جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David Karoweمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Change Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Ecological Consequences of Elevated CO2
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Karowe is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University. His research focuses on global change ecology, particularly the ecological consequences of elevated atmospheric CO2 on plant-herbivore interactions. His lab investigates how changes in plant nutritional quality and defensive chemistry under elevated CO2 affect insect herbivores and parasitoids. This work is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and USDA. Key students include Abbie Bristol (undergraduate) and Deirdre Courtney (PhD candidate). Karowe’s research spans topics such as soil microbial community responses to wildfire, arthropod diversity in disturbed forests, and the impact of climate change on avian species sympatry. He leads interdisciplinary projects in the Great Lakes region, emphasizing atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere interactions and undergraduate research training. Research Themes: Global Change Ecology: Examines how elevated CO2 and climate shifts alter plant-herbivore dynamics, defense mechanisms, and trophic interactions. Plant-Insect Interactions: Focuses on chemical defenses (e.g., phenolics, trichomes), host plant quality, and herbivore adaptation. Community Ecology: Studies disturbance effects on arthropod diversity and long-term environmental changes in northern Michigan ecosystems. Grants & Awards: Supported by NSF and USDA grants since 2000, including funding for REU sites and interdisciplinary climate change research. No explicit awards listed, but sustained federal funding underscores recognition of his work. Lab & Training: Oversees a lab analyzing CO2 impacts on multiple trophic levels. Active in mentoring undergraduates and graduate students, emphasizing field and experimental approaches to ecological questions.

Arsenio Pachecoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Inorganic Chemistry
• Enzymology
• Nitrogen Cycle Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Arsenio Pacheco is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on biological inorganic chemistry, particularly enzyme mechanisms involved in the nitrogen cycle and microbial biochemistry. He leads the Pacheco Group, collaborating with Prof. Marius Schmidt from UWM's Physics Department on projects involving time-resolved crystallography. Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia. His work addresses environmental challenges related to nitrogen cycle imbalances and explores proteins like truncated hemoglobin N (trHbN) in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which neutralizes nitric oxide to evade immune responses. Research projects include studying cytochrome c nitrite reductase (ccNiR) and hydroxylamine oxidoreductase (HAO) to understand ammonia-nitrite interconversion mechanisms, with implications for sustainable agriculture. His studies on trHbN involve protein structure-function relationships, ligand diffusion pathways, and conformational dynamics affecting enzyme activity. Publications span enzymology, structural biology, and biochemical mechanisms, with a focus on multi-heme proteins and their roles in microbial respiration. Ongoing research explores conformational changes in trHbN's pre-A region and their impact on oxygen binding kinetics.

• Soil Microbiology
• Environmental Bioremediation
• Heavy Metal Contamination
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Magdalena Zaborowska is a Professor in the Department of Soil Science and Microbiology at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury. Her research focuses on soil microbial ecology and environmental bioremediation, with particular emphasis on heavy metal contamination, bioremediation processes, and soil microbiome dynamics. She has supervised 23 promoted theses and published 50 scientific works with significant bibliometric impact (h-index 12 in Web of Science, total impact factor 113.947). Her research interests center on soil microbiome responses to environmental stressors , including heavy metals (zinc, lead), organic pollutants (bisphenol A), and industrial contaminants. Key areas include microbial bioremediation mechanisms, soil enzyme activities (urease, dehydrogenases) as bioindicators, and the role of humic substances in ecosystem restoration. Current work investigates microbial community resilience in agricultural and forest soils under pollution stress and climate change scenarios. Professor Zaborowska's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to environmental soil science, with recent articles examining zinc-contaminated soils, bisphenol A impacts, and nitrogen cycling under climate change. Her work bridges fundamental microbial ecology with practical applications in soil remediation and sustainable agriculture. Scientific achievements include: 23 promoted theses (PhD/Master's) 50 scientific publications 2 research projects 1 research team leadership Ministerial score of 3,723 As an active supervisor, she has guided numerous graduate students through thesis completion. Her research team participates in environmental monitoring projects focused on soil contamination and bioremediation strategies. Current activities include developing microbial indicators for soil health assessment and investigating bioremediation potential of native soil microorganisms in polluted ecosystems.

