environmental conservation. CLES In Press. Newsletter.
CONFERENCES:
Poster presentation at Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe 34th annual meeting. Seville, Spain. 2024. The glyphosate dilemma: The tug-of-war between food security & environmental health. L. Bredenhann, S. Horn & R. Pieters.
Poster presentation at Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 43rd annual meeting. Virtual. 2022. Potentially sacrificing human and environmental health for food security. L. Bredenhann, S. Horn & R. Pieters.
Poster presentation at Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Africa 10th Biennial Conference. Virtual. 2021. Glyphosate-based herbicide usage: South Africa’s killer? L. Bredenhann, S. Horn & R. Pieters.
Poster presentation at 20th International Symposium on Health-Related Water Microbiology (HRWM). 2019. Modelling physico-chemical and microbiological water quality, a geospatial analysis. L. Bredenhann, C.M.S. Mienie & C.C. Bezuidenhout.
Poster presentation at 8th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and the Environment (ARAE). 2019. Using geospatial analysis to model physico-chemical and microbiological water quality. L. Bredenhann, C. de Bruyn & C.C. Bezuidenhout.
