Ry Holland

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I am an environmental microbiologist interested in how microbes interact with each other and their environment. As a Research Fellow at Monash University working with the ARC Special Research Initiative “Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future”, I explore how microbes in Antarctica’s ice-free areas meet their energy, carbon and water needs. I also study how primary production and microbial communities in Antarctica will be influenced by climate change. I have participated in three Antarctic expeditions to collect samples, twice to central Dronning Maud Land, and most recently to the McMurdo Dry Valleys.

Previously, I worked at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, UK) researching microbes that can break down polystyrene in the ocean. I completed my Bachelor of Advanced Science (Microbiology) and PhD at the University of New South Wales, studying bacteria that can break down toxic pollutants in groundwater.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Research Fellow, Monash University
  • 2021–2023
    Research Associate, Heriot-Watt University
  • 2021–2021
    Research Assistant, University of New South Wales

Education

  • 2020 
    University of New South Wales, PhD in Microbiology
  • 2014 
    University of New South Wales, BSc (Adv) (Microbiology) (Hons I)

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Society for Microbiology
  • The International Society for Microbial Ecology

Research Areas

  • Microbial Ecology (060504)
  • Ecological Impacts Of Climate Change (050101)
  • Microbial Genetics (060503)

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