About
Dr. Christopher Garner is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SNU), affiliated with the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Oklahoma (2024) and a B.S. in 2018 from the same institution. His research focuses on methane-oxidizing bacteria, microbial ecology, and bioremediation.
Research interests include the physiology and ecology of methanotrophs, isolation of novel bacterial species, and applications in biotechnology. He emphasizes the role of microorganisms in global nutrient cycling and infrastructure sustainability. Dr. Garner has been awarded the 2022 Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Dissertation Research Fellowship for his work in microbial research.
Recent publications (2024) explore industrial applications of Methylocystis species, novel methanotroph species discovery, microbial interactions under varying oxygen conditions, and isolation from landfill environments. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with practical environmental solutions.
Teaching responsibilities include microbiology courses, and he actively promotes science education innovation. No grants or advising records are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.