Hannah Gavinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Molecular Microbiology
• Microbial Ecology
• Bacteriophage Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Gavin is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Tufts University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on molecular microbiology and microbial ecology, with a specialization in bacteriophages of marine and soil bacteria. She explores phage-host interactions, potential phage therapies, and phage applications in undergraduate education. Education: PhD in Life Sciences - Microbiology (2018), Northwestern University B.S. in Biochemistry (2012), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Research emphasizes bacteriophage genomics and their roles in ecosystems and medicine. Key themes include phage diversity, phage therapy development, and integrating phage research into classroom-based projects. Recent work examines evolutionary dynamics of bacterial resistance mechanisms and the structure-function relationships of Vibrio vulnificus MARTX toxins. Teaching and outreach efforts bridge scientific research with educational innovation, particularly through course-based research experiences. She collaborates across institutions to advance microbiology education and public engagement with science.

Andreas Speicherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Organic Chemistry
• Synthesis of Organic Compounds
• Axial-Chiral Macrocycles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andreas Speicher is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Saarland University, leading the Organic Chemistry working group. His research focuses on organic synthesis, axial-chiral macrocycles, natural products, and heterocyclic compounds. He teaches chemistry courses for medicine, biology, and interdisciplinary programs. Key research areas include synthesis of biaryl macrocycles from mosses, atroposelective Heck couplings, and C–H activation strategies. He has authored textbooks such as The Chemistry of Heterocycles (2012) and Reactions and Syntheses in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2015). His work has been recognized with awards like the 2018 Preclinical Teaching Award. Prof. Speicher's lab also contributes to clinical chemistry education and German-French chemistry degree programs. Education: Not explicitly listed; inferred from academic rank and publications. Research: Prioritizes structure-synthesis-activity relationships in natural products, macrocyclic synthesis, and clinical chemistry applications. Teaching: Oversees courses for medicine, dentistry, and teacher training programs in chemistry. Recent publications span radiopharmaceuticals, electrochemical assays, and total syntheses of bioactive compounds. His group collaborates internationally, as evidenced by co-authored works and textbook contributions.

R. Alexander Pyronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
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R. Alexander Pyron is the Robert F. Griggs Associate Professor of Biology at The George Washington University . His research integrates systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology, and phylogenetics to study reptiles, amphibians, and their macroecological patterns. Education: B.S., Piedmont College (2004); Ph.D., M.S., M.Phil., City University of New York (2009). His work addresses speciation mechanisms at local scales, evolutionary drivers of global diversity, and statistical methodologies for phylogenetic inference using multi-locus datasets. Key themes include divergence time estimation , evolutionary isolation , and conservation genetics . Pyron's publications span phylogenomic analyses of squamates , biogeographic modeling , and taxonomic revisions of snakes, salamanders, and geckos. He critiques methodological approaches in taxonomy and advocates for integrative species delimitation . Notable collaborative research includes genome-scale phylogeographic studies on Desmognathus salamanders (2017) and analyses of amphibian extinction risk . Dr. Pyron teaches graduate courses in biogeography and phylogenetic comparative biology . His work bridges computational phylogenetics with field-based taxonomic discovery , emphasizing the interplay between historical diversification and contemporary conservation challenges.

Filipe Miguel H Lebre R Figueiredoمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Solid electrolytes
• Fuel cells
• Proton conductors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Filipe Miguel H Lebre R Figueiredo is a Principal Researcher at the Aveiro Materials Institute (CICECO) of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He previously served as a Tenured Auxiliary Professor at the Open University in Lisbon (2000-2008). His research focuses on electrochemical materials for energy conversion systems, including solid oxide fuel cells, proton exchange membranes, and lithium-ion batteries. PhD in Ceramics and Glass Engineering (1999), University of Aveiro Involved in 11 coordinated projects (2005-2019) with total funding of 3.9 M€ Supervised 5 PhD, 12 post-doctoral, and 16 MSc students His scientific interests include: Structure-property relationships in ionic/mixed conductors Organic-inorganic hybrid proton conductors Graphene composites and water transport in peptide nanostructures Mechanosynthesis and grain boundary engineering High-temperature PEMFCs and Li-ion battery materials Publications include works in Nature Communications , Advanced Functional Materials , and Journal of the American Chemical Society with 150+ peer-reviewed papers and h-index 44. Awards include 4 recognitions. He has developed novel characterization techniques like impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical strain microscopy.

Austen Apigoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Biology
• Microbial Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Austen Apigo is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Oregon State University (OSU) within the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, working under Principal Investigator Posy Busby. His research focuses on microbial ecology, plant biology, and biodiversity dynamics under global change drivers. His work examines fungal endophytes, predator-prey interactions in terrestrial invertebrates, and climate change impacts on decomposition processes. Key themes include host specificity, food web structure, and DNA metabarcoding methodologies. His publications span topics such as biodiversity assessment, invertebrate ecology, and plant-microbe interactions. The 2023 NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship underscores his contributions to understanding climate change effects on endophyte functionality.

