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Research Interests


Microbiome Ecology
  • Investigating the variability and core composition of microbial communities in algal cultures under different physiological conditions

  • Characterizing the ecological dynamics of microbiome shifts in response to environmental factors.

Host-Microbiome Interactions
  • Analyzing gene expression profiles of both algae and bacteria to determine functional relationships and potential metabolic exchanges.

  • Identifying microbial pathways that contribute to algal growth and photosynthetic efficiency.

Bioinformatics & Computational Genomics
  • Employing transcriptomics, metagenomics, and gene coexpression analysis to study host-microbiome interactions.

  • Developing computational workflows for microbial community profiling and algal genome analysis.

Applied Algal Biotechnology
  • Exploring the potential of microbial consortia to improve algal productivity for biofuel and bioproduct applications.

  • Investigating metabolic engineering approaches to optimize algal-bacterial symbioses.

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Bass Connections · June 2023 - August 2024 Project Manager · Awarded by: Duke University
Fulbright Fellowship · August 2022 - August 2025 Awarded by: U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange