جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Marine Microbiology
• Biogeochemistry
• Microbial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hon Lun Wong is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, affiliated with the Department of Biogeochemistry under Prof. Marcel Kuypers. His research focuses on metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of marine microorganisms, particularly nitrogen-fixing organisms and microbial communities in extreme environments like Shark Bay's hypersaline microbial mats. He investigates biogeochemical processes, microbial adaptation mechanisms, and the functional complexity of microbial ecosystems. His work integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and ecological approaches to understand microbial roles in global element cycles and climate resilience. Key research interests include microbial dark matter, extremophile biology, and the functional dynamics of microbial mats in hypersaline and cold desert ecosystems. His studies on Shark Bay stromatolites and Blue Holes reveal insights into ancient microbial systems and their modern ecological significance. Recent work highlights the contributions of microbial chemosynthesis and adaptation strategies to carbon cycling in diverse environments. Dr. Wong collaborates on projects exploring extremophilic microbes' metabolic innovations, including acid-tolerant phyla and novel biosynthetic pathways. His studies also address climate change impacts on microbial ecosystems, emphasizing their vulnerability and resilience mechanisms. He is part of interdisciplinary teams advancing our understanding of microbial diversity and their roles in Earth's biogeochemical cycles.

• Microbial Communication
• Quorum Sensing
• Biofilm Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Irene Wagner-Döbler is an Extraordinary Professor of Microbiology at the Technical University of Braunschweig's Faculty of Life Sciences, affiliated with the Institute of Microbiology. Her research focuses on microbial communication, biofilm dynamics, and microbiome analysis with applications in oral, periodontal, and marine microbiology. She leads the Microbial Communication research group and collaborates with institutions like the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research. Educational Background: PhD in Biology (1984) from Ludwig-Maximilians-University München Habilitation (2001) in Microbial Ecology Research Interests: Her work explores quorum sensing mechanisms, bacterial-viral interactions, and the role of microbial communities in health and disease. Key areas include dental biofilms, periodontal pathogens, and marine microbial symbioses. She develops novel methods for microbiome analysis and outer membrane vesicle research. Recent Research Trends: Her articles highlight advancements in biofilm inhibition strategies, metatranscriptomic analysis of periodontal pathogens, and the discovery of novel signaling molecules in marine bacteria. Collaborations with industry (e.g., SIGMA, Voco GmbH) drive translational research in anti-biofilm therapies. Awards & Recognition: Schrödinger Award (2002) Vega Award for Scientific Communication (2002) Walkhoff-Price (2016) Advising & Grants: Advises PhD students like Johannes Mansky and Selene Sanchez Garcia. Coordinates projects funded through industry partnerships and national research networks. Leads initiatives in microbial genomics and biofilm engineering. Labs & Teams: Manages the Microbial Communication lab at TU Braunschweig, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding microbial interactions in natural and clinical settings.

• Algal Genomics
• Functional Genomics
• Evolutionary Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Klaus Valentin is a biologist at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in Polar Biological Oceanography. His research focuses on algal genomics, functional and evolutionary genomics, and adaptation to polar life. He leads projects such as the Strategy Fund Project Melosira arctica (as Principal Investigator) and the EU Biodiversa Project MARFOR. He also co-leads initiatives like the DFG Project on Fragilariopsis kerguelensis microevolution and the Global Ocean Metatranscriptome Project Sea of Change. His work integrates genomic analyses with environmental adaptation studies, particularly in polar and marine ecosystems. Responsibilities include managing interdisciplinary projects, overseeing genomic data repositories (EPIC and PANGAEA), and advancing understanding of algal biodiversity and stress responses. His research spans from molecular mechanisms underlying adaptation to large-scale ecological implications of climate change.

Linda Hinkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial Ecology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Soil Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Linda Hink is a Researcher at the Institute of Microbiology, Leibniz University Hannover, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her work focuses on microbial ecology in natural and engineered systems, particularly investigating the effects of microplastics on soil invertebrate gut microbiomes and nitrogen cycling processes. She collaborates closely with Prof. Dr. Markus A. Horn's research group. Her research combines analytical techniques like gas chromatography, ion chromatography-mass spectrometry, and metatranscriptomic analysis to study microbial community dynamics, hydrogen production, and biodegradation pathways. Key projects include examining the impacts of biodegradable (e.g., PCL, PLA) and non-biodegradable (e.g., PE, PET) microplastics on soil invertebrates such as Eisenia fetida (redworms) and Porcellio scaber (woodlice). Dr. Hink's publications highlight contributions to understanding ammonia-oxidizing archaea's roles in nitrogen cycling, N2O emissions, and soil microbiology. Her work bridges environmental microbiology with ecological and biotechnological applications, addressing pressing issues like plastic pollution and sustainable agriculture. Her research also explores novel ammonia-oxidizing archaea species like 'Candidatus Nitrosocosmicus franklandus', advancing knowledge of microbial diversity and adaptation in extreme environments. Current efforts emphasize functional metagenomics and field-based microbiome analyses to assess ecosystem-level impacts of pollutants.

