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Lara FerryView profile

Professor

• Functional Morphology
• Aquatic Organisms
• Biomechanics
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Lara Ferry is the Vice President of Research at Arizona State University (ASU), holding the title of President’s Professor. She is affiliated with the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, specifically the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, and serves as graduate faculty in the School of Life Sciences. Her roles include advancing research strategies, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhancing partnerships with institutions, communities, donors, and industry. Ferry is also a PLuS Alliance Fellow, a Senior Global Futures Scientist at the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, and affiliated with the Biodesign Institute and Global Security Initiative. She holds honors faculty status in ASU’s Barrett Honors College. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Biology from Cal Poly State University, M.S. in Marine Science from San Francisco State University, Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UC Irvine, and postdoctoral work at UC Davis. Her research focuses on functional morphology, particularly the evolution of jaws and skeletal materials in aquatic organisms. She has contributed to understanding prey capture mechanisms in fish and the biomechanics of cartilage in elasmobranchs. Ferry’s awards include the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award, 2014 Outstanding Research/Creative Activity Award, and the 2018 President’s Professor title. She has led initiatives in equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) and served on boards of professional societies like the American Elasmobranch Society and Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Her editorial roles include Senior Executive Editor of Functional Ecology and editorial board memberships in journals like Integrative & Comparative Biology . Her research activity spans functional morphology, biomechanics, and marine physiology, with grants focused on interdisciplinary education and diversity in STEM. Notable projects include studies on cartilage strength in sharks and collaborations on cultural change in professional societies.

Jennifer L ClarkeView profile

Professor

• Statistical Methodology
• Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
• Data Mining/Machine Learning
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Jennifer L. Clarke is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Director of the Quantitative Life Science Initiative. She holds leadership roles in enabling big data integration across the University of Nebraska system through collaborative research programs. Her affiliations include the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Dr. Clarke's research focuses on statistical methodology for high-dimensional data, computational biology, bioinformatics, and bacterial genomics. Her work bridges statistical innovation with applications in oncology, microbiome analysis, and agricultural phenomics. Key areas include predictive modeling, machine learning, and genomic/metagenomic data integration. Her recent publications span cancer biomarker discovery, plant phenotyping methodologies, and microbial community analysis, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Articles emphasize translational applications like therapeutic target identification and precision agriculture. Dr. Clarke leads initiatives fostering collaboration between statisticians and domain scientists, including the Quantitative Life Science Initiative and contributions to the Agricultural Genome-to-Phenome Initiative (AG2PI). Her work advances data-driven solutions for healthcare and food security challenges. Notable projects include developing statistical tools for microbiome studies, analyzing root architecture via 3D imaging, and investigating cranberry-derived compounds' cancer-inhibitory mechanisms. Her methodological contributions include hybrid clustering techniques and predictive model validation frameworks.

Michael BaymView profile

Associate Professor

• Microbial Evolutionary Genomics
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Computational Biology
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Dr. Michael Baym is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School with affiliate appointments in Microbiology and the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology, and as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He leads the Baym Lab, which studies microbial evolutionary genomics and antibiotic resistance through a hybrid of experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches. His research focuses on: Antibiotic Resistance Evolution and practical interventions Mobile Genetic Elements (plasmids, phages, transposons) Computational Genomic Algorithms for big data analysis Synthetic Biology tools and technologies Key recent publications explore phage discovery systems , phylogenetic compression of microbial genomes, and RNA-guided gene drives in plasmids. His work is supported by multiple NIH/NIGMS and NSF grants including a MIRA award. Scientific honors include: Packard Fellowship (2018) Pew Biomedical Scholarship (2020) Sloan Research Fellowship (2020) A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award (2021) SSQBio Mentorship Award (2022) The lab actively trains PhD students and postdoctoral fellows with alumni occupying academic and industry positions globally. Current team members include researchers from interdisciplinary backgrounds working at the intersection of experiment, computation, and theory .

