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• Environmental Engineering
• Water Quality and Pollution
• Microbiology
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Émilie Bédard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She serves as a member of the CentrEau and CREDEAU water treatment research centers, with associate membership at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center . Her career spans environmental engineering, microbiology, and water quality research. Doctorate from École Polytechnique de Montréal (2015) Combined Master-PhD in Civil Engineering Bachelor in Chemical Engineering with environmental concentration Dr. Bédard's research focuses on water quality in building systems , particularly studying Legionella pneumophila and Pseudomonas aeruginosa transmission through cooling towers, plumbing systems, and wastewater. She investigates antimicrobial resistance genes in urban water systems and explores rainwater harvesting sustainability. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in bioaerosol generation from water systems, antimicrobial resistance dynamics, and energy-water nexus challenges. Her work combines fluid dynamics , molecular microbiology , and environmental engineering to address public health risks. Supervises 5 PhD students and 2 research masters students Co-directed 4 thesis projects Previously mentored 6 completed graduate theses Her team collaborates with media outlets like ICI Première Montréal for public science communication, addressing topics like antibiotic resistance and climate change and rainwater harvesting practices.

James ShucksmithView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Flooding Hydrodynamics
• Water Quality Modeling
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
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Dr James Shucksmith is a Senior Lecturer in Water Engineering at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Sheffield. After completing his undergraduate degree and PhD at the same department, he joined the academic staff in 2010 following a KTP associate role with Yorkshire Water. His research focuses on urban flooding hydrodynamics, water quality modeling, and sustainable drainage systems. Co-director of EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience Current projects: Real Time Abstraction Management (with Severn Trent Water), Centaur FloodInteract Research interests include: Urban flood hydrodynamics and drainage-surface flow interactions Water quality forecasting tools for surface water abstraction Development of local real-time control systems for urban drainage Experimental validation of flood models using PIV measurements His publications (2010-2025) cover topics like contaminant transport in flooded sewer systems, longitudinal dispersion modeling, and real-time control optimization. Recent work focuses on data-driven approaches for Cryptosporidium prediction and E. coli forecasting.

Hannah ReynoldsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fungal Evolution
• Microbial Ecology
• Genomics
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Hannah Reynolds is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Western Connecticut State University. Her research focuses on fungal evolution and ecology, particularly the genomic mechanisms driving pathogen adaptation and environmental resilience. She teaches courses in microbiology, soil ecology, and senior research. Her research interests span: Fungal genomic responses to environmental stressors Evolution of hallucinogenic mushroom gene clusters Nitrate assimilation shifts in White-nose Syndrome pathogen Soil fungal communities under anthropogenic impacts Recent publication trends highlight interdisciplinary work combining field studies, genomic analysis, and computational modeling to understand fungal pathogenesis and ecological adaptation. Student Opportunities : She supervises research projects for WCSU's M.S. in Integrated Biodiversity, including fieldwork for White-nose Syndrome monitoring and local fungal biodiversity surveys.

• Fungal Evolution
• Population Genetics
• Mitochondrial DNA Variation
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Jianping Xu is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McMaster University, specializing in the ecology and evolutionary genetics of fungi. His research explores evolutionary mechanisms in fungal populations from environmental, clinical, and host-associated contexts. Institution: McMaster University Department: Biology Research Overview: Integrates microbiology, molecular genetics, and quantitative approaches to study fungal evolution. Research Interests include: Population genetics of human and animal fungal pathogens Mitochondrial DNA variation and inheritance Development of biomarkers for fungal identification Microbiome impacts on host health Publication Trends show focus on fungal pathogenesis, environmental adaptation, and genomic analyses across species like Cryptococcus , Aspergillus , and agricultural fungi. Teaching & Outreach connects to McMaster's biology programs, with research stories highlighting fungal-based innovations (e.g., mushroom plastics) and clinical studies on drug-resistant pathogens.

Terence S. CroftsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Antibiotic resistome
• Microbiome
• Microbiology
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Terence S. Crofts serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, leading the active Crofts Micro Lab research group. His work bridges microbiology, biochemistry, and clinical applications with a primary focus on antibiotic resistance mechanisms and host-microbiome interactions. Dr. Crofts' research centers on the antibiotic resistome across diverse environments including soil microbiomes, infant gut ecosystems, and human pathogens. His investigations span enzymatic resistance mechanisms (particularly nitroreductases and β-lactam catabolism), corrinoid biochemistry (vitamin B12 analogs), and the critical role of microbiome composition in neonatal sepsis outcomes and cancer immunotherapy efficacy. His lab employs genomic, biochemical, and gnotobiotic mouse model approaches to dissect microbial adaptation to antibiotics. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) resistome dynamics in environmental and clinical settings, (2) microbiome-immune system crosstalk in disease models, and (3) specialized microbial metabolism of antibiotics and cofactors. His work increasingly connects fundamental resistance mechanisms to clinical outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations like preterm infants. Dr. Crofts mentors a robust team of undergraduate and graduate researchers, as evidenced by lab group photos, award recognitions (including Elizabeth's SEBASM award), and student poster presentations. The Crofts Micro Lab maintains a collaborative environment with documented lab lunches, team activities, and active participation in scientific conferences. Lab members engage in techniques ranging from chemominipreps to metagenomic library construction, supporting the group's diverse research portfolio.