• Microbial Ecology
• Marine Microbiology
• Extremophile Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicole Trefault is a Researcher at Catholic University of the North specializing in microbial ecology within extreme environments. Her work focuses on understanding how microorganisms shape ecosystems through genomic responses, primarily in Antarctic and Arctic regions. She employs molecular genetics, metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics to investigate microbial communities across diverse natural systems including marine habitats, polar soils, and high-elevation deserts. Her research interests center on microbial adaptation in extreme environments, with emphasis on Antarctic sponge microbiomes, Arctic phytoplankton dynamics, and soil microbial responses to climate change. She examines host-microbe symbiosis, trace gas metabolism in desert soils, and vegetation-microbe interactions in warming Antarctic ecosystems. Her methodological approach integrates multi-omics techniques with field experimentation to unravel ecological and genomic patterns. Analysis of her 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on polar microbial ecology, particularly Antarctic marine systems and Arctic ice-edge environments. Key trends include investigation of parasitic dinoflagellates in sponges, phytoplankton vulnerability to sea-ice loss, and microbial biogeography in response to environmental gradients. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between climate science, microbial genomics, and ecosystem functioning. No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Information regarding student mentorship or research grants was not available in the source material. Her collaborative network includes researchers from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, University of Concepcion, and international institutions, though specific advising roles or funded projects remain unreported. Laboratory infrastructure and research team composition were not specified in the scraped content. Her editorial contributions include 3 edited publications and 2 reviewed publications through Frontiers, indicating active engagement in academic knowledge dissemination despite lacking an editorial board role.

Wolfgang Streitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Streit is a faculty member at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences and serving as Head of the Department of Biology's Microbiology & Biotechnology group. His research spans environmental microbiology, biopolymer degradation, and microbial community dynamics. Institutional Affiliation : University of Hamburg, Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute of Plant Sciences and Microbiology Research Focus : Estuarine carbon cycling, synthetic polymer degradation, root-microbe interactions Key research areas include microbial degradation of plant litter along salinity gradients, thermophilic PET hydrolases for plastic recycling, and Bacteroidota carbohydrate-binding proteins . His work addresses both fundamental microbial ecology and applied biotechnology solutions. Publications demonstrate expertise in metagenomics , transcriptomics , and enzyme characterization across marine and wetland ecosystems. Current projects examine climate change impacts on decomposition dynamics and microbial bioremediation strategies. Teaching & Collaboration : Leads research group at Ohnhorststrasse 18 , mentoring doctoral researchers like Samantha Klein and Pablo Pérez-García . Hosts laboratory at the Otto Warburg House with technical team including Inka Sievers-Helling .

• Fungal Genomics
• Genomic Evolution
• Fungal Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Alexandre Guerreiro is a fungal genomicist with a focus on evolutionary biology, ecology, and taxonomy. Currently, he works as a PostDoctoral Researcher in Prof. Eva Stukenbrock's lab at the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (Plön, Germany) since 2024, continuing research into the genomic evolution of human fungal pathogens within the Trichosporonales order. His prior positions include PostDoctoral Fellowships at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2019–2021), where he explored fungal communities in plant leaves, and NOVA University Lisbon (2012–2014) as a Research Associate. Education : PhD in Biology (2014–2019) and MSc in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine (2010–2012) from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and NOVA University Lisbon respectively; BSc in Biotechnology (2007–2010) from University of Algarve, Portugal. His research spans fungal community ecology, mating-type evolution, and physiological adaptations during lifestyle transitions. Current work employs comparative genomics to unravel genomic signatures of human pathogens and taxonomic diversity within Trichosporonales. Earlier studies addressed biostatistical approaches, denitrification dynamics, and thermophilic fungal isolation. Recent publications highlight his expertise in fungal genomics, including analyses of plant pathogen interactions , effector proteins , thermotolerant species , and meiotic recombination . His work combines multi-meta'omic approaches to link microbial functions to ecosystem processes, such as litter decomposition and niche adaptation on leaves. Scientific Awards : Walter Benjamin Programme Fellowship (2022–2023) from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

• Microbiology
• Biofilms
• Quorum Sensing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helena Sztajer is a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Microbiology , Technical University of Braunschweig , with affiliations to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research . Her research focuses on quorum sensing , polymicrobial biofilms , and oral microbiome dynamics , particularly in dental caries and bacterial vaginosis . Education: M.Sc. (1973) and PhD (1984) in Biology/Microbiology from Technical University of Wroclaw Career: Faculty roles at Technical University of Wroclaw (1973-1989), followed by senior scientist positions at HZI and TU Braunschweig Her scientific publications span microbial communication , biofilm formation , and enzyme technology , with notable work on RNA polymerase subunits and interspecies signaling . Awards include the Walkhoff-Price (2016) and ASM Conference 1st Prize (2007) . Research collaborations involve institutions like Cranfield Institute of Technology (UK), Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research , and industry partners such as Sigma Israel Chemicals Ltd. and Voco GmbH . Teaching includes Microbiology lectures and lab courses for students at TU Braunschweig.

