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Jonathan S Schilling is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of Minnesota, with leadership roles at the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories. His research focuses on wood-degrading fungi and their ecological, biogeochemical, and biotechnological applications.
- PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Maine (2006)
- MS in Environmental Studies, Longwood College (2000)
- BA in Biology, Rhodes College (1995)
His work explores the fundamental mechanisms of wood biodegradation by basidiomycetous fungi, emphasizing organic acid production, pollutant tolerance, and microbial ecology. These mechanisms have commercial potential in biofuels, bioplastics, and bioremediation.
Recent publications (2025-2022) span microbiology, genetics, and environmental science, with themes in fungal necromass dynamics, brown/white rot comparisons, and substrates influencing decomposition. Key projects involve strategic planning for Itasca Biological Station, lignocellulose gene regulatory networks, and microbial-termitic carbon transfer studies.
His research includes collaborations with institutions like the USDA Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on sustainable management of wood decomposition and its implications for forest carbon cycles and soil carbon pools.