Diego Santiago-Alarconمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Conservation Biology
• Parasite-Disease Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Diego Santiago-Alarcon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on parasite ecology and evolution, specifically investigating how anthropogenic disturbances impact parasite communities across environmental gradients. He also pioneers interdisciplinary work applying quantum computing to evolutionary biology. His lab, the Santiago Lab, explores avian-parasite interactions and urban ecological threats. Education: PhD from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Teaching specialties include Parasitology, Ornithology, and Theoretical Ecology. Research highlights include studies on avian malaria, mosquito vector behavior, and quantum genomics. His work spans multiple ecosystems including montane cloud forests and urban environments, with a focus on conservation implications. Research interests: Parasite-disease ecology Avian systematics and evolution Urbanization impacts on biodiversity Quantum computing applications in biology Recent publications emphasize continental-scale parasite diversity patterns, quantum genomic mutation studies, and vector ecology across land-use types. His team includes researchers like Héctor Mejía-Díaz and Oscar Hernandes Córdoba, focusing on projects ranging from phylogenetic analysis to climate change effects. Advising and grants: Mentored students including Indira (completed M.Sc. on House Sparrow hematology) Supervised projects on quantum genomics and vector-borne disease dynamics Labs/Teams: Santiago Lab, part of the Integrative Biology Department, collaborates with institutions like the Instituto de Ecología (Mexico) and University of Helsinki, emphasizing cross-disciplinary approaches to ecological and evolutionary questions.

Stephen Seahمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Enzymology
• Structural Biology
• Microbial Pathogenesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Seah is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on understanding enzyme structure-function relationships, particularly in bacterial pathogens and environmental pollutant degradation systems. He leads the Seah Lab, which employs interdisciplinary approaches including molecular genetics, protein purification, and structural biology. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. from National University of Singapore; Ph.D. from University of Sheffield, UK. Research Interests: Investigates enzymes involved in Mycobacterium tuberculosis cholesterol degradation (critical for tuberculosis drug development), lignin-biodegrading enzymes for biofuel applications, and mycotoxin detoxification. Recent work highlights structural adaptations in steroid-metabolizing enzymes and their implications for antibiotic design. Advising & Lab: Mentors graduate students (Ph.D./M.Sc.) and offers undergraduate research opportunities. Current projects include studying steroid-degrading enzymes in pathogenic bacteria and plant biomass degradation pathways. Labs/Teams: Directs the Seah Lab at Science Complex 4205A, collaborating on projects related to enzyme evolution and applied microbiology.

Rebecca Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fungal Pathogenesis
• Antifungal Drug Resistance
• Genomic Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Shapiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph and holds a Canada Research Chair. Her research focuses on fungal pathogenesis, antifungal drug resistance, and genomic technologies. She leads a lab (SSC 4405-6) and has pioneered CRISPR-based tools for studying fungal pathogens like Candida albicans. She earned a BSc in Biology from McGill University, a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, and completed a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT/Broad Institute in Biological Engineering. Education: BSc McGill University, PhD University of Toronto, Postdoc MIT/Broad Institute Her research combines CRISPR technologies with functional genomics to uncover mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis, antifungal resistance, and stress tolerance. Key areas include high-throughput genetic screens, temperature stress responses, and drug resistance evolution. Recent work addresses emerging drug-resistant fungal pathogens and explores novel antifungal strategies, including small molecule inhibitors and combinational therapies. Awards: Canada Research Chair (implied) Her lab develops innovative genetic tools and collaborates on projects ranging from biofilm formation to evolutionary studies of drug resistance. Current efforts include FungAMR (antimicrobial resistance profiling) and CRISPR-based systems for essential gene analysis. No grants or specific student lists are detailed here, but her lab focuses on Candida biology and genomic innovation.

