جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Timothy Grantمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM)
• Structural biology
• Computational imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Timothy Grant is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an Investigator at the Morgridge Institute for Research , embedded within the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology . His laboratory, the Grant Lab , focuses on pushing the limits of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to visualize ever-smaller and more dynamic biological macromolecules. Education & Academic Home: Faculty appointment: Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Concurrent appointment: Morgridge Institute Investigator, Rowe Center for Research in Virology. Research Interests: The Grant group develops computational and experimental methods that extend cryo-EM into two major frontiers: size —capturing structures of very small proteins previously invisible to cryo-EM—and motion —resolving conformational changes of molecular machines in real time. These advances are integrated into the open-source software package cisTEM , which provides a user-friendly workflow for single-particle image processing. Publication Trends: Across the 15 most recent papers (2021-2025), Grant’s work spans method-centric algorithmic innovation, high-resolution structural studies of bacterial DNA replication-restart machinery, and integrative technologies that couple native mass spectrometry with cryo-EM. A clear trajectory emerges from tool development toward application in virology and antibiotic-target validation. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Students & Research Team: Grant currently mentors six graduate students (Colin Hemme, Gan Li, Heidy Elkhaligy, Peter Ducos, Roma Broadberry, Shashwat Shastri) and several postdoctoral researchers and staff, including Alex Duckworth, Raison Dsouza, and Tim Wagner. Laboratory & Collaborations: The Grant Lab is physically located within UW–Madison’s Biochemistry Building and leverages the Center for High-Throughput Computing shared between UW–Madison and Morgridge to perform large-scale cryo-EM data processing.

• Popular Music
• Postcolonial Analysis
• Sound Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Johannes Ismaiel-Wendt is a faculty member at the Institute for Music and Musicology , part of the University of Hildesheim ’s School of Cultural Studies & Aesthetic Communication. He earned a doctorate in cultural studies, sociology, and musicology from the University of Bremen (supervised by Prof. Dr. Sabine Bröck and Prof. Dr. Alexander Weheliye) with his dissertation tracks'n'treks. Popular Music and Postcolonial Analysis (2011). Ismaiel-Wendt is a certified educator, known for blending research with live drum machine performances and sound lectures. From 2012 to 2018, he served as Junior Professor for Systematic Musicology and Music Sociology before being appointed University Professor in 2018.

Matteo Dal Peraroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Biophysics
• Molecular Modeling
• Structural Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matteo Dal Peraro is an Associate Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Life Sciences, where he leads the Laboratory for Biomolecular Modeling (LBM) within the Interfaculty Institute of Bioengineering (IBI). He also holds significant administrative roles as Head of IBI-SV Administration and Co-Director of IBI-STI Administration, demonstrating his leadership across both the School of Life Sciences and School of Engineering. His research bridges computational approaches with experimental validation to understand complex biological systems at multiple scales. His educational background includes a B.S. and M.S. in Physics from the University of Padua (2000), followed by a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste (2004). He then completed postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania under Professor M. L. Klein before joining EPFL as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in late 2007. Dal Peraro's research focuses on computational biophysics and multiscale modeling of biological systems, with particular emphasis on membrane-protein interactions, nanopore sensing technologies, and structural biology. His work spans fundamental molecular mechanisms to applied educational technologies, demonstrating a commitment to both scientific discovery and knowledge dissemination. He has made significant contributions to understanding protein-membrane interactions, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, mitochondrial disorders, and viral pathogenesis through advanced computational approaches. His publication record shows a strong trend toward integrating augmented and virtual reality technologies with molecular modeling, exemplified by his development of the moleculARweb platform for chemistry and structural biology education. His research spans computational methods development, structural characterization of biomolecules, membrane biophysics, and applications to medically relevant problems including antibiotic resistance and neurodegenerative disorders. This interdisciplinary approach connects fundamental biophysical principles with practical applications in medicine and education. Dal Peraro has mentored numerous doctoral students through EPFL's PhD programs, particularly in Computational and Quantitative Biology. His leadership extends to serving on PhD program committees and directing research groups focused on computational molecular biology. He has established collaborations across multiple disciplines, facilitating integrative approaches to complex biological problems. He leads the Laboratory for Biomolecular Modeling (LBM), which develops and applies computational methods to study biological systems at multiple scales. The lab bridges molecular simulations with experimental validation, creating a synergistic approach to understanding complex biological phenomena. Dal Peraro's team has made significant contributions to membrane biophysics, protein folding, and the development of educational technologies that make structural biology accessible through augmented reality platforms.