Haagen KlausView profile

Professor

• Bioarchaeology
• Paleopathology
• Dental Anthropology
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Haagen Klaus is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at George Mason University, specializing in bioarchaeology, paleopathology, and forensic anthropology. Since 2013, he has directed research on the north coast of Peru, focusing on human skeletal biology, mortuary practices, and the impacts of colonialism and environmental stressors on prehistoric and historic societies. Ph.D., Department of Anthropology, The Ohio State University (2008) M.A., Department of Anthropology, Southern Illinois University (2003) B.A., Department of Anthropology, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2000) Klaus's research explores biocultural transformations in complex societies, with emphasis on health, violence, identity, and ethnogenesis. His Lambayeque Valley Biohistory Project (founded 2003) investigates skeletal markers of disease, stress, and violence across 10,000 years of Andean history. Methodologies include isotopic chemistry, ancient DNA analysis, and dental phenetics. Recent work (2025) examines oral microbiomes during Spanish colonization, syndemic processes in colonial dynamics, and stress indicators in pre- and postcontact populations. Projects integrate osteoimmunology, ecoimmunology, and life history trade-offs to understand physiological and cultural resilience. Current graduate students under his supervision include Rae-Ocean Blake, Kimberly Hargrave, Megan Jankowski, Emily Schopmeyer, and Celeste Schultheiss. He leads international collaborations involving Peruvian, Japanese, Canadian, and American researchers through the Lambayeque Valley Biohistory Project.

John F. StolzView profile

Professor

• Microbial Metal Reduction
• Biogeochemistry
• Shale Gas Microbiology
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John Stolz is Professor of Environmental Microbiology and Director of Environmental and Energy Engineering at Duquesne University's School of Science and Engineering. His NASA-trained research examines microbial metal reduction, modern stromatolite ecosystems, and shale gas extraction impacts. His lab investigates arsenic/selenium biotransformation pathways, microbial communities in Shark Bay stromatolites, and environmental impacts of unconventional energy development. Recognized with multiple excellence awards including the Nobel J. Dick Endowed Chair. Over 150 publications explore microbial respiration mechanisms, biogeochemical cycling, and environmental bioremediation. Current grants support water quality testing near shale gas operations.

Pixu ShiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microbiome Research
• Longitudinal/Temporal Omic Data
• Integration of Omic Data
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Pixu Shi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University's School of Medicine. Previously, they served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018-2020) and as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2016-2018). Dr. Shi earned their PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 under advisor Hongzhe Li. They also hold an MS in Biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania (2015), an MS in Statistics from Rutgers University (2012), and a BS in Statistics from Peking University (2010). Dr. Shi's research focuses on developing statistical methods for Microbiome Research, Longitudinal/Temporal Omic Data analysis, Integration of Omic Data, Spatial Omics, and High-dimensional Statistical Inference. Their work bridges statistical theory with practical applications in biomedical research, particularly in microbiome studies where they've made significant contributions with the TEMPTED (TEMPoral TEnsor Decomposition) method. The article trends show a strong focus on microbiome analysis, statistical methodology development, and applications in obesity, infectious disease, and cancer research. Their most recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates expertise in tensor decomposition methods, longitudinal data analysis, and integrating microbiome data with clinical outcomes across diverse areas including adolescent obesity, viral infections, and cancer metastases. Dr. Shi has secured multiple substantial research grants from major institutions including the National Institutes of Health (NIMH, NIAID, NCI, NIDDK, NIA), totaling over a decade of continuous funding for projects related to microbiome research, HIV/AIDS, cancer biomarkers, and metabolic studies. They actively contribute to education through teaching courses such as BIOSTAT 905: Linear Models and Inference at Duke University and previously taught statistics courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Shi has also organized specialized workshop series including Quantitative Methods for HIV/AIDS, Microbiome, Immunology, and Cancer Bioinformatics.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Chemistry
• Green Rusts
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Hans Christian Bruun Hansen is a Professor in Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on solid-solution processes governing pollutant fate in soils and sediments with applications in soil and water remediation. His primary research areas include: Engineering and reactivity of iron(II)iron(III) hydroxides ("green rusts") Phosphate bonding in anoxic soils Fate of natural toxins like ptaquiloside and glucosinolates Hansen pioneered critical discoveries in environmental chemistry, including demonstrating green rusts' reducing capacity for nitrate-to-ammonium conversion and dehalogenation of chlorinated compounds. His recent work shows green rusts can form 1 nm thick iron oxide sheets for catalytic applications. His research on natural toxins documented carcinogenic ptaquiloside in soil and elucidated degradation kinetics. Hansen has secured over 35 million DKK in research funding through projects like SupremeTech (phosphorus remediation) and Iron-X (solvent degradation). He teaches environmental chemistry from BSc to PhD levels and has supervised 69 MSc and 25 PhD theses. As Head of the Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics (40 researchers), he leads initiatives like the EnvEuro MSc program and Sino-Danish Water Research Center. His laboratory focuses on nanoscale remediation materials and natural toxin analysis.

