Sean Jungbluth

Sean Jungbluth is an Adjunct Professor of Biology at San Francisco State University, specializing in Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology. His research focuses on microbial and viral diversity, particularly in extreme environments, leveraging computational biology and big data techniques. He co-manages a lab with Dr. Michelle Jungbluth, applying molecular ecology tools to study aquatic ecosystems in the SF Bay and Delta.

Education:

• B.S. in Bacteriology and Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Postdoctoral training at University of Southern California, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and others

Research Interests: Explores microbial roles in environmental processes, biotechnological applications, and carbon cycling. Specializes in metagenomics, single-cell genomics, and computational tools like KBase. Active in marine and subsurface microbiology, including methane seeps, hydrothermal vents, and oceanic crust systems.

Key Contributions: Co-developed methods for metagenome analysis and cataloged global microbiome diversity. His work integrates high-performance computing with field studies, emphasizing open-access software for microbiologists.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the EOS Center and maintains a lab focused on eDNA metabarcoding and microbial ecology in aquatic environments.