Alexander Probstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Microbiology
• Bioinformatics
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Alexander Probst is a W3 Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, leading the Environmental Metagenomics group within the Research Center One Health Ruhr. He is a member of the University Alliance Ruhr collaboration. His research bridges microbiology and bioinformatics, focusing on microbial ecophysiology, One Health, and ecosystem health in subsurface environments. He investigates deep groundwater, aquatic microbial biodiversity, and virus-microbe interactions using metagenomics and microscopy. His work has been supported by prestigious grants, including an ERC Synergy Grant (2023) for the Archean Park project and DFG funding for CRC RESIST. He was recognized as a 'Highly Cited Researcher 2024' by Clarivate. Probst collaborates internationally, such as with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) and the China University of Geosciences (Beijing). His lab’s projects include GENIAL (DOE-funded) for algae biodiversity and MultiKulti for cultivating uncultivated microbes. Research interests include subsurface microbial life, CRISPR-Cas systems, and biotechnological applications of extremophiles. He coordinates data management in the CRC RESIST consortium and leads initiatives like the IQ-Wasser project linking AI to water quality monitoring. His lab’s future work emphasizes microbial interactions in extreme environments and One Health interdisciplinary research. Scientific Awards: Highly Cited Researchers 2024 (Clarivate). Advising and grants: Supervises doctoral researcher Rena (Project A01, CRC RESIST). His grants total over €70 million, including contributions from German federal and state funding for the ACTIVE SITES research building. He collaborates on projects addressing climate change impacts on water systems, microbial symbiosis, and pathogen control in drinking water. Labs/Teams: Probst Lab, part of the Research Center One Health Ruhr, and involved in the University Alliance Ruhr. Active in international networks like the Joint Genome Institute (LBL, USA) and the One Health initiative.

Zoran Nikoloskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinformatics
• Systems Biology
• Metabolic Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikoloski is a Professor of Bioinformatics at the University of Potsdam, affiliated with the Institute of Biochemistry and Biology within the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He leads an active research group focused on computational modeling of plant metabolism, integrating machine learning and systems biology approaches. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida (2005) and a B.S. Hons. from Graceland University (2001). His research centers on identifying key cellular components in biological processes through advanced data analysis of high-throughput experiments. The group develops computational tools for metabolic modeling, genomic prediction, and multi-omics integration, with applications in Arabidopsis, maize, and algal systems. His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on metabolic modeling, genomic prediction of plant traits, machine learning applications in plant science, and integration of multi-omics data . These works span high-impact journals such as Nature Plants , Metabolic Engineering , and Science Advances , demonstrating leadership in systems biology and bioinformatics. He is involved in funded research projects including CRC 1644 (B4, B5, Z2), focusing on photorespiratory plasticity and data integration in plant systems. His group actively contributes to open science through tool development (e.g., CSR Calculator, KineticGP) and database resources. Advising and Grants: He mentors a diverse team of researchers, including PhD and postdoctoral scientists. His group has secured competitive funding, evidenced by participation in collaborative research centers and consistent high-impact output. Laboratory and Team: The Bioinformatics Group at the University of Potsdam collaborates closely with the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology and participates in the Research School 'Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth' (IMPRS-PMPG), fostering interdisciplinary training and research.

Hailey-Hannah Cottetمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Nitrogen Fixation
• Carbon Cycling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hailey-Hannah Cottet is a researcher in the Department of Biogeochemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, led by Prof. Dr. Marcel Kuypers. Her work focuses on nutrient acquisition strategies in seagrass ecosystems, particularly nitrogen fixation via symbiotic microorganisms, and their role in carbon export and burial in marine environments. Research interests include: Biogeochemical processes in seagrass habitats Microbial interactions in nitrogen-limited marine systems Quantification of carbon fixation rates using stable isotopes Application of metagenomics and metatranscriptomics Single-cell activity measurements via nanoSIMS Her methods integrate geochemical and microbiological approaches to study blue carbon ecosystems in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Gwendoline M. Davidمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Microbial Ecology
• Freshwater Ecology
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gwendoline M. David serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Plankton and Microbial Ecology at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB Berlin), where she investigates microbial community responses to anthropogenic stressors in freshwater ecosystems through experimental and meta-analytical approaches. Her research program centers on: Microbial decomposition processes in riverine systems Impacts of salinization and thermal stress on community dynamics Benthic-pelagic interactions in stream ecosystems Urban stream restoration ecology Molecular techniques for microbial functional analysis Global change effects on freshwater biodiversity Recent publications reveal a pronounced focus on multi-stressor interactions, particularly examining how salinization and warming synergistically alter microbial decomposer communities and organic matter processing. Her work integrates field mesocosm experiments, meta-analyses of global datasets, and advanced molecular methods to quantify ecosystem vulnerability, with consistent findings demonstrating reduced decomposition rates and altered community structures under combined stressors. Within IGB Berlin's collaborative research environment, Dr. David contributes to departmental initiatives addressing freshwater ecosystem resilience. While specific advising roles and grant details remain undocumented in available materials, her extensive co-authorship across interdisciplinary projects indicates active participation in large-scale research networks focused on anthropogenic impacts in aquatic systems.