Christopher Keneally

Dr Christopher Keneally is an environmental microbiologist based within the University of Adelaide's School of Biological Sciences. He holds undergraduate degrees in Microbiology & Immunology, and in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (Honours). He completed his PhD on microbial ecology in aquatic systems in 2024. Chris' multidisciplinary research investigates how microbes influence human, animal, and ecosystem health through their central roles in the environment and ecosystem processes.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Adelaide
  • 2021–2024
    PhD Candidate, The University of Adelaide
  • 2019–2021
    Research assistant, The University of Adelaide

Education

  • 2025 
    The University of Adelaide, PhD in Sciences
  • 2020 
    The University of Adelaide, Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology)
  • 2018 
    The University of Adelaide, Bachelor of Science (Microbiology & Immunology)

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