• Sepsis
• Innate Immunity
• Neonatal Immunology
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Andrew Currie is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, within the College of Environmental and Life Sciences. He leads the Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics and co-heads the Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team with Clinical Professor Tobias Strunk at the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccine & Infectious Diseases at Telethon Kids Institute. His research focuses on immunology and infectious diseases in pediatric populations, particularly sepsis diagnostics and neonatal immunity. Education: PhD (Immunology, University of Western Australia, 2001); BSc (Biotechnology with Honors, Murdoch University, 1997). Research Interests: Sepsis diagnostics, innate immunity mechanisms in neonates, medical biotechnology for diagnostics (e.g., biosensors), and translational research in pediatric infections. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Canada, Denmark, the UK, US, and China. Aims to reduce sepsis burden in vulnerable populations through advanced molecular methods and interdisciplinary partnerships. Key Affiliations: Lead of Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch University), Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Honorary Associate at Kids Research Institute Australia. Past roles include leadership in the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics. Scientific Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles focusing on sepsis biomarkers, neonatal immunity, tick-borne diseases, and clinical trials for interventions like vitamin C and probiotics in critical illness. Active in developing precision medicine approaches for neonatal sepsis. Grants & Funding: Co-leads major projects on sepsis diagnostics and neonatal infection, supported by national and international grants. Collaborates on multi-institutional initiatives. Labs/Teams: Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch) and Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team (Telethon Kids Institute). Works closely with the Personalised Medicine Centre and Health Futures Institute.

Lisa GiegView profile

Professor

• Petroleum Microbiology
• Anaerobic Biodegradation
• Microbial Corrosion
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Lisa Gieg is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary, where she leads research in environmental microbiology. She holds a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Alberta (1991) and Ph.D. in Microbiology from the same institution (1996). Her laboratory investigates microbial processes in energy environments, focusing on anaerobic hydrocarbon biodegradation pathways and applications in bioremediation and energy recovery. Dr. Gieg's research examines how anaerobic microorganisms metabolize hydrocarbons and related compounds in contaminated environments and natural reservoirs. Her work elucidates novel biodegradation pathways under sulfate-reducing and methanogenic conditions through cultivation, analytical chemistry, and molecular biology approaches. Current applications include anaerobic bioremediation, enhanced methane recovery from marginal oilfields, biocorrosion mitigation, paraffin treatment, heavy oil recovery, oil sands tailings reclamation, and souring control. Her recent publications demonstrate advances in understanding microbiologically influenced corrosion mechanisms, naphthenic acid biodegradation, piezophile microbiology, and enzyme biotechnology for oilfield applications. This research bridges fundamental microbial ecology with practical solutions for energy industry challenges. Gieg teaches Microbial Physiology (CMMB 443) and Petroleum Microbiology (CMMB 545), training students in environmental microbiology concepts and techniques.

