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Jennifer Bhatnagar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Boston University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine, and leads research focused on microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem science. Her work explores the biochemical mechanisms by which fungi drive large-scale biogeochemical processes, particularly in forest ecosystems. Key research areas include fungal species interactions, mycorrhizal symbiosis, and microbial responses to climate change.
Dr. Bhatnagar’s research integrates biochemical analyses, sequencing technologies, and computational modeling to study fungal roles in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and stress adaptation. Her current projects investigate molecular mechanisms of fungal interactions, secretome dynamics in plant-fungal associations, and microbial resilience to climate shifts. She maintains an active lab group and collaborates on interdisciplinary studies linking microbiome data to ecological forecasts.
- Education: PhD in Biology, University of California, Irvine
- Lab Website: https://microbesatbu.wordpress.com/
- Focus Areas: Fungal Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycles, Climate Change Impacts
Publications highlight her contributions to understanding fungal-driven processes in soils, including studies on ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, litter decomposition, and microbiome predictability. Her work bridges microbial biology with ecosystem-level phenomena, informing strategies for ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.
