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Paul Jaschkeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Synthetic Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Genome Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Jaschke is a Senior Lecturer in Synthetic Biology at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences, affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and completed postdoctoral research at Stanford University. His work focuses on bacteriophage engineering for antimicrobial therapies, overlapping genes, and genetic code expansion to combat antibiotic resistance. Education: PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia NSERC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stanford University Research Interests: Engineering bacteriophages (T4, T7) for targeted therapy against uropathogenic E. coli Functional roles of overlapping genes in genome evolution Designing synthetic genetic codes for biocontainment and orthogonal translation systems Recent Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize phage-based antimicrobial strategies, synthetic gene design, and viral-host interactions in chemotrophic environments. Key themes include biocontainment systems, host response mechanisms, and modular genome engineering. Awards: People's Choice Award – BioInnovation Initiative Conference (2024) Inter-Departmental Collaboration Award (2022) Advising & Grants: Supervised 9 MRes and 8 PhD students. Active in projects like the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition and phage therapy development. Lab alumni work at institutions like Harvard Medical School and companies like EnGeneic. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group within the School of Natural Sciences, collaborating with the Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology on interdisciplinary projects.

Matthew Fieldsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Biofilms
• Microbial Ecology
• Heavy Metal Reduction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Fields is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology at Montana State University (MSU) and Director of the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE). He leads the Biofilm Physiology & Ecology Team, focusing on environmental biofilms involved in processes like nitrate contamination, heavy metal reduction, and bioenergy. His work explores interactions between biotic and abiotic factors affecting microbial physiology and community dynamics. Fields holds a PhD from Cornell University (2001) and has contributed significantly to research on extremophiles, algal biofuels, and microbial community dynamics. Education: Ph.D., Cornell University, 2001 Roles: CBE Director, Thermal Biology Institute Affiliate, Energy Research Institute Member Research Focus: Biofilm physiology, microbial community ecology, coal-to-methane conversion, algal biofuel production His research encompasses projects on sulfate-reducing biofilms, methanogenic biofilms, and heavy-metal bioreduction. Notable contributions include studies on extremophiles and 3D-printed microbial communities. Awards include the 2017 Provost’s Award for Graduate Research/Creativity Mentoring. Fields has secured grants totaling over $5 million, including DOE-funded initiatives for coalbed methane research and advanced microscopy. Fields’ team collaborates internationally, addressing challenges in biofilm-related corrosion, bioenergy, and environmental remediation. He leads the CBE’s Industry Program, fostering partnerships between academia and industry. His work is published in journals like Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta and Algal Research .

• Astrobiology
• Biogeochemistry
• Microbial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Trembath-Reichert is an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds affiliations with the Water Institute and the Microbiology (PhD) program. Her research integrates geochemical, genomic, and statistical methods to study microbially mediated processes in extreme environments, focusing on global biogeochemical cycles and microbial activity in hot springs, deep subsurface, and atmospheric systems. She explores astrobiological questions through terrestrial and oceanic analogs, such as hydrothermal vents and permafrost. Education & Background: While specific degrees are not detailed, her work reflects expertise in geobiology, microbiology, and environmental chemistry. She has conducted fieldwork in locations like New Zealand's Waikite Valley, Hawaii's Lo'ihi Seamount, and Antarctica's permafrost regions. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes microbial sulfur metabolism, microbial survival strategies in extreme environments, and the role of microbes in carbon and nitrogen cycles. She investigates life detection methodologies in planetary analogs, including atmospheric sampling via high-altitude balloons (HERA platform) and subseafloor drilling projects. Her group combines single-cell omics, stable isotope probing, and transcriptomics to dissect microbial ecophysiology. Grants & Collaborations: Her projects involve interdisciplinary collaborations, such as the SUBSEA expedition to Lo'ihi Seamount and the North Pond subseafloor study. Funding sources likely include NASA Astrobiology Institute and NSF grants given her focus on astrobiology and deep biosphere research. Labs & Teams: She leads the Trembath-Reichert Lab, focusing on geobiological and astrobiological research. Affiliations with ASU's Water Institute and School of Life Sciences enable cross-disciplinary projects on environmental microbiology and microbial ecology.

