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Rose CoryView profile

Associate Professor

• Aquatic geochemistry
• Photochemistry
• Organic geochemistry

Rose Cory is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Program in the Environment (PitE) at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Her research focuses on aquatic geochemistry, photochemistry, and organic geochemistry. Key research areas: Carbon cycling in Arctic, temperate, and tropical soils/freshwaters; sunlight-driven oxidation of dissolved organic matter (DOM); microbial degradation processes; iron's role in carbon transformation Her recent work explores DOM dynamics in tropical streams, Arctic groundwater interactions, and cyanobacterial bloom impacts on microbial communities. She leads NSF-funded projects, including a CAREER award (2014), and contributes to the Arctic LTER program. Scientific awards: NSF CAREER Award Rose Cory's lab integrates field studies and modeling to understand how climate change affects DOM degradation pathways, combining optical spectroscopy, DOC/DIC analysis, and mass spectrometry. She mentors PhD candidates Emma Rieb, Emma Johnson, and Masters student Nathan La Framboise, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to Arctic and freshwater systems.

Ian DroppoView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Sediment Transport
• Environmental Science
• Hydrology
• +12 more

Ian Droppo is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University. His research focuses on sediment dynamics, microbial interactions, and contaminant transport in freshwater systems. Key Research Areas: Sediment flocculation, cohesive sediment behavior, microbial floc stability, oil sands environmental impact, urban sediment management. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes metatranscriptomics of sediment flocs, climate impacts on sediment transport, and microbial controls on contaminant mobility in oil sands regions. Labs & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research with co-authors across hydrology, environmental microbiology, and contaminant science. His work informs policy and remediation strategies for industrial and urban water systems.

Jeffrey BlanchardView profile

Associate Professor

• Microbiomes
• Ecology
• Evolution
• +2 more

Jeffrey Blanchard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on microbiomes, ecology, evolution, genomics, and bioinformatics, particularly examining forest microbial communities under climate change. Education: A.S. in Electrical Engineering (Vermont Technical College, 1983), B.S. in Biology (Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1987), Ph.D. in Botany (University of Georgia, 1995) Blanchard’s lab investigates soil microbiome dynamics in the Pioneer Valley, North Quabbin Woods, and Harvard Forest, with applications in biofuels and biotechnology. His work integrates molecular and computational approaches to microbial ecology. His recent research trends include genome-resolved metagenomics, soil virosphere analysis, and microbial community responses to environmental stressors. Key publications address soil carbon dynamics, viral biodiversity, and functional dark matter in microbial genomes. Funding for his research comes from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and New England BioLabs. He collaborates with institutions like the Harvard Forest and National Center for Genome Resources. The lab employs complementary metagenomic techniques and quantitative analyses to study microbial interactions in forest soils, emphasizing ecological and applied implications.

Alexander ProbstView profile

Professor

• Environmental Microbiology
• Bioinformatics
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• +4 more

Prof. Alexander Probst is a W3 Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, leading the Environmental Metagenomics group within the Research Center One Health Ruhr. He is a member of the University Alliance Ruhr collaboration. His research bridges microbiology and bioinformatics, focusing on microbial ecophysiology, One Health, and ecosystem health in subsurface environments. He investigates deep groundwater, aquatic microbial biodiversity, and virus-microbe interactions using metagenomics and microscopy. His work has been supported by prestigious grants, including an ERC Synergy Grant (2023) for the Archean Park project and DFG funding for CRC RESIST. He was recognized as a 'Highly Cited Researcher 2024' by Clarivate. Probst collaborates internationally, such as with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) and the China University of Geosciences (Beijing). His lab’s projects include GENIAL (DOE-funded) for algae biodiversity and MultiKulti for cultivating uncultivated microbes. Research interests include subsurface microbial life, CRISPR-Cas systems, and biotechnological applications of extremophiles. He coordinates data management in the CRC RESIST consortium and leads initiatives like the IQ-Wasser project linking AI to water quality monitoring. His lab’s future work emphasizes microbial interactions in extreme environments and One Health interdisciplinary research. Scientific Awards: Highly Cited Researchers 2024 (Clarivate). Advising and grants: Supervises doctoral researcher Rena (Project A01, CRC RESIST). His grants total over €70 million, including contributions from German federal and state funding for the ACTIVE SITES research building. He collaborates on projects addressing climate change impacts on water systems, microbial symbiosis, and pathogen control in drinking water. Labs/Teams: Probst Lab, part of the Research Center One Health Ruhr, and involved in the University Alliance Ruhr. Active in international networks like the Joint Genome Institute (LBL, USA) and the One Health initiative.

