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Craig Moyer is a Professor of Biology at Western Washington University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on marine microbial ecology, geomicrobiology of hydrothermal vents, and the Zetaproteobacteria's role in iron-oxidizing microbial mats. He has led expeditions to the Mariana Arc and contributed to establishing the Mariana Marine Sanctuary. His work integrates molecular techniques like genome-resolved metagenomics and geochemical analysis to study extremophiles in deep-sea environments.
Education and Research Interests: His expertise spans microbial oceanography, volcano microbiology, and biogeochemical cycles. He investigates microbial communities in high-iron environments, deep subsurface biospheres, and serpentinization-driven ecosystems. Collaborations include projects with NOAA, IODP, and institutions like the College of Charleston and University of Hawaii.
- Key Projects: FeMO (Iron Microbial Observatory), Submarine Ring of Fire expeditions, and studies on Mariana Forearc mud volcanoes.
- Awards: Paul J. Oscamp Research Award (2018), Fouts Foundation Innovation Award (2016).
Teaching and Outreach: Teaches courses in microbiology, molecular phylogeny, and microbial ecology. Engages in educational outreach with schools in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, promoting STEM through fieldwork and cultural partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Moyer Lab, focusing on microbial mat dynamics, extremophile adaptation, and ecosystem engineering by Zetaproteobacteria. Collaborates with international teams on deep-sea sampling and metagenomic analysis.