• Sleep
• Circadian rhythms
• Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ron C Anafi serves as Associate Professor of Medicine (Sleep Medicine) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and holds key affiliations as Faculty Scholar at the Penn Institute for Bioinformatics, Co-Investigator at the Center for Subcellular Genomics, and member of both the Chronobiology and Sleep Institute and ITMAT. His work bridges computational biology with clinical sleep medicine within the Perelman School of Medicine. His educational trajectory includes a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering and Philosophy from Tulane University (1995), followed by a Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics (2002) and M.D. (2004) from the University of Minnesota. This dual training underpins his unique approach to circadian research. Dr. Anafi's laboratory pioneers computational methods to decode sleep and circadian influences on human physiology, focusing on neurodegeneration and cancer. By applying machine learning and systems biology to large-scale omics data, his team reconstructs molecular rhythms from cross-sectional human tissue databases—overcoming the critical barrier of limited longitudinal sampling in patients. His research demonstrates how circadian disruptions in ribosomal function link to Alzheimer's pathology and how tumor clock strength predicts breast cancer outcomes. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals intensifying focus on cell-type-specific circadian disruptions in neurodegenerative diseases, with significant expansion into cancer chronobiology and contactless sleep monitoring technologies. His methodological innovations like CYCLOPS enable rhythmic signal extraction across diverse tissues—from brain to skin—while increasingly integrating multi-omics layers to identify therapeutic targets. As mentor in the Genomics and Computational Biology and Neuroscience graduate groups, he guides students through rotation projects at his Translational Research Laboratories facility (Suite 2100, 125 South 31st Street). His research is supported by NIH grants investigating circadian mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease and cancer progression, with recent work exploring sex-specific metabolic impacts of circadian genes and non-invasive sleep monitoring.

James Hensonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Public Opinion Polling
• State and Local Government
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Henson is a Professor at the College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin . He serves as the Director of the Texas Politics Project , a non-partisan research and public affairs initiative focused on Texas government and politics. Henson co-founded the longest-running academic survey of public opinion in Texas in 2008 and has authored the widely used Texas Politics textbook (12th edition), while also hosting the project's Second Reading podcast since 2016. Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Teaching: Instructs GOV 310L: American and Texas Government and GOV 374N: Political Internship since at least 2021. His research focuses on political science , with an emphasis on public opinion polling and media analysis in Texas politics. He has contributed to major media outlets including The Washington Post , The Hill , and Texas Monthly , and serves on the advisory board of The Subiendo Academy at McCombs School of Business, UT-Austin. Henson's academic work spans ethnic media representation , historical political economy in Latin America, and state-society relations in early 20th-century Mexico. His publications analyze intersections of race, ideology, and international business interests in post-revolutionary contexts. He maintains offices in MEZ 2.302E and holds regular public polling data archives from over 15 years of Texas Politics Project surveys, with methodologies involving YouGov's proximity-matched sampling of 20,000+ Texas residents.

Oh Jeong-miمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmacogenomics
• Translational Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Oh Jeong-mi is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, and concurrently holds a Professorship at Seoul National University Hospital since 2005. Her 20-year academic career at SNU progressed from Assistant Professor (2004-2007) to Associate Professor (2007-2012) and full Professor (2012-present), with additional leadership roles including Chairman of the Practical Training Committee for the Korean Council for Pharmaceutical Education (2010-2012). Education: B.S. from University of Texas at Austin Pharm.D. from University of Maryland at Baltimore Professor Oh's research centers on clinical and translational pharmacy with three interconnected pillars: (1) pharmacogenomics of drug transporters and metabolic enzymes in organ transplantation, (2) age- and disease-specific drug safety and appropriateness, and (3) chemotherapy optimization through pharmacokinetic modeling. Her work bridges genomic science with clinical practice to enable personalized immunosuppressant therapy, particularly for kidney and liver transplant recipients. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research trajectories in CYP3A5/ABCB1 polymorphism impacts on tacrolimus/cyclosporine pharmacokinetics, with strong emphasis on Korean population-specific responses. Key subfields include pharmacometric modeling, transplant immunology, and genetic biomarker validation, consistently targeting clinical implementation of precision dosing protocols. Scientific Awards: Howol Songam Next-Generation Academic Award (2022) She has mentored 11 graduate students in pharmacogenomic applications for transplantation and oncology, with thesis topics spanning population pharmacokinetics, genetic association studies, and multidisciplinary team care models. Her research is conducted through the Clinical Pharmacy Laboratory, which employs collaborative frameworks involving clinicians, geneticists, and pharmacometricians to address complex drug therapy challenges in high-risk patient populations. The laboratory maintains active partnerships with Seoul National University Hospital's transplant and oncology units, focusing on real-world implementation of pharmacogenomic-guided dosing protocols while investigating novel drug-drug interaction mechanisms in polypharmacy scenarios common among elderly and multi-morbid patients.