Ran MeiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Microbial Ecology
• Anaerobic Biotechnology
• +5 more

Ran Mei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research investigates microbial ecology at the microbiome-environment interface in natural and engineered water systems, developing microbiology-informed engineering strategies for sustainable water systems. The Mei Research Group integrates genomics, evolutionary biology, and engineering design to decode complex microbiomes and develop solutions for wastewater treatment and environmental protection. Research themes include: 1) Microbial evolution in engineered ecosystems to discover novel metabolic capabilities for pollutant degradation; 2) Microbial biomass degraders for efficient waste decomposition; and 3) Bridging biological and physical dynamics for optimized bioreactor performance. Professor Mei teaches Water Quality Control II (CEE 538) and Water Quality Engineering (CEE 437). He has received several awards including the DOE JGI CSP New Investigator Award (2023) and AEESP Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (2021). Current research grants include projects on microplastic-degrading algae and novel aeration strategies for wastewater treatment.

David SmithView profile

Clinical Professor

• Virology
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Microbiology
• +3 more

David Smith is a Clinical Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the UWA Medical School and the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. His research focuses on virology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology, with a particular emphasis on mosquito-borne viruses, viral evolution, and zoonotic diseases. He has contributed to over 161 peer-reviewed publications and led or collaborated on six research grants, including studies on Ross River virus, SARS-CoV-2 genotyping, and the ecological role of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia. Smith's work addresses global health challenges such as the burden of respiratory syncytial virus in children and the dynamics of viral pathogens in diverse environments. His research integrates genomic sequencing, epidemiological modeling, and ecological studies to understand virus transmission and evolution. Notable projects include the 'Western Australia-driven COVID-19 countermeasures' and investigations into novel flaviviruses in Australian mosquitoes. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, and his findings have been published in journals like Journal of Infection , Medical Journal of Australia , and Pathogens . Smith has supervised eight research projects, advancing knowledge in areas such as viral phylogeny, mosquito biodiversity, and clinical therapeutics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science and public health, with a focus on mitigating the impact of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

Rose M. CoryView profile

Associate Professor

• Aquatic Geochemistry
• Photochemistry
• Organic Geochemistry
• +3 more

Rose M. Cory is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan , affiliated with the Program in the Environment (PitE) . Her research focuses on aquatic geochemistry , photochemistry , and organic geochemistry , particularly the cycling of carbon in Arctic, temperate, and tropical freshwater systems. Research Highlights: Photochemical and microbial degradation of dissolved organic matter (DOM) Role of sunlight, bacteria, and iron in DOM-to-CO2 conversion Groundwater dynamics in permafrost and Arctic watersheds Climate change impacts on carbon export from thawing permafrost Teaching: Winter 2016: ENVRN 284 - Environmental Geology Contact: Email: rmcory@umich.edu Phone: 734.615.3199 Her lab investigates DOM oxidation pathways using advanced analytical techniques (UV-Vis absorbance, fluorescence spectroscopy, mass spectrometry) and integrates field observations with hydrological models. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award for her work on iron and reactive oxygen species in DOM degradation.