Tanner Millsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sediment Mechanics
• Geochemistry
• Geomicrobiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tanner Mills is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. His work focuses on sediment mechanics, geochemistry, geomicrobiology, and sedimentology, with emphasis on early diagenesis, microbe-sediment interactions, and subsurface fluid dynamics. He previously earned his PhD from Texas A&M University, where he studied microbial-clay sediment interactions during early burial processes. Education: PhD in Geosciences, Texas A&M University Research Interests: Tanner’s research integrates experimental and analytical methods to explore: Climate impacts on permafrost carbon emissions and geochemical changes Biogeochemical processes in methane hydrates and deep subseafloor sediments Microbial influence on sediment properties and pore fluid evolution Long-term continental weathering and geochemical cycling Publications Trends: His recent work highlights: Climate-driven permafrost thaw mechanisms and methane fluxes Machine learning applications in prokaryotic population analysis Experimental studies on synthetic and natural permafrost flow properties Global sedimentary geochemical data curation for earth history insights Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: Details on advising roles and grants are not provided in the text. His current research is supported by collaborations at UTIG, particularly with Dr. Peter Flemings studying Alaskan permafrost and Gulf of Mexico methane hydrates. Labs/Teams: Currently affiliated with the Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), collaborating on multiphase flow studies in permafrost and biogeochemical methane research projects.

Wolfgang Bachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Environmental Sciences
• Petrology
• Geochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Bach serves as a Professor of Petrology at the MARUM Center for Marine Environmental Sciences (University of Bremen), leading the Petrology of the Ocean Crust research group since 2005. His work bridges magmatic petrology and inorganic geochemistry with a focus on global hydrothermal systems. PhD (1996) & Diplom (1991) from Justus Liebig University Giessen Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (1996-2005) as Postdoc/Research Associate IODP leadership roles (2003-2005) and ECORD Science Operator collaboration His research examines ocean crust formation/destruction cycles , including seafloor spreading, hydrothermal alteration, mantle recycling, and chemosynthesis-driven ecosystems. Key methods involve: Micromineralogy of altered basalts and serpentinites Geochemical analysis (ICP-MS, laser ablation, fluid inclusion studies) Thermodynamic modeling of fluid-rock-microbe interactions Recent publications (2024-2025) highlight advances in CO2 sequestration in marine basalts , hydrothermal sulfur cycling , and mantle-derived hydrogen production across diverse settings from Arctic ridges to subduction zones. Collaborative work spans 30+ international institutions and integrates data from IODP expeditions and ECORD programs . He contributes to ocean drilling infrastructure at the University of Bremen, maintains the MARUM Research Academy training initiatives, and advises on subseafloor biosphere exploration through projects like IODP Expedition 336 and Surtsey volcano monitoring.

Peter Douglasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Isotope Geochemistry
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Paleoclimate
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Douglas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at McGill University. His research employs isotope geochemistry to study Earth's carbon cycle and its relationship to climate change across spatial scales from individual ecosystems to global systems. Key research interests include tracing greenhouse gas emissions, understanding aquatic carbon cycling responses to environmental change, and paleoclimate reconstruction. Research focuses on biogeochemical cycles in diverse environments including permafrost regions, urban settings, and coastal systems. Recent work investigates methane dynamics in Arctic lakes, carbon sequestration in estuarine systems, and urban greenhouse gas monitoring. Methodologies combine field measurements, isotopic analyses, and computational modeling to address pressing climate challenges. Research outputs demonstrate consistent focus on carbon cycle feedbacks in warming environments, development of novel monitoring techniques for greenhouse gases, and applications of isotopic systems in environmental science.

• Marine Geochemistry
• Pore Water Geochemistry
• Iron Cycling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susann Henkel is a Researcher in the Marine Geochemistry department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany. Her work focuses on understanding biogeochemical processes in marine sediments, particularly iron cycling, pore water geochemistry, and stable isotope analysis. She investigates processes such as benthic iron fluxes, microbial interactions in methanic sediments, and the impact of environmental changes on sedimentary carbon and trace metal dynamics. Her research spans sub-Antarctic fjords, the Southern Ocean, and the North Sea, with a strong emphasis on the Helgoland Mud Area as a key study site. Recent work includes studies on iron transport pathways from South Georgia, the role of iron in DOM retention, and the effects of warming on Antarctic sediment microbial communities. Henkel employs advanced techniques like UV laser ablation MC-ICP-MS for multi-element isotope analysis and integrates field data with laboratory experiments. Her contributions address critical questions in marine geochemistry, including carbon sequestration (Blue Carbon) and the bioavailability of essential metals in polar ecosystems.

