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Jen Wood is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at La Trobe University, specializing in microbial community ecology, soil health, and plant-microbe interactions. Her work bridges microbiology and ecosystem management, focusing on microbial traits that influence soil structure and sustainability.
- PhD in Microbial Ecology (La Trobe University, 2017)
- Postdoctoral Research in Microbial Ecology (Swinburne University, 2017–2019)
Her research explores microbial traits (e.g., EPS production, antibiotic synthesis) in soil aggregation and competition, linking these to ecosystem resilience and agricultural sustainability. Recent projects investigate climate change impacts on soil microbiomes and microbial contributions to crop productivity under stress.
Selected peer-reviewed articles highlight her work on:
- Microbial responses to CO2 enrichment
- Fungal diversity in degraded ecosystems
- Plant-microbe interactions in tropical savannas
- Methodological innovations in biofertilizer development
She leads grants including "Next-generation weed management" (2025–2030) and National Geographic Society Early Career Grant (2019–2021). Her teaching includes MIC3ML "Microbiomes of Life," integrating microbial ecology with planetary health.
