I study bacteria in the environment, using tools like proteomics to understand microbial metabolism of organic pollutants such as dioxins.

I am interested in how individual microbes and microbial communities evolve in response to anthropogenic chemicals and other stimuli.

Experience

  • 2022–present
    Associate professor, Northwestern University
  • 2014–2016
    Postdoctoral fellow, University of Oregon

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