Roderick Ian Mackie

Roderick Ian Mackie is a Professor at the University of Illinois in the Departments of Animal Sciences and Nutritional Sciences, as well as a member of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on microbial processes in anaerobic environments, particularly rumen microbiology and bioenergy applications.

• Rumen microbiology and enzyme discovery
• Methane mitigation in ruminants
• Biogas and anaerobic digestion
• Microbial genomics and ecological engineering

Recent publications highlight his work on redox-mediated membrane technologies, antimethanogenic feed additives, and rumen-targeted enzyme mining for bioenergy. Collaborative efforts span global institutions, emphasizing microbial dynamics in environmental and agricultural contexts.