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Dr. Eric Collins is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Arctic Marine Microbial Ecosystem Services at the University of Manitoba's Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. He is affiliated with the Centre for Earth Observation Science, Environment and Geography. His research focuses on microbial life in the cryosphere, employing advanced genomic and bioinformatics tools.
Education:
- Ph.D. Biological Oceanography, University of Washington (2009)
- M.Sc. Biological Oceanography, University of Washington (2006)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Washington State University (2002)
His lab investigates microorganisms in polar environments using techniques like metabarcoding, metagenomics, and machine learning. Key themes include microbial biodiversity, biogeochemical cycling, and adaptation to extreme conditions.
Recent Research Trends: Articles highlight Arctic microbial ecology, mercury cycling in oceans, and applications of next-generation sequencing. His work bridges environmental science, microbiology, and computational biology.
Awards:
- Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in Arctic Marine Microbial Ecosystem Services
Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students (e.g., Thamali Vidanage, Rei Shibue) and leverages CRC funding for Arctic microbial studies. Active in collaborative projects on sea ice biodiversity and pollutant dynamics.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Collins Lab, integrating fieldwork and computational analysis to address global environmental challenges in polar regions.