Marcel MüllerView profile

Lecturer

• Aerosol Chemistry
• Atmospheric Science
• Pollutant Dynamics
• +1 more

Dr. Marcel Müller is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, affiliated with the Institute for Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics. He holds a Teaching Diploma in Chemistry (2022), a doctorate from ETH Zürich (2019-2022), an MSc ETH in Chemistry (2019), and a BSc ETH in Chemistry (2017). His research focuses on aerosol chemistry, specifically investigating how chemical reactions influence aerosol physicochemical properties and their environmental impacts. Current work involves experimental setups analyzing aged aerosol particles using electrodynamic balance-mass spectrometry under controlled conditions to study atmospheric reaction pathways. Müller's publications predominantly explore atmospheric chemistry (5 recent articles), with specialization in fatty acid ozonolysis kinetics, aerosol oxidation mechanisms, and computational modeling of multiphase systems. His work consistently employs advanced mass spectrometry techniques to characterize particle aging processes. He coordinates teaching for the Biogeochemistry & Pollutant Dynamics major, develops curricula, and supports interdisciplinary courses. Additional roles include organizing the IBP PhD Congress and coordinating the CAS ETH in Climate Innovation program.

Brandi Kiel ReeseView profile

Associate Professor

• Microbial ecology
• Geomicrobiology
• Astrobiology
• +4 more

Brandi Kiel Reese is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama and Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab , where she integrates microbial ecology , geomicrobiology , and systems biology to study aquatic and sediment biogeochemical cycling. Ph.D. in Marine Sciences, Texas A&M University (2011) Research focuses on microbial communities in marine subsurface , coastal hypoxia , and deep continental mines , using metatranscriptomics and high-throughput culturing Collaborates with the International Ocean Discovery Program for deep-sea sediment studies Her recent publications (2019-2014) span coastal hurricane impacts , subsurface microbial guilds , and extreme environment genomics . She mentors students including M.S. Sobol , M.M. Mullis , L.A. Zinke , and R.E. Weisend , and teaches courses in microbial ecology and geomicrobiology .

Katherine D. McMahonView profile

Professor

• Microbial Ecology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Biogeochemistry
• +3 more

Dr. Katherine D. McMahon is a Professor of Bacteriology and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds academic ranks of Professor since 2013, progressing from Assistant (2003) to Associate (2008) Professor. Her education includes a BS and MS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a PhD from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, biogeochemical cycles, and engineered systems like wastewater treatment, with a strong emphasis on phosphorus cycling in freshwater ecosystems. She leads studies in Lake Mendota and the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON). Dr. McMahon teaches courses such as Environmental Microbiology (Microbiology 425) and Biological Interactions (Biocore 587). She has received prestigious awards, including the Schlesinger Award (2021), Kellett Mid-Career Award (2018), and Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (2018). Her lab includes researchers like Shaomei He and graduate students Krys Kibler, Keeley Kuru, and others. Her articles span microbial ecology, viral dynamics, and environmental engineering, with a focus on methylmercury formation, long-term lake studies, and bioremediation. Grants and advising highlight her leadership in microbial systems research. Her lab’s work integrates metagenomics, sensor networks, and ecological modeling to address global environmental challenges.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• String Algorithms
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Laurent Noé is an Associate Professor of Computer Science & Bioinformatics at Université de Lille, affiliated with the FIL (Formations en Informatique de Lille) and the Department of Computer Science & FIL. He is a member of the BONSAI bioinformatics research group within the CRIStAL lab (formerly LIFL). His research focuses on bioinformatics, computational biology, string algorithms, and text indexing, with contributions to tools like YASS, SortMeRNA, and SeedBLAST. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his work emphasizes algorithm development for genomic and metagenomic data analysis. Key research interests include spaced seeds, subset seeds, and efficient sequence alignment methods. His software contributions include tools for read mapping, ribosomal RNA filtering, and sequence comparison. Advising includes multiple PhD students, and his work has been published widely in bioinformatics and computational biology journals.

