David Green

David Green is a Molecular Microbiologist at SAMS UHI, affiliated with the Aquaculture Research Network. With over 25 years of research experience, his work spans microbiology, marine biotechnology, and biogeochemistry, focusing on algal-bacterial interactions and bioprospecting for industrial applications.

• Education:
  • PhD in Detection of Human Enteric Viruses in the Environment, University of Otago (1997)
  • BSc in DNA Probe Development for Escherichia coli Enumeration, University of Otago (1989)
• Research Interests:
  • Algal microbiome dynamics and holobiont systems
  • Bioprospecting for bacterial polysaccharides and enzymes
  • Mesopelagic microbial communities and biogeochemical processes
  • Applications in bioenergy and sustainable development
• Scientific Awards:
  • Research Challenge Fund (2002)
  • Scottish Illumina Sequencing Competition (2010)
• External Engagements:
  • Peer reviewer for multiple journals (2006–present)
  • External examiner for Queen’s University Belfast (2011–present)
• Media Contributions:
  • Participation in public outreach on marine biotechnology (2006–present)