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Ciara Keating is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, specializing in environmental microbiology and biotechnology. She holds a BSc from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a PhD focused on anaerobic digestion applications. Her research investigates microbial communities in waste remediation, bioenergy production, and agricultural systems.
Current research examines potato blackleg disease through a BBSRC/NERC/DEFRA-funded project analyzing interactions between pathogens, soil microbiomes, and farming practices. Previously, she developed the AnaeroGrow platform for real-time analysis of anaerobic microorganisms. International collaborations include work with the Asian Institute of Technology on decentralized waste treatment systems.
Research Funding:
- Wellcome Trust ISSF ECR Catalyst (£22,346)
- Society of Applied Microbiology Studentship (£2,500)
- Scottish Research Partnership Engineering Grant (£2,000)
- John Robertson Bequest (£1,367)