Ross A Woodsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Hydroclimatology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ross A Woods is a Reader in Water & Environmental Engineering at the School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering, University of Bristol , and an active member of the Cabot Institute for the Environment . His research focuses on large-sample hydrology, flood and drought risk, climate-water interactions, and catchment classification. Keywords : Hydrology, Water Resources, Hazards, Hydroclimatology Research Themes : Flood Estimation in Ungauged Catchments, Climate Change Impacts on Hydrology, Snow-Rain Transition Effects, Hydrological Modeling with Simple Models Scientific Trends His recent work emphasizes groundwater-surface water interactions (e.g., DECIPHeR-GW, 2025), snow hydrology under climate change (e.g., Northern Hemisphere SWE datasets, 2025), and catchment-scale water balance analysis (e.g., 2024 studies on soil drainage and streamflow seasonality). Key disciplines include hydrology, climate science, and environmental engineering. Scientific Awards 2022 STAHY Best Paper Award (awarded 2023) Adjunct Faculty Member (2006) Award for Outstanding Achievement (2010) He has contributed to hydrology through 671 catchment studies (CAMELS-GB dataset) and model development (e.g., TOSSH toolbox, 2021). His work bridges theoretical hydrology with applied water management in regions like New Zealand, Brazil, and the contiguous USA.

Karen Casciottiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nitrogen Cycle Biogeochemistry
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry
• Marine Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Casciotti is a Professor in the Department of Oceans and Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University, where she has held a faculty position since 2011. She serves as Senior Fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment and as Victoria and Roger Sant Director of the Earth Systems Program. PhD in Geosciences from Princeton University (2002) MS in Geosciences (Princeton) and Oceanography (UCSD) B.S. in Environmental Engineering Science from Caltech Her research focuses on marine nitrogen cycle biogeochemistry, particularly nitrate, nitrite, and nitrous oxide (N2O) cycling in ocean waters. She combines stable isotope geochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and geochemical modeling across scales from benchtop to global ocean systems. Recent work demonstrates urea utilization by diverse deep-sea microorganisms and its role in chemoautotrophy. Key publications (2023-2025) examine N2O dynamics in tropical oceans, nitrate assimilation pathways, urea metabolism in dark ocean communities, and isotopocule analysis methodologies. Her team developed the pyisotopomer software package for nitrous oxide isotopocule analysis. John Hayes Award (2020) Terman Fellow (2011) NRC Postdoctoral Fellow (2002) Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2001) She advises doctoral students in oceanography and earth system science while serving as Co-Chair of the GEOTRACES Scientific Steering Committee and former Associate Editor for Marine Chemistry . Her lab investigates microbial nitrogen cycling, seawater chemistry, and climate-relevant trace gas production.

Ingeborg Schmidt-Kreyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structure & function of eukaryotic membrane proteins
• membrane protein complexes
• biophysics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ingeborg Schmidt-Krey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the structure and function of eukaryotic membrane proteins, which are critical drug targets in biomedical research. She utilizes electron crystallography, cryo-EM, and 2D crystallization techniques to advance structural studies of these proteins. Education: B.S. in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University (1991) Ph.D. in Biophysics and Structural Biology from Karolinska Institute (1999) Research Interests: Ingeborg Schmidt-Krey investigates eukaryotic membrane proteins, particularly their structural determination via electron crystallography. Her work includes developing screening methods for 2D crystallization and improving cryo-EM data collection. Recent articles highlight advancements in nanodisc-reconstitution, lipid-dependent oligomerization studies, and refined sample preparation techniques like the Peel-Blot method. Scientific Awards: German Research Foundation Young Investigator Class of 1969 Teaching Fellow EMBO/EMBL/CERN Women in Science Ambassador EMBO long-term fellow Her laboratory’s efforts are directed toward understanding the biophysics of membrane proteins and their role in diseases such as inflammation and cancer.

