Allison Enright

Dr. Allison Enright is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Brunswick. Her research focuses on developing innovative sensor-based tools for in situ analysis of environmental systems, integrating geophysical and electrochemical methods with statistical analyses. Key areas include energy transduction in microbial systems, biogeochemical cycling of metals and nutrients, and applications in astrobiology, environmental monitoring, and remediation.

Professional affiliations include roles as Membership Manager of The Geobiology Society, Advisory Board Member and Moderator for EarthArXiv, and NASA Grant Panelist/External Reviewer. Her work bridges environmental microbiology, geochemistry, and engineering to address critical challenges in Earth systems science and planetary exploration.

Recent research emphasizes microbial interactions with minerals (e.g., pyrite) under electrical gradients, thermal effects on aquifer biogeochemistry, and sensor-based monitoring strategies for contaminated environments. She actively promotes open science practices through preprint advocacy and collaborative networks like the Community of Open Science Grassroots Networks (COSGN).