David Koslicki

David Koslicki is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, with affiliations in Computer Science and Engineering and the Huck Institute of the Life Sciences. He holds a BS in Theoretical Mathematics from Washington State University (2006) and a PhD in Mathematics from Penn State (2012). His postdoctoral training includes roles at Drexel University and the Mathematical Biosciences Institute.

His research focuses on developing algorithms for analyzing high-throughput genomic data, particularly metagenomics. Key interests include compressive sensing, probabilistic methods, and optimization for microbial community analysis. He leads the CAMI benchmarking initiative and co-organizes the Computational Genomics Summer Institute. Notable awards include the 2018 College of Science Impact Award and teaching recognitions from Oregon State and Penn State.

• Education:
  • BS in Theoretical Mathematics, Washington State University (2006)
  • PhD in Mathematics, Penn State (2012)

His lab's work spans algorithm development for metagenomic analysis, microbial community dynamics, and synthetic microbiota studies. Recent projects include FracMinHash-based similarity metrics, Prokrustean graph methods, and tools like sourmash v4. Collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary computational biology and standardization efforts.

• Awards:
  • 2018 College of Science Impact Award (Oregon State)
  • 2016 Carter Award Nominee (Oregon State)
  • 2011 Teaching Recognition (Penn State)

His contributions include software frameworks for metagenomic benchmarking (CAMI) and translational medicine tools (ARAX, RTX-KG2). Active in knowledge graph development and drug discovery applications through initiatives like the Biomedical Data Translator Program.