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Dr. Caroline Orr is an Associate Professor (Research) at the Life Sciences Centre for Biodiscovery, School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS), Teesside University. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from Northumbria University and has extensive postdoctoral experience at Northumbria and Newcastle Universities. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, anaerobic environments, and their applications in agriculture, industry, and health. She collaborates nationally and internationally on projects such as optimizing anaerobic digestion, studying probiotics and fluoride effects on microbiomes, and understanding climate change impacts on archaeological sites like Vindolanda. She is an active member of the Microbiology Society and contributes to policy through Applied Microbiology International. Dr. Orr teaches 'Microbial Diversity and Environmental Microbiology' and promotes student engagement through initiatives like 'Students as Researchers.'
- Education:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Northumbria University (2011)
- BSc (Hons) Biotechnology, Northumbria University (2007)
- Research Interests:
- Microbial community dynamics in anaerobic systems
- Probiotics and fluoride's role in gut health
- Climate change effects on cultural heritage preservation
- Soil health and nutrient cycling in agriculture
- Professional Roles:
- External Examiner at Liverpool John Moores University
- Member of Microbiology Society Impact and Influence Committee
Recent articles highlight her work on fluoride-gut microbiota interactions, 3D archaeological imaging, and climate mitigation strategies. Her awards include the Avecia Prize for Biotechnology and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Dr. Orr leads projects such as microbial community analysis for anaerobic digestion optimization and probiotic-fluoride interventions in dental health. She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with industry on waste-to-value innovations.
