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Glen Gerald DSouza is an Assistant Professor in the School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), and a core faculty member of the Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics. His research focuses on understanding intercellular interactions in microbiomes and their implications for planetary and organismal health. He holds a BSc and MSc in Microbiology from the University of Mumbai and Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, respectively, and a PhD in Microbial Ecology and Evolution from Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany. His postdoctoral work at ETH Zurich and EAWAG Switzerland further developed his expertise in microbial community dynamics.
Education:
- BSc Microbiology, University of Mumbai (2006–2009)
- MSc Microbiology, MS University of Baroda (2009–2011)
- PhD Microbial Ecology & Evolution, Friedrich Schiller University (2011–2016)
- Postdoctoral Research, ETH Zurich/EAWAG (2016–2024)
Research Interests: DSouza’s work explores how microscale interactions shape microbiome composition, function, and response to environmental perturbations. Key themes include:
- Emergence of intercellular networks in microbiomes
- Microbiome resilience to environmental changes (e.g., temperature shifts, antimicrobial exposure)
- Designing microbiomes for targeted functions like carbon sequestration
Awards:
- Tom Brock Award (2022) for contributions to microbial ecology
Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his postdoctoral ETH Fellowship (2016–2024) and current faculty role indicate sustained research support. Students and advisees are not explicitly listed in the provided text.
Labs & Teams: DSouza leads a research group at ASU’s Biodesign Center, focusing on glycan-processing microbiomes and their ecological roles. His team integrates experimental evolution, genetic screens, and computational modeling to study microbiome functionality.
