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Clara Chan is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean & Environment (CEOE), with joint appointments in the School of Marine Science & Policy, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on geomicrobiology, biomineralization, and environmental applications of microbial processes.
Dr. Chan's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2006)
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University (1998)
- B.S. in Geological and Environmental Sciences from Stanford University (1997)
Her research spans Geomicrobiology, Metagenomics, and Microbial Ecology and Physiology, investigating iron-oxidizing bacteria, biomineralization mechanisms, and bioremediation applications. She examines microbial-mineral interactions across environments from wetlands to hydrothermal vents, with emphasis on environmental mineralogy and geochemistry.
Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent focus on iron-oxidizing bacteria (Sideroxydans, Gallionellaceae, Zetaproteobacteria), exploring molecular oxidation pathways, genomic adaptations, and biogeochemical roles in modern and ancient Earth systems. Key themes include microbial niche expansion, mineral-microbe coevolution, and environmental applications.
No major scientific awards were listed in the current profile.
Dr. Chan is affiliated with the Microbiology Graduate Program and likely advises graduate students, though specific advisees are not documented. Research grant details were not provided in available materials.
Her work is conducted through the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN), leveraging cross-departmental collaborations in Earth Sciences, Marine Policy, and Biological Sciences to study microbial processes in environmental systems.
