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Dr. Eric Benjamin Duell is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Kansas' Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology under the sponsorship of Dr. James Bever. His research focuses on plant-microbe interactions and their role in ecosystem services such as carbon storage and erosion control. He investigates how plant phylogenetic structures influence microbial communities and subsequent soil health outcomes. Dr. Duell has contributed to high-impact studies on Asclepias species dynamics, grassland restoration techniques, and climate-driven feedback mechanisms in plant communities.
- Education: PhD from Oklahoma State University (Honorary Graduate Commencement Marshal, 2021)
His work bridges theoretical ecology with applied restoration strategies, emphasizing native soil microbiome manipulation to enhance ecological resilience. Key contributions include demonstrating native soil inoculation's role in reducing non-native reinvasion and advancing plant succession through mycorrhizal applications.
- Awards: 2022 USDA-NIFA Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Duell collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address ecological challenges such as invasive species control and climate adaptation in agricultural systems. Current research trends emphasize phylogenetic signaling in plant-microbe symbiosis and climate variability impacts on ecosystem services.
