PhD

Imam obtained his Master's degree from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research interests lie in understanding methanogenic and methanotroph extremophiles in salt environments.

PhD

Samikshya wants to explore the diverse world of Geomicrobiology and discover how microorganisms in anoxic habitats act as natural sink for the abundant volatile compound isoprene.

Undergraduate Honors Student

My name is Zoe Siftar and I am a Junior studying Microbiology. One of my biggest passions is hiking, and I love spending time in the outdoors. My dream is to become a researcher and explore how extremophiles live and function in their environments.

Undergraduate Student

Riley is working in the renewable-energy pilot project "OrangeEarthPower" turning food waste and biodegradable plastics from OSU's dining facilities into methane and energy with the help of microorganisms.

Graduate Student Geology

Jordon is a Graduate student in the Geology Department and interested in the bio/remediation of contaminated aquifers. He is specifically focussing on the contaminant plume evolution within the low permeability zones (LPZ).

Undergraduate Student
Colby helped with the immense challenge of setting up the lab during Covid from 2020-2021. All the best for starting a new chapter in Texas!