Leo Peskettمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nature-Based Solutions
• Climate Policy
• Environmental Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leo Peskett is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the Institute for Life and Earth Sciences. He holds a Natural Sciences degree from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London. His research focuses on nature-based solutions, evaluating their effectiveness in land and water sectors, and engaging policy makers to enhance global climate policies such as REDD+ and natural flood management strategies. Prior roles include Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), where he contributed to climate finance, REDD+, and geothermal energy projects in developing countries. Notable achievements include a 2022 fellowship for advancing natural capital planning and impactful contributions to Rwanda’s economic strategy and flood risk reduction initiatives. Key research interests include interdisciplinary geosciences, climate policy governance, sustainable land-use planning, and equity in climate finance. He currently supervises PhD projects on flood/drought resilience and advocates for policy integration of natural capital assessments at regional scales.

Julio Sepúlvedaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organic Geochemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Geobiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Julio Sepúlveda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Associate Director of Community and Belonging at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research ( INSTAAR ) at the University of Colorado Boulder . His research spans biogeochemistry , geobiology , and paleoclimate studies, with a focus on microbial roles in carbon cycling, oxygen minimum zones, and extreme climate events. PhD (Marine Geosciences): University of Bremen, Germany (2008) MS (Oceanography): University of Concepción, Chile (2005) BS (Marine Biology and Oceanography): University of Concepción, Chile (2001) His research group investigates microbial lipid biomarkers to reconstruct: Modern systems: continental margins , marine oxygen minimum zones , and extreme environments Ancient systems: mass extinction events , greenhouse climates , and glacial-interglacial transitions Key article trends include: Validating brGDGTs as paleotemperature proxies in Arctic lakes Quantifying microbial responses to ocean deoxygenation via lipid analysis Applying machine learning ( BIGMaC ) to improve paleoenvironmental reconstructions Reconstructing Arctic vegetation during interglacial periods via ancient DNA Scientific Awards: School of Science Infinitive Kilometer Award, MIT (2012) MARUM Research Prize for Best PhD Thesis (2010) Best Undergraduate Thesis in Marine Biology, Chile (2000) Best Student Presentation in Biological Oceanography, Chile (1999) Current advisees and postdocs include: PhD Students: Harry Allbrook, Robert Kelleher Grad Students: Muhammad Haikal Ezhar bin Abu Bakar, Robert Bourque Postdoctoral Scholars: Edgart Flores, Jonathan Raberg, Maria Luisa Sánchez Montes He leads the Organic Geochemistry Lab and contributes to the AllSTAARs Task Force . Courses taught include GEOL 4700/5700: Organic Geochemistry and GEOL 3040: Global Change .

Allyson Bradyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Astrobiology
• Biogeochemical Cycling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Allyson Brady is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University, Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, astrobiology, and environmental biotechnology. She holds degrees from University of Guelph (B.Sc.), Western University (M.A.), and McMaster University (Ph.D.). Brady investigates microbial interactions in extreme environments, using organic biomarkers and isotope analysis to study carbon cycling and biosignature formation. Her work bridges Earth's ecosystems and potential extraterrestrial habitats, with implications for planetary exploration and bioremediation. Key research themes include microbial diversity in subsurface environments, astrobiology sample site selection, and microbial contributions to carbon sequestration. She has conducted fieldwork in Antarctic lakes, oil sands ecosystems, and volcanic terrain analogs for Mars. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining microbiology, geochemistry, and planetary science. Brady collaborates on NASA's BASALT program, developing strategies for human Mars mission operations and sample collection protocols.

Jeffrey Altمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Geomicrobiology
• Isotope Geochemistry
• Paleoclimate
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Alt is Research Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on geochemical processes in oceanic crust and subseafloor environments, examining microbial-mineral interactions, isotope fractionation, and element cycling. Alt investigates hydrothermal systems, subduction zone geochemistry, and the deep biosphere through field studies and laboratory analyses. Research interests include geomicrobiology of subseafloor environments, stable isotope applications in geochemical systems, and alteration processes in oceanic crust. Current projects examine carbon cycling in altered basalt, microbial communities in ancient seamounts, and metal transport in hydrothermal systems. Publications consistently address fluid-rock-microbe interactions in marine environments, with recent emphasis on oceanic core complexes, subduction recycling, and isotopic tracers of geochemical processes. Articles integrate field observations from drilling expeditions with laboratory geochemical analyses. Alt teaches courses in geochemistry and geomicrobiology, guiding graduate research on geobiological processes in subsurface environments. His work involves collaborations with international ocean drilling programs and geomicrobiology consortia.