Helene TouzetView profile

Researcher

• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Metagenomics
• +3 more

Hélène Touzet is a Researcher at the University of Lille, affiliated with the CRIStAL - ESPRIT team and the BONSAI team in the field of Algorithmic Bioinformatics . Her work focuses on developing state-of-the-art algorithms in Computational Biology to analyze DNA, RNA, and protein molecules for applications in Biology and Medicine . Research Interests High-throughput sequencing Metagenomics Noncoding RNA Proteomics Algorithmic Solutions Scientific Contributions PAMPA software suite for ZooMS analysis in Archaeology SortMeRNA tool for filtering ribosomal RNA miRkwood for microRNA detection in plant genomes Porechop_ABI for adapter trimming in Nanopore reads Collaborations & Leadership Member of the scientific board of GDR Bioinformatique Moleculaire Gender equality representative for CRIStAL Active in the Institut Pasteur COMESP committee

• Microbiology
• Bioinformatics
• Sequencing

Jennifer Russell is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of Regina, Faculty of Science. Her research explores microbiology, bioinformatics, and genomic sequencing with applications in environmental and public health. She teaches Introductory Genetics (BIOL 205), Plant Physiology (BIOL 266), and Genetics (BIOL 305). Her publications focus on pathogen genomics (Borrelia, coronaviruses), wastewater microbial communities, and antibiotic resistance dynamics. Work integrates metagenomic and metatranscriptomic techniques to study microbial ecosystems.

Erin EgglestonView profile

Professor

• Molecular Microbial Ecology
• Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms
• Microbial Diversity
• +5 more

Dr. Erin Eggleston is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Middlebury College, specializing in molecular microbial ecology. She joined the faculty in 2017 and leads the Eggleston Lab, focused on microbial diversity in aquatic systems, including cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CHABs), coral reef microbiomes, and extremophilic archaea. Her work integrates molecular techniques with field studies, addressing environmental justice and public health implications. Education: PhD in Microbiology from Cornell University (2015), Hewson Laboratory. Previous roles include Visiting Assistant Professor at St. Lawrence University and adjunct roles at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Sage College. Teaching includes courses on Ecology & Evolution (BIOL 0140), Microbiology (BIOL 0310), Molecular Microbial Ecology (BIOL 0365), and senior seminars on Extremophiles (BIOL 0449). She also teaches Advanced Field Biology (BIOL 0371) and First-Year Seminar (FYSE 1560). Research funding includes USGS grants for Lake Champlain CHAB studies and NOAA Sea Grant for community knowledge integration. Collaborations include projects on T. gondii exposure in traditional foods and mercury methylation in river wetlands. Her lab emphasizes equity through the Microbes and Social Equity group. Key projects: Lake Champlain winter microbial dynamics, coral holobiont resilience, and extremophilic archaea adaptations. Students collaborate on fieldwork and lab analyses, with recent work presented at conferences like PVMS and M2P2.

Sophie CharvetView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microbial Ecology
• Mixotrophy
• Protist Biology
• +5 more

Sophie Charvet is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Susquehanna University, specializing in microbial eukaryote research with a focus on mixoplankton physiology and ecology. Her expertise spans microbiology, molecular biology, and aquatic systems, utilizing techniques like transcriptomics, microscopy, and flow cytometry. She holds a PhD from Université Laval (Canada) and additional degrees from McGill University and Université Louis Pasteur. Education: PhD, Université Laval MSc, Université Laval BS, McGill University BACH, Université Louis Pasteur Her research explores mixotrophic organisms' adaptability in polar and marine environments, addressing carbon dynamics and environmental responses. Key themes include nutrient stress, light availability, and microbial community interactions. She has developed tools like AFISsys for brackish water sample preservation and contributed to understanding Arctic lake microbial communities. Honors and awards remain unspecified in the provided information. Her grants and advising roles are not detailed here. She leads a lab focused on molecular and ecological analysis of protists and mixotrophic organisms.