Daniel BoleyView profile

Professor

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
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Daniel Boley is a Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota, within the College of Science and Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for the Graduate Program in Data Science, which offers a Master's of Science and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. His office is located in Kenneth H. Keller Hall at 4-225C. Professor Boley's research spans computational methods in linear algebra, scalable data mining algorithms, and applications in systems biology and bioinformatics. His work focuses on scalable algorithms for convex optimization in machine learning, analysis of networks and graphs from metabolic biochemical networks, and wireless device networks. He has made significant contributions to numerical linear algebra methods for control problems, parallel algorithms, and iterative methods for matrix eigenproblems. His research interests also include algebraic models in systems and evolutionary biology, and biochemical metabolic networks. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying graph theory and network analysis to diverse domains including robot swarms, medical imaging (particularly for glioblastoma and COVID-19 diagnosis), and metabolic network analysis. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in biology and medicine, with a consistent emphasis on developing scalable computational methods. The trend shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with medical researchers. Distinguished Member by the ACM Top university award for post baccalaureate, graduate and professional education Distinguished University Teaching Professor title Professor Boley has advised numerous PhD students including Tatiana Lenskaia (2021), Shaozhe Tao (2018), Ham Ching Lam (2014), and others dating back to 1994. His research has been supported by various grants enabling work on scalable computation of elementary pathways through metabolic networks, Markov models of viral evolution, and scalable data mining algorithms for text analysis. He has developed software tools for clustering, dot plot visualization, and educational graphics. Professor Boley directs the Graduate Program in Data Science and has been involved in projects such as the Principal Direction Divisive Partitioning (PDDP) Project. His research group develops practical implementations of theoretical advances, including the PDDP clustering algorithm, Dot.py genome viewer, and various educational graphics tools for introductory programming courses. He maintains active collaborations across disciplines, particularly in bioinformatics and medical imaging applications.

• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Cancer Immunology
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Sara E Hamilton Hart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota, with leadership roles in Microbiology and Cancer Immunology. Her research focuses on immune responses to pathogens, vaccine development, and aging-related immune dysregulation. Key Affiliations: University of Minnesota, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Research Interests: Dr. Hart's work spans immunology, microbiology, and vaccinology. She investigates: Therapeutic applications of IL-15 in malaria vaccines Immune responses in preclinical mouse models, including 'dirty' mice Senescent cell effects on pathogen control Fetal immune system development influenced by maternal microbial exposure CRISPR/Cas9-based NK cell engineering for enhanced immunity Recent Publications: Her 15 most recent articles show a focus on T/B cell responses in malaria, NK cell dysfunction, immune aging, and vaccine strategies using cytokine modulation. Key themes include IL-15's role in antibody production, KLRG1+ T cell plasticity, and maternal-fetal immune interactions. Labs & Collaborations: Dr. Hart leads research at the Center for Immunology and collaborates with NIH-funded teams on Plasmodium and SARS-CoV-2 studies. Her projects often involve translational approaches bridging basic immunology and clinical applications.

Jonathan DaviesView profile

Associate Professor

• Phylogenetic Ecology
• Applied Conservation Science
• Ecosystems and Climate Change
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Dr. Jonathan Davies is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, with dual affiliations in the Department of Botany and Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences. His research focuses on phylogenetic ecology, integrating evolutionary biology with ecological systems to address biodiversity conservation and climate change challenges. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Departments: Botany; Forest and Conservation Sciences Research Center: Biodiversity Research Center Email: j.davies@ubc.ca Research Interests : At the intersection of ecology and evolution, Davies' work explores phylogenetic approaches to conservation science, climate change biology, and disease ecology. His lab investigates: Climate change impacts on biodiversity and disease emergence Phylogenetic dilution effects in forest pest dynamics Evolutionary patterns in plant-herbivore interactions Statistical methods for phylogenetic analysis Global biodiversity patterns and diversification rates Eco-phylogenetics of protected area effectiveness

