Carlos C. Goller

Carlos C. Goller is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State), within the College of Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2002), a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Emory University (2008), and postdoctoral fellowships at Duke University Medical Center (2009–2012) and NC State (2012–2015). His research interests span molecular microbiology, metagenomics, epidemiology, and science education, with a focus on integrating high-throughput discovery, open educational practices, and technology into teaching. He leads initiatives such as the Delftia Project, leveraging citizen science and undergraduate research to study microbial gold precipitation. Goller has contributed to numerous grants, including NSF-funded projects on active learning networks and open educational resources.

Education:

• B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2002
• Ph.D., Emory University, 2008
• Hartwell Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, Duke University, 2009–2012
• Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar, NC State, 2012–2015

Research Areas: Molecular microbiology, metagenomics, high-throughput discovery, and science education. Techniques include bacterial culture, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and metabolic modeling. Notable projects include studying Delftia acidovorans' gold precipitation mechanisms and developing curricula for open educational practices.

Grants and Awards: Over $2.5M in NSF/NIH funding, including leadership roles in the RCN-UBE HITS network and the Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory Education Modules (MBLEMs) initiative. Recognitions include the NC State Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award (2023), Outstanding Teacher Award, and multiple editorial roles in journals like JMBE.

Labs/Teams: Biotechnology Program faculty, member of the Genetics and Genomics Academy, and collaborator in interdisciplinary projects with Duke, Emory, and international institutions.