جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Microbial Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Metagenomics
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Dr. Cody S. Sheik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth. His research integrates microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and genomics to study freshwater and subsurface ecosystems. He leads interdisciplinary projects funded by NOAA, NSF, and the Army Corps of Engineers, focusing on climate impacts on cyanobacterial blooms, bioremediation, and deep biosphere processes. Research Focus: Sheik investigates microbial controls on elemental cycles (sulfur, iron, carbon, nitrogen) in environments ranging from Lake Superior to terrestrial subsurface fractures. His work emphasizes metagenomic approaches to uncover metabolic networks in low-energy systems, harmful algal bloom dynamics, and adaptive responses of microbial communities to environmental change. Publication Trends: Recent articles reveal a focus on cryptic biogeochemical cycles, subsurface microbiome diversity, and freshwater cyanobacterial ecology. His team employs cutting-edge omics tools to explore microbial interactions in extreme or anthropogenically impacted environments, with implications for ecosystem management and climate resilience. Grants & Projects: NOAA-funded study on synergistic climate impacts on Great Lakes harmful algal blooms (2022–2026) Peat-based chromium removal from industrial stormwater (2018–present) NSF-supported global survey of subsurface microbiomes (2024–2028) Army Corps collaboration on clay technology for algal bloom mitigation (2024–2025) Collaborations: Sheik works with the Great Lakes Observing System, international subsurface microbiology consortia, and environmental agencies, using facilities like the Lake Superior Ecological Observatory to advance long-term ecological monitoring.

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.

Marie Flamandمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Virology
• Structural Biology
• Arboviruses
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Marie Flamand is a research group leader in the Structural Virology Laboratory at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. Her work focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of arboviruses such as dengue, Zika, and Rift Valley fever viruses, with a particular emphasis on the role of accessory proteins like NS1 and NSm in viral virulence and immune modulation. Institution: Institut Pasteur Research Unit: Structural Virology Lab Research Focus: Arboviruses, Viral Pathogenesis, NS1 Protein Function Her research has led to major advances in dengue diagnostics, including the development of a gold-standard NS1 antigen detection kit. Her team discovered that secreted NS1 forms pro-inflammatory complexes with HDL, contributing to severe dengue manifestations. She leads the ongoing project Viral toxins , studying the biological effects of dengue NS1. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on flavivirus biology, structural interactions, host immune responses, and emerging viral threats. The work spans molecular virology, structural biology, immunopathology, and translational diagnostics, with increasing attention to systemic inflammation and host-lipoprotein interactions during infection. Key Publications in: EMBO Reports, Journal of Virology, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Emerging Microbes & Infections Recent Trends: NS1-HDL complex formation, cytokine storm mechanisms, viral diagnostics, host genetic factors in infection Marie Flamand has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, her sustained leadership and high-impact publications indicate significant recognition in the field of virology. She has supervised or collaborated on multiple research projects and publications but no specific students are listed. She has been involved in collaborative research across disciplines, including structural biology, immunology, and emerging infectious diseases. There is no mention of external grant funding in the provided texts, but her active projects suggest ongoing support. Her research is conducted within the Structural Virology Lab at the Institut Pasteur, a leading institution in infectious disease research. This lab provides a collaborative environment integrating structural, biochemical, and cellular approaches to study virus-host interactions.

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.

• Microbial Diversity
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Metagenomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gisele Bronner is a Professor at the University Clermont Auvergne, Faculty of Biology, Department of Microorganisms: Genome and Environment. Her research focuses on microbial diversity in aquatic ecosystems, particularly using molecular approaches to study freshwater microbiomes, protists, and microbial communities. She leads several research projects examining the structure and function of microbial communities in lakes, especially the meromictic Lake Pavin. Her research interests span microbial ecology, environmental genomics, metagenomics, and protistology. Dr. Bronner employs cutting-edge molecular techniques including metatranscriptomics, metabarcoding, and bioinformatics to investigate the diversity, function, and dynamics of microbial communities in freshwater environments. Her work often focuses on the smallest components of aquatic ecosystems, from femtoplankton to microbial eukaryotes, examining their roles in ecosystem functioning. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on freshwater microbial ecology, with particular attention to meromictic lakes like Lake Pavin. Her research integrates molecular approaches with ecological theory, examining both taxonomic and functional diversity of microbial communities. Key themes include the relationship between microbial diversity and ecosystem function, seasonal dynamics of microbial communities, and the application of novel molecular techniques to environmental microbiology. Dr. Bronner has supervised several doctoral students and early-career researchers, including Arthur Monjot, Hélène Gardon, and Maxime Fuster, who frequently appear as co-authors on her publications. Her research is supported by collaborations across multiple institutions, particularly through the Microorganisms: Genome and Environment laboratory. She leads research in the Microorganisms: Genome and Environment laboratory (LMGE), focusing on freshwater microbial ecology. Her team employs a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, bioinformatics, and ecological theory to study microbial communities in aquatic environments, with special emphasis on Lake Pavin as a model system.