• Microbiology
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
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HACER MURATOĞLU is a Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics , Karadeniz Technical University . Her research focuses on Microbiology , Virology , and Molecular Biology , particularly the study of entomopoxviruses and iridoviruses. She has contributed significantly to understanding viral protein functions, including protein kinases, glycosyltransferases, and nucleases, with applications in biological control and host-pathogen interactions . Her research spans several subfields: Viral Protein Kinases and Their Substrate Specificity Glycosyltransferase Enzymatic Activities Baculovirus Vector Engineering Bacterial Pathogens in Insect Pests Transcriptome-Based Pathogen Discovery Viral Pathogenesis Mechanisms She has received funding from TUBITAK and Higher Education Institutions for projects such as: Vaccine Development for SARS-CoV-2 Functional Analysis of AMEV Protein Kinases Iridovirus Gene Expression Studies Her work has been peer-reviewed for journals like Turkish Journal of Biology and Turkish Journal of Botany .

Alexander MeeskeView profile

Assistant Professor

• CRISPR-Cas Systems
• Bacterial Immunity
• Bacteriophage Interactions
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Alexander Meeske is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Microbiology . His research focuses on the mechanistic relationships between CRISPR-Cas systems, bacterial hosts, and bacteriophages , utilizing high-throughput genetics, biochemical reconstitution, and microscopy. Established Listeria seeligeri as a model for RNA-targeting CRISPR-Cas13 immunity during postdoctoral work at Rockefeller University. Current work explores regulation of CRISPR immunity, phage resistance mechanisms, and non-immune roles of CRISPR systems. Research interests include: CRISPR-Cas Systems Anti-CRISPR Proteins Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis Phage-Bacteria Coevolution RNA-Guided Immunity High-Throughput Genetic Screens Recent publications highlight discoveries in: CRISPR-Cas13 dormancy and resuscitation pathways (2019–2023). Anti-CRISPR protein mechanisms (2020, 2022). Phage-encoded escape strategies (2016, 2021). Cell wall synthesis in Bacillus subtilis (2013–2016). Lab members include: Postdocs: Shally Margolis, Shoshanna Kahne. PhD Students: Marshall Godsil, Sarina Kao, Amanda Antoch, Edith Sawyer, Luke Oriolt, Alison Ciling. Research Scientists: Maddie Williams, Mark Katz. Collaborations extend to the Guo Lab, focusing on joint PhD training programs.

• Food Safety
• Microbial Risk Assessment
• Biopreservation
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Ursula Andrea Gonzales Barron is a principal investigator affiliated with the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), where she focuses on microbial risk assessment, biopreservation, and predictive microbiology. Her research spans food safety, particularly in dairy and fermented meat products, and she holds the Investigadora RENACYT (Nivel I) award from the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación Tecnológica (2019). Current research projects include "Biointervenções e Modelação de Risco" (FCT-funded, 2019-2023) and "Agro-ecossistemas Frágeis Produtivos" (FCT, 2023-2026). Key scientific contributions: Pathogens-in-Foods (PIF) open-access database, meta-regression models for microbial inactivation, and risk assessment frameworks for Listeria monocytogenes in dairy/meat products. 2024-2025 publications address microbial dynamics in cheeses, antimicrobial plant extracts, and fermented food safety standards in Mediterranean regions. Her work combines experimental microbiology with statistical and computational approaches to model microbial behavior, optimize preservation techniques, and inform food safety policies. She collaborates on European food safety initiatives and develops biopreservation strategies using lactic acid bacteria and plant-derived compounds. Scientific awards: Investigadora RENACYT (Grupo Carlos Monge Medrano - Nivel I, 2019) Grants: FCT funding for agro-pastoral sustainability (2023-2026) FCT funding for Mediterranean fermented food safety (2019-2023)

• Disease Ecology
• Microbial Evolution
• Zoonotic Diseases
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Jonas Waldenström is a Professor of Microbiology at Linnaeus University , focusing on disease ecology within the Department of Biology and Environment and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Since 2022, he has served as Head of the Department of Biology and Environment. His work bridges avian-borne infectious diseases and their zoonotic potential, particularly influenza viruses, through field surveillance and laboratory characterization. Affiliations : Linnaeus Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial Model Systems (EEMiS), Zoonotic Ecology and Epidemiology (ZEE) research group Leadership Roles : Chairman of Ottenby Bird Station, Editor for Ornis Svecica Research themes include influenza virus evolution , antimicrobial resistance dynamics , and tick-borne pathogen spread in migratory birds. His projects span Global LULC mapping , Baltic-Black Sea disease networks , and Motus radio-tracking collaborations . Publications reveal trends in microbial host-pathogen interactions , environmental drivers of microbiomes , and cross-species disease transmission . He supervises degree projects at all academic levels and contributes to One Health frameworks, emphasizing wildlife-livestock-human interfaces. Recent work explores AMR proximity patterns and influenza host attachment mechanisms . His team employs advanced virology, evolutionary modeling, and field ecology to predict disease emergence.