Burcu Demirayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Psychology
• Gerontology
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Burcu Demiray is a researcher at the Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, leading a team focused on real-life cognitive activities in the context of healthy longevity. Her interdisciplinary work integrates smartphone sensing, experience sampling, and machine learning to analyze real-life audio, speech, and text data. She is also developing e-learning concepts for Generation 65+ to combat ageism and enhance digital literacy. Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Research Interests: Healthy cognitive aging and psychological well-being. Automated semantic analysis of real-life conversations. Machine learning applications in gerontology and memory studies. Digital health interventions and ambient audio monitoring. Publications Trends: Focus on naturalistic observation studies using smartphone sensing and wearable devices. Development of machine learning models for reminiscence and memory function detection. Analysis of gender differences in daily communication and cognitive aging. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Healthy Longevity Center at UZH and the Digital Society Initiative (DSI) Community Health.

Rose Alaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Pollution Monitoring
• Air Quality Modeling
• Climate Change Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rose Alani is an Associate Professor and senior researcher at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos . With over 20 years of experience in environmental and analytical chemistry, she leads Nigeria's Air Quality Monitoring Research Group (AQMRG) and served as the 2024 Nigerian Coordinator for the CLEAN-Air Forum. B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University (1988) M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry, University of Port Harcourt (1992) Ph.D. Environmental/Analytical Chemistry, University of Lagos (2012) Her research focuses on environmental pollution monitoring across air, water, and soil, particularly examining contaminant distribution linked to carbon production dynamics. She specializes in air quality modeling, health risk assessments of gaseous and particulate pollutants, and environmental sustainability. Recent publications highlight her work in GIS-based pollution mapping, seasonal air pollution variability, PAHs exposure risks, and economic impact analysis. These studies emphasize solutions for urban environmental challenges in Lagos and broader West Africa. Distinguished Researcher Awards (University of Lagos Golden Jubilee Conferences, 2009-2012) Featured in EPIC's Public Local Actors Registry (2023) Recognized as Air Quality Champion by EPIC (2024) She co-chairs the US-Nigeria Air Quality Technical Working Group and collaborates with institutions across Africa, Europe, and North America.

David Lobbمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Erosion and Conservation
• Tillage Systems and Landscape Processes
• Sediment Fingerprinting and Tracing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Lobb is a Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. His research focuses on biophysical processes within landscapes, particularly soil movement by tillage and tillage erosion, with international recognition for advancements in experimental methods and modeling. PhD in Soil Science, University of Guelph MSc in Soil Science, University of Guelph BSc in Biophysical Systems, University of Toronto Research Interests: Soil Erosion and Conservation , Tillage Systems , Sediment Fingerprinting , Wetland Carbon Dynamics , and Precision Agriculture . His work addresses soil redistribution, agri-environmental indicators, and soil-landscape variability. Recent articles highlight his expertise in soil erosion mechanisms, carbon sequestration in wetlands, and innovative measurement techniques using radiometric methods and smartphone technology. Collaborations with international organizations like the UN FAO, IAEA, and OECD underscore his global impact.

Ian Carrollمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiome Research
• Gut-Brain Axis
• Nutritional Therapies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Carroll, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on gastrointestinal biology and disease, with specific expertise in microbiome interactions. He directs the Carroll Lab and holds affiliations with the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease (CGIBD), where he serves as a Microbiome Focus Area investigator. Dr. Carroll's research centers on mechanisms through which intestinal microbiota and their metabolites influence gastrointestinal physiology, behavior, and weight regulation. His work spans microbiome dynamics in obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders , with particular emphasis on short-chain fatty acid physiology , gut-brain axis communication , and nutritional interventions . His laboratory has pioneered techniques for biological sample collection and bacterial DNA isolation from human fecal and mucosal samples. His publication trends reveal strong focus on Microbiome responses to dietary interventions (fiber, almonds, purified diets) Longitudinal biomarker discovery using interpretable machine learning Clinical applications in hypertension, bariatric surgery, and anorexia nervosa Cross-species validation through murine models Award Highlights: CGIBD Pilot and Feasibility Award (2012) Dr. Carroll maintains active collaborations across multiple disciplines including gastroenterology, immunology, and computational biology. His work integrates molecular techniques with clinical studies to develop nutritional therapies for gastrointestinal diseases. Current research examines microbial contributions to weight regulation post-bariatric surgery and mechanisms underlying microbiome-mediated blood pressure control. The Carroll Lab operates within the MBRB building facility, conducting translational research bridging basic microbial science with clinical applications in metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders.