Jacob A. Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Symbiosis
• Molecular Ecology
• Microbiome Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacob A. Russell is a Professor in the Department of Biology and Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science at Drexel University. He previously held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University, supported by the National Science Foundation and Green Memorial Fund. Green Memorial Fund Postdoctoral Fellow (2006-2007) NSF Postdoctoral Fellow (2005-2006) PhD in Ecology and Evolution, University of Arizona (2004) BS in Molecular Genetics, University of Rochester (1999) His research focuses on the functional significance and evolutionary histories of bacterial symbioses in ants and aphids. Key areas include the role of heritable symbiont communities in insect ecology, genomic mechanisms underpinning symbiotic relationships, and coevolutionary dynamics between insects and microbes. His lab employs molecular, bioinformatic, phylogenetic, and experimental approaches to study symbiosis across timescales. The trends in his recent publications highlight interdisciplinary studies on symbiont-driven adaptations in insects, including nitrogen recycling in ant microbiomes, seasonal dynamics of aphid endosymbionts, and the impact of environmental stressors on symbiotic systems. These works often integrate ecological, genetic, and evolutionary perspectives to address questions about symbiont transmission, functional stability, and adaptive significance. NSF Postdoctoral Fellow Green Memorial Fund Postdoctoral Fellow Professor Russell has secured federal funding through the National Science Foundation for collaborative research on aphid symbiont communities and holobiont biodiversity. His work bridges field and laboratory studies to explore symbiosis in ecological and evolutionary contexts, with implications for pest management and climate change resilience.

Annika C. Mosierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Annika C. Mosier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Colorado Denver, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on microbial ecology and biogeochemistry, with expertise in environmental microbiology, nitrogen cycling, and microbiology education. She directs the Mosier Lab, which investigates microbial responses to environmental changes such as antibiotic pollution, fecal contamination, and wildfires, alongside pedagogical innovations like ungrading methods in microbiology education. Education and Degrees: While specific academic credentials are not detailed, her role as an Associate Professor indicates advanced qualifications in microbiology or related fields. Research Interests: Her lab’s three primary areas are microbial nitrogen cycling, environmental change impacts, and education research. Recent work includes studies on river microbiomes, honeybee symbiosis, and fungal roles in acid mine drainage. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2020 CU Denver Excellence in Teaching Award and promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2022. Advising and Grants: Mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students, including Michael Kain (Outstanding Graduate Student Award), Courtney Wham, and Nicole Laurita. Collaborates with institutions like the Rochester Institute of Technology on education initiatives. Labs/Teams: The Mosier Lab is located in the Science Building (Rooms 4095/4097), focusing on field and lab experiments to understand microbial community dynamics. Ongoing projects include developing course-based research experiences and assessing drawing as an educational tool.

• Skin Microbiome
• Immunology
• Staphylococcus aureus
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Henderson is a researcher at the University of Bradford focusing on the skin microbiome's role in immune response and disease. Her work explores how microbial communities interact with host physiology in conditions like eczema and contact dermatitis, with particular emphasis on Staphylococcus aureus dynamics. Research highlights include: Investigating skin microbiome dysbiosis during inflammatory episodes Studying phenotypic changes in pathogens during disease flares Developing molecular insights into host-microbial interactions Key publication trends (2017-2025) indicate expertise in: Antibiotic resistance mechanisms Bacterial enzyme inhibition (DNA gyrase, topoisomerases) Structural biology of pathogenic proteins Chemotherapy-drug interactions

Oleg Krokhinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Proteomics
• Mass Spectrometry
• Peptide Chromatography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oleg Krokhin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He holds cross-appointments as Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Medical Genetics. His research focuses on proteomic applications of peptide chromatography, high-throughput mass spectrometry, and peptide separation science. Dr. Krokhin has over 35 years of experience in analytical chemistry, with a strong emphasis on advancing proteomic methodologies for complex biological sample analysis. Education: PhD (Analytical Chemistry, Moscow State University, 1993) and MSc (Analytical Chemistry, Moscow State University, 1989). Research Interests: Proteomics, mass spectrometry-based technologies, peptide chromatography, and their applications in human health, biofuels, and food industry. Notable contributions include studies on SARS-CoV-1, Ebola viruses, biofuel production, flaxseed oil deterioration, and biomarker discovery for kidney diseases. Publications: Over 145 peer-reviewed articles, including influential studies on viral proteomics and biofuel microbial systems. Recent work emphasizes retention time prediction algorithms and proteomic workflow optimization. Awards: NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize (2006), Moscow State University Prize (1998), and multiple early-career scholarships. Advising: Currently accepting Master's and PhD students in proteomics and analytical chemistry. His lab collaborates with industrial and academic partners globally to advance analytical techniques. Labs/Teams: Directs a world-leading proteomics research group specializing in peptide separation science, with expertise in LC-MS methodologies and data-driven proteomic analysis.