Karl Romanowicz

Karl Romanowicz is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Plesa Lab at the University of Oregon since 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Michigan and conducted postdoctoral research at Oregon State University. His research focuses on microbial communities' functional responses to environmental change, leveraging molecular biology techniques to study permafrost thaw, soil microbiomes, and climate impacts.

Education: Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (University of Michigan), Postdoctoral Research (Oregon State University).

Research Interests: Microbial responses to environmental stressors, climate change impacts on ecosystems, and molecular mechanisms driving microbial adaptation. His work integrates genomics, meta-omics, and field studies to understand microbial contributions to carbon cycling and ecosystem resilience.

Key Research Trends: Recent publications highlight permafrost thaw effects on soil microbiomes, nitrogen deposition impacts on fungal activity, and peatland microbial dynamics. His studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to address climate change challenges.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Plesa Lab, collaborating on microbial ecology and environmental microbiology projects.