• Bioinformatics
• Genomic Epidemiology
• Metagenomics
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Tommi Mäklin is a researcher affiliated with the University of Helsinki, conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of bioinformatics, microbiology, and genomic epidemiology. His work focuses on bacterial pathogen analysis, metagenomics, and the application of computational methods to study infectious diseases. Mäklin has contributed to high-impact studies on topics such as colibactin-producing Escherichia coli's link to cancer incidence, hospital-acquired infections during the pandemic, and enhanced metagenomic analysis tools like TRACS and Themisto. Key affiliations include visiting research positions at the University of Oslo (2024) and EMBL European Bioinformatics Institute (2023–2023), where he received the Theory@EMBL Visitor fellowship. His research has been featured in prominent journals like Nature Communications and The Lancet Microbe , with findings highlighted in media such as Yle and HS. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided materials. Research Interests: Genomic epidemiology, bacterial pathogen transmission, metagenomics, antibiotic resistance, and computational methods for microbial analysis. His recent work explores geographical cancer incidence correlations with bacterial exposure, hospital pathogen surveillance, and scalable genomic tools for outbreak analysis. Awards include recognition for methodological advancements in bioinformatics and microbial genomics.

Craig L. JustView profile

Professor

• Use of sensors to measure water quality
• Freshwater mussels as living biosensors
• Fate of pharmaceuticals in wastewater treatment
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Craig L. Just holds the Donald E. Bently Professorship in Engineering and serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He also works as a Faculty Research Engineer at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering and Science (2001) and an MA in Chemistry (1994), both from the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa respectively, his career spans over two decades of academic and practical contributions. Education: PhD, Environmental Engineering and Science, University of Iowa (2001) MA, Chemistry, University of Northern Iowa (1994) BS, Chemistry, University of Northern Iowa (1992) Dr. Just's research focuses on water quality monitoring through sensor technology, freshwater mussel biosensing , pharmaceutical contaminant removal , and PCB exposure analysis from dredging operations. His work bridges environmental engineering with ecological health and sustainable systems. Recent publications highlight trends in anaerobic digestion optimization , PCB emission characterization , and machine learning applications for biogas prediction. He has extensively studied constructed wetlands , nitrogen cycling , and flood risk mitigation in agricultural and urban contexts. As director of the Iowa Wastewater and Waste to Energy Research Program, he leads initiatives connecting bioremediation , smart infrastructure , and community engagement . His projects span from hydrological modeling in Iowa to international water programs in Honduras.

Elizabeth A. EdwardsView profile

Professor

• Bioremediation
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Anaerobic Microbial Processes
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Elizabeth A. Edwards is a University Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry , with cross-appointments to the Department of Cell & Systems Biology . As Director of BioZone and Canada Research Chair in Anaerobic Biotechnology, she leads groundbreaking research in microbial bioremediation of groundwater pollutants and industrial wastewater treatment through anaerobic digestion. Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (Stanford, 1993) M.Eng. and B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering (McGill, 1985/1983) Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Her research focuses on anaerobic microbial communities that degrade pollutants like chlorinated solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons. Using advanced molecular biology, genomics, proteomics , and biochemical pathway analysis , her lab investigates functional interactions in microbial consortia and translates discoveries to commercial applications such as the KB-1® bioproduct . Recent studies examine enzyme activity, lignocellulose degradation, and granulation dynamics in anaerobic reactors. Scientific Recognition: 2020 Killam Prize in Engineering 2016 Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) 2014 Royal Society of Canada Fellow 2011 Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellow 2011 AAAS Fellow 2008-2010 Killam Research Fellowship She supervises extensive graduate student projects spanning enzyme discovery, bioremediation optimization, and microbial consortium analysis. Her lab collaborates with GeoSyntec Consultants and SiREM Labs for field implementation of bioremediation strategies.