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Microbial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Damien COURTINE is a Staff Scientist and Bioinformatician at the Microorganisms: Genome and Environment Laboratory (LMGE) at Clermont Auvergne University, where he has held a permanent position since December 2021. His work spans two research teams (MEB and IHP), focusing on bioinformatics analysis of microbial communities and genome analysis. Dr. COURTINE earned his PhD in Microbiology from the University of Western Brittany (2017), an MSc in Bioinformatics from Blaise Pascal University (2014), a BSc in Biology (2012), and a Technical Diploma in Biology laboratory technician work (2011). Prior to his current position, he was a Post-doctoral Fellow at the Center d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy (2019-2021). His research interests include bioinformatics, genomics, microbial ecology, metagenomics, and comparative genomics. Dr. COURTINE specializes in analyzing high-throughput sequencing data from microbial communities, developing genome analysis tools, and providing technical support related to sequencing methods. He works extensively with metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, and metabarcoding approaches, particularly focused on lake microorganism communities in Lake Pavin. Dr. COURTINE's publication record demonstrates expertise in microbial ecology, particularly in extremophiles, microbial eukaryotes, and bacterial communities in meromictic lakes. His work often involves comparative genomics of archaea (particularly Thermococcales), metagenomic analysis of freshwater ecosystems, and development of bioinformatics tools. Recent publications span from 2021-2025, showing consistent productivity across multiple high-impact journals. Since 2024, Dr. COURTINE has been teaching in the bioinformatics master's course at the University of Clermont Auvergne, where he instructs students in algorithms for short-read alignments using Python and the Burrow-Wheeler transform method. His technical expertise includes Linux, high-performance computing (SLURM), version control with git, SnakeMake pipelines, Docker/Singularity containers, and programming in Python, R, and BASH.

• Microbial Ecology
• Molecular Biology
• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne-Isabelle MONE is a microbial ecology engineer at the University of Clermont Auvergne (UCA), specializing in developing molecular biology protocols and tools for complex environments, particularly leveraging Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies. She leads research in microbial ecology, focusing on functional diversity analysis of freshwater microbial eukaryotes and their environmental interactions. Her work integrates metatranscriptomic approaches and sequence similarity network analysis to advance understanding of microbial community dynamics. Her recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary environmental research, including continental surface interfaces, sustainable development, and bee microbiota responses to probiotics and pesticides. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams across UCA and other institutions, contributing to prospective studies on environmental science and policy. Labs/Teams: Microorganisms Laboratory: Genome Environment, UCA.

• Marine Microbiology
• Biogeochemical Cycling
• Nitrification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bradley Tolar is a researcher at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, focusing on marine microbiology and biogeochemical cycling. His work combines genomic , metatranscriptomic , and biogeochemical modeling to study Thaumarchaeota populations in coastal and open-ocean environments. Key collaborations include institutions like Stanford University and DOE Joint Genome Institute . Research Themes: Marine Thaumarchaeota ecotype dynamics Nitrogen cycling in coastal upwelling systems Microbial-geochemical interactions in floodplains Structural biology of archaeal surface proteins Metagenome-assembled genome analysis Environmental drivers of microbial community stability Recent Publication Trends: 2024: Expanding floodplain sediment metagenomics 2022: Aquifer reactivity modeling 2020-2019: Monterey Bay microbial stratification 2018-2017: Structural adaptations in archaeal proteins 2017-2016: Nitrogen oxidation pathways in marine systems

• Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Robert Hirt is a distinguished academic researcher at Newcastle University with a prolific career spanning over three decades. His research has established him as a leading expert in microbial parasitology, particularly focusing on anaerobic protozoa and their evolutionary relationships. Professor Hirt's research interests center on the molecular biology and evolution of parasitic microorganisms, with particular emphasis on Trichomonas vaginalis and microsporidia . His work explores the evolutionary origins of mitochondria in amitochondriate eukaryotes, horizontal gene transfer mechanisms in microbial parasites, and the complex symbiotic relationships between protozoa and bacteria. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how these organisms interact with host cells and manipulate host cellular processes for their survival. Analysis of Professor Hirt's recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level. His work increasingly examines how parasitic microorganisms have evolved specialized mechanisms to exploit host resources, particularly through the acquisition of bacterial genes via horizontal transfer. The research demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of microbial metabolism, cellular hijacking mechanisms, and the evolutionary adaptations that enable these parasites to thrive in host environments. Professor Hirt has maintained a highly productive research program with continuous publication output from the 1990s through to the present day. His collaborative approach is evident in the extensive co-authorship networks visible across his publications, working with researchers across multiple institutions and disciplines. His laboratory has made seminal contributions to our understanding of microbial evolution, particularly regarding the evolutionary relationship between mitochondria and hydrogenosomes in anaerobic eukaryotes. The research team has developed innovative approaches to studying these difficult-to-culture organisms, including advanced genomic and transcriptomic techniques applied to host-parasite interactions.

