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Cerith Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Biology at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. His research focuses on bacterial interactions, microbial contamination of the environment, and sustainable resource use. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London and conducted postdoctoral research at Cardiff University under the BBSRC. His work emphasizes antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial development, and alternatives to antibiotics in animal feeds.
Education:
- PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Imperial College London
- BBSRC Postdoctoral Research at Cardiff University
Research Interests:
Dr. Jones investigates how bacteria compete and dominate in natural environments, particularly in contexts of environmental microbial contamination and antimicrobial resistance evolution. His projects address sustainable solutions to antibiotic overuse, including developing feed additives as antibiotic alternatives and studying microbial dynamics in river ecosystems.
Publications:
His recent work explores specialized metabolites from Burkholderia species, genome-based approaches to natural product discovery, and antibiotic mechanisms targeting pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Research trends show a focus on leveraging bacterial genomics to uncover novel antimicrobial compounds and understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
Labs/Teams:
His affiliations include interdisciplinary collaborations within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at University of South Wales, focusing on microbiology, genomics, and bioinformatics applications in environmental and medical contexts.