Onur G. ApulView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanotechnology in Water Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• PFAS Remediation
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Dr. Onur G. Apul is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maine and an incoming faculty member at Penn State. He holds a Ph.D. from Clemson University (2014) and bachelor's/master's degrees from Middle East Technical University (Turkey). His research focuses on nanotechnology-driven solutions for water treatment challenges, particularly PFAS and microplastics pollution. He leads the Apul Research Group, which explores advanced oxidation processes, nanomaterials, and nanobubble technologies. Key achievements include developing predictive models for PFAS adsorption, thermal regeneration of activated carbon, and microwave-enhanced remediation. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science, Clemson University (2014) M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2009) B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2006) Research Interests: Nanomaterials for water treatment (graphene, CNTs) PFAS remediation and thermal regeneration of adsorbents Microplastic pollution dynamics and mitigation Nanobubble-enhanced oxygen transfer in aquaculture Sustainable engineering solutions for emerging contaminants Awards: 2023 Early Career Research Recognition, Maine College of Engineering and Computing Lab & Team: The Apul Research Group includes postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates working on projects like PFAS lifecycle analysis, nanobubble applications, and space-based water treatment. Notable collaborations include Yale University, Arizona State University, and Penn State.

İpek İmamoğluView profile

Professor

• Environmental Chemistry
• Organic Compound Fate
• Microplastic-Organic Interactions
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Prof. İpek İmamoğlu is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, specializing in environmental chemistry and pollutant fate. She holds leadership roles, including former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2012-2015) and Vice Chair of the Environmental Engineering Department (2009-2012). Her research focuses on organic compound fate, microplastic interactions, contaminated site management, and receptor modeling for pollutants like PCBs and PBDEs. Education: PhD from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2001), M.S. from University of Newcastle upon Tyne (1996), and B.S. from METU (1995). Awards include the METU Ph.D. Dissertation Supervision Award (2017, 2010) and the British Chevening Scholarship (1995/96). She has supervised over 20 PhD and MS students in environmental chemistry and engineering. Research spans contaminated sediment remediation, PCB/PBDE degradation pathways, and policy impacts of microplastics. Her projects include TUBITAK-funded studies on microplastic-organic interactions and POPs management. She advises on national policies, including Turkey’s implementation of the Stockholm Convention on POPs. Key Projects: Molecular Level Microplastic-Organic Interactions (TUBITAK 2021), PCB Fate in Aquatic Sediments (TUBITAK 2015), and Zeolite-Wastewater Treatment (METU Funded 2002). Awards: UWM Dissertator Fellowship, NATO Travel Grant, and ISO 17025 Auditor Certification. Her publications (over 80) cover environmental forensics, receptor modeling, and bioremediation. She actively participates in international conferences and serves as a consultant for UNDP and EU-funded initiatives.

Vincenzo AbbateView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Analytical Toxicology
• Forensic Chemistry
• Metal Chelators
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Dr Vincenzo Abbate is a Senior Lecturer in Bioanalysis at King's College London , affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and serving as Programme Director for the MSc in Analytical Toxicology . He holds a Pharm.D. (2004, Federico II University of Naples) and a PhD in Chemistry and Analytical Sciences (2008, The Open University) . Prominent research themes include: Metal Chelators for Medical/Diagnostic Applications New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Toxicology Forensic Drug Analysis Nuclear Medicine Radiotracers Recent publications highlight advancements in nanoneedles for lipidomics , thallium-based radiopharmaceuticals , and stability studies of synthetic cathinones , with a focus on interdisciplinary collaborations across bioanalysis, synthetic chemistry, and clinical translational research . Scientific Recognition : Maplethorpe Fellowship (2008) Chartered Chemist (CChem) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) President of IUPAC Subcommittee on Toxicology and Risk Assessment His grants and projects include BBSRC , MRC , and Parkinson’s UK funding, with industrial partnerships like Theragnostics Ltd and TicTac Communications . He leads a team of 10 researchers and is actively involved in Spatial Biology Network and Multiscale Biofilm Research Hub initiatives.