• Comparative Genomics
• Microbial Symbiosis
• Parasitology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Nick Bailey is a Research Fellow at Newcastle University, specializing in microbial symbiosis, parasitology, and comparative genomics. His work focuses on understanding host-pathogen interactions in protozoan systems and microbial enzyme functions. Key Research Areas: Trichomonas genomics, Mycoplasma-Protozoa symbiosis, carbohydrate-degrading enzymes in mycobacteria, and faecal metatranscriptomics in primate models. Recent Work Trends: 2021-2024 publications highlight symbiotic relationships affecting pathophysiology, evolutionary conservation of microbial interactions, and novel enzymatic pathways in infectious disease contexts. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Professor Robert Hirt's group on protozoan-mycoplasma systems and Dr Jenn Ross on metatranscriptomics.

Heather Driscollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Plant Biology
• Microbial Ecology
• Bioinformatics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heather Driscoll is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Norwich University , part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in interdisciplinary research spanning plant biology, microbial ecology, and biomedical informatics. Education: M.S. in Botany, University of Vermont B.S. in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Her research focuses on evolutionary genetics, environmental microbiome analysis, and cancer-related metabolic therapies. Recent projects include studying plant-microbe interactions under stress conditions, analyzing microbial communities in polluted environments, and exploring acetate's role in glioblastoma treatment. Key publication trends highlight expertise in bioinformatics , transcriptomics , and computational modeling across plant science, environmental toxicology, and biomedical applications. Collaborative work with institutions like UC Berkeley and UVM underscores her interdisciplinary approach. She serves as a data science analyst for the Vermont Biomedical Research Network (VBRN/VT-INBRE) , supported by NIH grants, providing informatics training at undergraduate institutions. Lab collaborations involve metagenomic studies, 3D tissue modeling, and protein interaction prediction.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Mass Spectrometry
• Genome Privacy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Haixu Tang is a Professor of Informatics and Computing and Director of Data Science Academic Programs at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University, with an adjunct appointment in Biology. He received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences and B.S. in Physics from Nanjing University. His research focuses on algorithmic and statistical challenges in bioinformatics, including computational mass spectrometry, genome privacy, mobile genetic elements, and bacterial metagenomics. Key methodologies involve machine learning, LC-MS/MS data analysis, and genomic data security frameworks. Recent publications (2013-2015) emphasize glycoproteomics, genome privacy algorithms, and metagenomic tools, with consistent applications in disease biomarker discovery and epigenetic mechanisms. Awards and Honors: NSF CAREER Award (2007) IU Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2009) Privacy Enhancing Technology Award (2011) RECOMB Test-of-Time Award (2013) He directs the Computational Omics Lab (COL) and has taught graduate courses including Biological Sequence Analysis, Computational Genomics, and Bioinformatics Capstone projects.

Hui-Ling Sunny Liaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil Microbial Ecology
• Symbiosis Research
• Microbial Mutualisms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hui-Ling (Sunny) Liao is an Assistant Professor of Soil Microbial Ecology at the University of Florida's North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC). Her work focuses on symbiosis research, particularly microbial mutualisms, with an emphasis on understanding how microbial diversity impacts ecosystem functions. She leads the Liao Lab, which integrates metaomics approaches to study soil microbiomes and their roles in nutrient cycling, plant fitness, and ecosystem processes. Dr. Liao holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Florida and completed postdoctoral research at Duke University and the University of Florida's CREC. Her research spans both fundamental and applied aspects, including extension programs aimed at developing agricultural management plans to improve soil health and crop productivity through microbial dynamics. Current projects involve detecting/predicting microbial activity and applying emerging technologies to highlight microbiome-based ecosystem services. Professional activities include editorial roles for journals like Rhizosphere and Agronomy , international workshop organization, and outreach initiatives such as workshops on fungal biology and mushroom cultivation. Dr. Liao is affiliated with the Soil Science Society of America, Mycological Society of America, and other professional organizations. Her educational background includes a B.Sc. in Plant Pathology from National Chung Hsing University and an M.Sc. from National Taiwan University. Research interests include ectomycorrhizal fungal (EMF) interactions, soil carbon cycling, and the impacts of mycotoxins in Florida pastures. Her lab collaborates on projects funded by DOE, NSF, and USDA-NIFA, focusing on topics like Suillus-Pinaceae compatibility and heavy metal contamination effects.

• Carbon cycle feedbacks
• Permafrost carbon dynamics
• Elevated CO2 effects on ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Iain Hartley is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Exeter. His research focuses on ecosystem responses to global change, particularly carbon cycle feedbacks, permafrost dynamics, and tropical forest productivity. He leads projects on Arctic tundra, Amazon rainforests, and soil microbial responses to warming. Collaborations include the AmazonFACE project and NERC Radiocarbon Facility steering committee. Education: BSc Environmental Biology (University of St Andrews), MRes Ecology and Environmental Biology (University of York), PhD in soil respiration-temperature relationships (University of York). Research interests include carbon-nutrient interactions, methane fluxes, and radiocarbon applications in carbon cycle studies. He investigates how temperature and CO2 affect decomposition, plant productivity, and soil carbon storage. Current projects explore microbial community shifts, permafrost thaw impacts, and nutrient limitations in Amazon forests. Funding includes grants from NERC and UK DECC. He emphasizes experimental ecology, using manipulations and stable isotopes to study diverse ecosystems. His work bridges field observations with modeling for global change prediction.

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.