About
Anna Faber is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in the School of Molecular Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on developing microbial solutions for marine plastic pollution. She holds a B.Sc. in Biology from Philipps University Marburg, Germany, and a Staatsexamen (M.Sc. equivalent) in education. Her research integrates synthetic biology, biochemistry, and microbial ecology, with a focus on eDNA, bioinformatics for plastic-degrading enzymes, and science communication.
Education:
- B.Sc. in Biology, Philipps University Marburg (2018)
- Staatsexamen (M.Sc. equivalent) in Biology/Chemistry/Education, Philipps University Marburg (2021)
Research Interests:
- Engineering microbial solutions for plastic pollution
- eDNA/metagenome sequencing and bioinformatics
- Science communication and public outreach
Awards:
- UWA Grand Challenges Making A Difference (Impact) grant (2024)
- Lotterywest IdeaStarter Fund (2023)
- Robson and Robertson Award (2023 & 2022)
- Forrest PhD Scholarship (2022)
Grants & Activities:
- Science communication initiatives via radio, podcasts, and NGOs
- Public lectures on marine science and environmental issues
- Member of the Forrest Research Foundation
Labs & Teams: FritzLab (UWA), collaborating on microbial enzyme research for plastic degradation.
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