• Gut microbiota
• Mycotoxins
• Food toxicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silvia Gratz serves as a Senior Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, where she leads the Gut Health research group at the Rowett Institute. Her work bridges nutritional science and toxicology with significant implications for public health and food safety. Her academic foundation includes: MSc in Human Nutrition from the University of Vienna, Austria (2002) PhD in Food Toxicology from the University of Kuopio, Finland (2007) Dr. Gratz's research program investigates how gut microbiota processes dietary components and toxins, with particular expertise in mycotoxins (foodborne toxins from molds) and their impact on human health. She examines how microbial metabolism of these compounds affects intestinal toxicity and how dietary interventions like fiber supplementation can mitigate harmful effects. Her work on masked mycotoxins—bound forms that become active through gut bacterial action—has significantly advanced understanding of food contaminant risks. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on gut microbiome interactions with dietary components, mycotoxin metabolism across different food matrices, and development of biomarkers for human exposure assessment. Her work consistently bridges basic microbiological mechanisms with practical applications for food safety and nutritional recommendations. Dr. Gratz actively contributes to scientific governance as a member of the FSA Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (since 2022) and serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Predictive Toxicology. She demonstrates strong commitment to academic service through leadership roles including Co-lead of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Team at the Rowett Institute and membership on the Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team. As an educator, she coordinates the MSc Clinical Nutrition course and lectures across multiple nutrition programs, while supervising PhD students in Nutrition and Health and Biomedical Sciences. Her substantial grant portfolio demonstrates research leadership across multiple funding sources including Scottish Government programs, research councils, and industry partnerships.

Roland A. Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multifunctional BlueGreen Water Infrastructures
• Decentralized Rainwater & Wastewater Treatment
• Ecological Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Roland A. Müller serves as Department Head of Systemic Environmental Biotechnology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany, and holds an Honorary Professorship for Integrated Wastewater Resource Management at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK) since 2016. With over three decades of experience at UFZ, he has held progressively senior positions including Head of Department SUBT since 2013, Speaker of the Department from 2010-2012, and Head of Infrastructure Unit from 1996-2010. His educational foundation includes university studies in Technical Microbiology at the Carolo-Wilhelmina Technical University of Braunschweig (1984-1990). This technical microbiology background has informed his interdisciplinary approach to environmental biotechnology. Prof. Müller's research pioneers the integration of ecological principles into urban water management systems, particularly focusing on Multifunctional BlueGreen Water Infrastructures for Water Sensitive Cities. His work spans Decentralized Rainwater & Wastewater Treatment, Ecological Engineering, and Resource-efficient Wastewater Treatment systems, with special attention to applications in water-scarce regions like Jordan. He has developed innovative approaches for implementing nature-based solutions that simultaneously address urban flooding, water scarcity, and climate adaptation challenges. His research combines engineering, ecology, and urban planning to create resilient water systems that enhance urban sustainability. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on implementing the 'Leipziger Modell Blau-Grün' - a comprehensive approach to integrated blue-green infrastructure in urban settings. His work demonstrates how nature-based solutions can simultaneously address stormwater management, irrigation needs, and urban greening. A significant portion of his research examines decentralized wastewater treatment systems, with particular attention to their application in arid and semi-arid regions where water resources are constrained. His publications increasingly emphasize participatory planning approaches involving municipal authorities, housing associations, and research institutions to co-design water-sensitive urban developments. 2018: German Environmental Award for solving a central water problem in a decentralized manner in Jordan 2016: Winner of UFZ Knowledge Transfer Award for contributions to Jordanian wastewater policy framework 2014: UFZ Technology Transfer Award for development of vertical filter systems for groundwater purification 2014: Finalist for Hugo Junkers Prize for innovative groundwater purification research Prof. Müller has been instrumental in advising on water policy frameworks, particularly in Jordan where he served as the German representative in the National Implementation Committee for decentralized Wastewater treatment. His work directly influenced the development of national certification standards for wastewater treatment systems with capacities up to 5,000 PE in Jordan. He leads the 'Leipziger BlauGrün' project, a German model city initiative for resource-efficient urban districts that demonstrates practical implementation of his research concepts. His department collaborates with international partners on projects addressing water challenges across diverse climatic conditions. As head of the Systemic Environmental Biotechnology department at UFZ, Prof. Müller oversees research at the intersection of environmental engineering, microbiology, and urban planning. His department is actively involved in the Technical Biogeochemistry Integration Platform, which focuses on 'Tapping Nature's Potential' for sustainable water management solutions. The department maintains strong international partnerships, particularly with institutions in water-stressed regions, to develop and implement decentralized wastewater management concepts that are both scientifically sound and practically implementable in resource-constrained settings.