• Microbial Genomics
• Archaea
• Microbial Ecology
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Dr. Valerie De Anda serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC), operating under the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Her research program integrates genomic, proteomic, and metagenomic approaches to investigate archaeal lineages—particularly Asgard archaea—and their pivotal roles in eukaryotic evolution and biogeochemical cycling within marine sediments, wetlands, and deep-sea environments. Her primary research interests encompass microbial genomics, archaeal ecology, and the molecular mechanisms underlying hydrocarbon degradation and methane production. Dr. De Anda specifically examines how Asgard archaea contribute to eukaryotic cellular complexity through defense systems, metabolic innovations, and horizontal gene transfer. Her work also explores novel anaerobic pathways for hydrocarbon utilization in uncultured bacteria and archaea, with implications for understanding carbon cycling in changing ecosystems. This research bridges fundamental evolutionary biology with environmental applications relevant to Florida's coastal resilience challenges. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant focus on Asgard archaea genomics, including their defense systems, metabolic capabilities, and evolutionary connections to eukaryotes. Key trends include the characterization of diterpenoid cyclases in archaeal-eukaryotic lineages (2025), methane production mechanisms from hydrocarbons via ANME archaea consortia (2024), and the discovery of novel Asgard species like Asgardarchaeum abyssi (2024). Her work consistently uncovers new microbial pathways for hydrocarbon degradation in marine systems, advancing understanding of anaerobic carbon cycling. Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided source materials. Advising and Grants: The available information does not specify graduate students advised by Dr. De Anda or details of externally funded research grants. Her position at FLREC suggests involvement in institutional research programs, but specific funding sources remain unreported. Dr. De Anda's work is embedded within FLREC's research framework, which addresses South Florida environmental challenges including sea-level resilience, aquatic plant management, and termite ecology. While her publications focus on marine and sedimentary microbiology, FLREC's resources—such as the Trial Garden and Sea Level Resilience program—provide contextual applications for her microbial ecology research, particularly regarding wetland soil processes and coastal ecosystem dynamics.

Kathiravan KrishnamurthyView profile

Teaching Professor

• Food Processing Technologies
• Food Safety
• Heat Transfer
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Kathiravan Krishnamurthy serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Illinois Institute of Technology's Lewis College of Science and Letters. His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.E. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in India. His research focuses on advancing food safety and processing through innovative technologies. Primary interests include nonthermal methods (high pressure processing, ultrasound, cold plasma, UV-light, pulsed light), thermal techniques (microwave heating, infrared radiation), heat transfer modeling, and simulation for sterilization/pasteurization optimization. His work aims to enhance food quality while ensuring microbial safety. Recent publications emphasize nonthermal processing validation, allergen reduction, and pathogen control, with consistent applications across fruit products, dairy, and ready-to-eat foods. Articles frequently integrate engineering principles with microbiological safety assessments. Awards & Honors: Sigma Xi Award for Outstanding Research (Illinois Tech, 2014) Outstanding Volunteer Award, IFT Nonthermal Processing Division (2013) Gerald T. Gentry Award for Graduate Research (Penn State, 2002) He actively contributes to professional societies including the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and International Association for Food Protection, serving on editorial boards (e.g., Journal of Food Processing and Preservation ) and award committees. No student advising or grant details are provided in the source text.

• Microbiology
• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Microbiology
• +5 more

Magnus Fagerlind is a Senior Lecturer in Bioscience at the School of Bioscience, Department of Biosciences, University of Skövde. He serves as Deputy Head of Division and coordinates advanced-level courses in biosciences. His research spans Microbiology , Bioinformatics , and Systems Biology , focusing on bacterial pathogenesis, biofilm dynamics, and molecular mechanisms. Recent work includes genotyping of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella in sepsis, alongside computational models of quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Key methodologies: Computational modeling, Next-generation sequencing, Bioinformatics pipelines Applications: Clinical microbiology, Reproductive biology, Educational technology His publications reflect interdisciplinary collaborations in infectious disease research, immunology, and pedagogical innovation. While no explicit awards or advisees are listed, his contributions to research and education at the University of Skövde demonstrate sustained academic engagement.