Eric Attiasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Geophysics
• Marine Geology
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric Attias is a Research Professor at the Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. He also serves as a Guest Investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Geology & Geophysics Department and an Affiliate Faculty at the University of Hawaii's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. His research focuses on marine geohazards, lithosphere-biosphere interactions, and subsurface fluid dynamics using integrated geophysical techniques like marine electromagnetic (CSEM/MT) methods, seismic reflection, and oceanographic data. Key research areas include oceanic transform faults, methane hydrates, CO2 sequestration monitoring, and submarine freshwater reservoirs. His OCEEMlab group addresses environmental and societal challenges through high-resolution imaging of Earth’s subsurface structures. Eric's work bridges geophysics, marine geology, and environmental science to explore resource potential and geohazard mitigation strategies. His academic roles include advising postdoctoral researchers and students (details available in his CV) and collaborating with international institutions. He is affiliated with multiple geophysical organizations and has contributed to advanced marine instrumentation development for shallow-water and deep-sea surveys. Contact: attias@ig.utexas.edu | Office: ROC 3.258 | Mailing Address: Jackson School of Geosciences, 2305 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712

Jimmy Sawمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Diversity
• Extremophiles
• Archaea
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jimmy Saw is an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University specializing in microbial diversity in extreme environments. His work bridges microbiology, genomics, and evolutionary biology with a focus on archaea and their role in eukaryotic evolution. Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2012 M.S. in Microbiology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2004 B.S. in Microbiology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2002 Dr. Saw's research centers on archaeal genomics, microbial dark matter, and the evolutionary origins of eukaryotic cellular complexity. He investigates extremophiles in habitats ranging from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to acidic hot springs, utilizing metagenomic and single-cell genomic approaches to uncover novel microbial lineages. His work on Asgard archaea has been pivotal in understanding prokaryote-eukaryote evolutionary relationships. Analysis of Dr. Saw's publication record reveals consistent focus on archaeal phylogenomics and environmental adaptation. His research spans microbial systematics, metabolic reconstruction, and evolutionary mechanisms across diverse extreme environments. The interdisciplinary nature of his work integrates genomics, ecology, and evolutionary theory to address fundamental questions about life's origins. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source material Advising and Grants: Specific details regarding student mentorship and research funding were not provided in the source material, though his publication record indicates active collaboration with international research teams. Labs and Teams: Dr. Saw leads the Saw Lab, which employs cutting-edge genomic techniques to investigate microbial diversity in extreme environments, with particular emphasis on previously uncultivated archaeal lineages and their evolutionary significance.

Rachel Lauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Subduction Zone Hydrogeology
• Geohazards
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rachel Lauer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Energy and Environment at the University of Calgary, holding PhD and MS degrees in Geoscience and Environmental Engineering. Her research examines fluid-rock interactions in subduction zones and their relationship to geohazards like earthquakes and landslides. Research focuses on: Subduction zone hydrogeology and earthquake mechanics Seafloor observatories for monitoring fluid pressure and temperature Numerical modeling of fluid flow in oceanic crust Carbon mineralization in basaltic aquifers Lauer uses deep-sea submersibles like Alvin to study hydrothermal systems and has conducted fieldwork in Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Japan. Her Solid Carbon project develops ocean basalt carbon storage for gigaton-scale CO2 removal. She received the Faculty of Science Team Teaching Award (2021) and teaches courses on climate change science and physical properties of earth materials. Research contributes to understanding how fluid pressures influence seismic activity along megathrust faults.

D'Arcy Meyer-Dombardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geomicrobiology
• Astrobiology
• Microbial Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

D'Arcy Meyer-Dombard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on geomicrobiology, astrobiology, and microbial ecology, particularly in extreme environments such as hydrothermal systems, serpentinizing springs, and subsurface biospheres. She leads the EDGElab (Ecosystem Dynamics in Geochemical Environments), which investigates microbial interactions with geochemical environments and their implications for early Earth and extraterrestrial life. Education : BA in Environmental Studies, Washington University in St. Louis (1998) MA and PhD in Earth and Planetary Science, Washington University in St. Louis (2000, 2004) Postdoctoral Associate at MIT (2005–2007) Research Interests : Microbial processes in geochemically challenging environments Biogeochemical cycling in hydrothermal systems Deep subsurface biosphere dynamics Astrobiology and early Earth analogs Applications of Earth analog systems to space science Lab and Collaborations : EDGElab explores microbial adaptations in extreme environments, including serpentinizing springs, caves, and landfill ecosystems. Current projects focus on carbon/nitrogen cycling in hydrothermal biofilms and astrobiological implications of extremophiles. Advising and Grants : Supervises graduate students (e.g., Judy Malas, Sarah Khoury) in field and lab research. Secured grants from NASA, Lewis & Clark Fund, and other institutions for projects on Yellowstone National Park and Philippine ophiolites. Labs/Teams : EDGElab is central to her research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to geobiology and astrobiology.