Steven Batinovic

Dr. Steven Batinovic serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology at La Trobe University, Australia. His academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research at La Trobe University (2017-2020), Monash University (2022), and a JSPS Research Fellowship at Yokohama National University, Japan (2022-2023).

His educational background features a Doctor of Philosophy (2013-2017) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) (2009-2012), both from the University of Melbourne. Research interests span Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genomics, and specialized applications in wastewater treatment systems.

Current research focuses on bacteriophage genomics and microbial ecology in wastewater treatment, particularly addressing foaming and bulking issues through phage therapy approaches. His publication trends reveal consistent contributions to understanding phage-bacterial interactions, mobile genetic elements, and environmental microbiome dynamics, with significant work on Gordonia species and Burkholderia pathogens.

As an active researcher with publications extending to 2025, Dr. Batinovic maintains strong international collaborations across Australia, Japan, and global institutions. His technical expertise includes molecular biology techniques, genomic analysis, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for environmental microbiology applications.