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Erin Field is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at East Carolina University (ECU), housed within the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. She operates from the Life Sciences & Biotechnology Building (Room 3409) and can be contacted via fielde14@ecu.edu. Field leads the interdisciplinary Field Lab, which investigates microbial drivers of geochemical processes in aquatic environments, with emphasis on water treatment, contaminant mobility, and nutrient cycling. Education Ph.D. in Microbiology, Montana State University (2011) B.S. in Environmental Science Biology, Southampton College of Long Island University (2005) Research Interests Field specializes in geomicrobiology, particularly microbe-metal interactions involving iron-oxidizing bacteria in marine estuaries, coastal zones, and freshwater systems. Her work examines how biologically produced iron oxides sequester nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and organic carbon, and how environmental factors modulate this process. She integrates metagenomics, single-cell genomics, and cultivation techniques to overcome challenges in studying unculturable microbes. Current initiatives explore hurricane impacts on microbial communities, shipwreck biofilm assembly, and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for ecological monitoring and conservation. Publication Trends Field's recent publications (2019-2024) reveal sustained focus on microbial responses to anthropogenic and natural disturbances, especially hurricanes and hydrocarbon exposure. She consistently links iron-oxidizing bacteria to metal corrosion, nutrient cycling, and eDNA method development, with genomic analyses underpinning most studies. Her work bridges marine archaeology, fisheries science, and biogeochemistry through field-lab integrative approaches. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants Advising: Mentors graduate students in microbiology and biogeochemistry (specific names unstated). Grants: Research supported by external funding for interdisciplinary projects involving field expeditions, genomic analyses, and eDNA repository development. Labs and Teams The Field Lab operates the ECU Geomicrobiology facility and an eDNA repository. It combines molecular genomics, geochemical assays, and hydrological modeling to study microbes in shipwrecks, aquifers, and estuarine systems. The team actively disseminates findings via Twitter ( @ErinKField ) and Weebly-hosted platforms.

• Geomicrobiology
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Microbiology
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Ricardo Amils is a Full Professor of Microbiology at the Department of Molecular Biology, Centre for Molecular Biology (UAM-CSIC), Autonomous University of Madrid, and Senior Scientist at the Centre for Astrobiology (INTA-CSIC). He serves as Interdisciplinary Scientist for the Mars Express Mission (2002-present) and previously held leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Sciences (1987-1993) and Director of the Department of Astrobiology (2003-2009). Education: Chemistry Degree, University of Barcelona (1969) Doctor of Science, University of Barcelona (1973) His research spans astrobiology , microbial ecology of extreme environments , and molecular biology of extremophiles with pioneering work on ribosome functional evolution, biomining, and bioremediation. He extensively studies the Río Tinto ecosystem in Spain—an acidic environment serving as a Mars analog—focusing on microbial survival mechanisms in extreme conditions and biogeochemical processes involving metal sequestration. Analysis of his 2010-2015 publications reveals consistent focus on extremophile microbiology in acidic environments, biomineralization processes, and astrobiological implications. Key themes include microbial community structure in extreme settings, iron/sulfur cycling, and planetary habitability assessments, particularly through Mars analog research at Río Tinto. Scientific Awards: Group Achievement NASA Award (2006) Torre de Nerva (2007) Grantee European Commission (1993-1996) Fellow European Molecular Biology Organization (1983) Recipient Antibiotic award Compania Espanola de Penicilina (1973) Professor Amils secured competitive funding including European Commission grants and NASA collaborations. He serves on editorial boards for Astrobiology , Extremophiles , and Environmental Microbiology , and actively mentors researchers through his leadership roles. His international collaborations include ESA advisory groups and the American Society for Microbiology. He leads interdisciplinary teams at the Centre for Astrobiology focusing on planetary habitability and extreme-environment microbiology, conducting field studies in Río Tinto and contributing to space missions like Mars Express. His lab investigates microbial-mineral interactions with applications in biomining and environmental remediation.

• Functional evolution of ribosomes
• Total reconstitution of ribosomes
• Biomining
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