Science Associates / Specialization:
Wood Decay
Anna Hopkins
Anna Hopkins
Affiliation
Edith Cowan University
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Research Description
I am a conservation biologist and fungal ecologist, with experience working with soil microbes, plant-fungal-fauna interactions and fungal plant pathogens in both Australasia and Scandinavia. More recent interests include understanding the link between mycorrhizal fungi, fauna conservation and plant ecology, and using eDNA to answer broad ecological and management-based questions.
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Boris Armel Olou
Boris Armel Olou
Affiliation
Fungi for Nature NGO
Location
Benin
Research Description
My research focuses on documenting and conserving fungal biodiversity in tropical Africa, particularly West Africa. Using molecular, anatomical, and machine learning methods, I assess climate change impacts on fungal habitats, with an emphasis on mycorrhizal fungi. I also study microorganisms’ roles in environmental resilience and pollutant degradation.
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borisolou@yahoo.fr
Carlos Aguilar-Trigueros
Carlos Aguilar-Trigueros
Affiliation
University of Jyväskylä
Location
Research Description
I love fungi and I am fascinated by their morphology. In my research, I want to establish how spore morphology predict the dispersal strategies of fungi as well as how the mycelium morphology predict the impact of fungi on soil carbon budgets.
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Claude Nestor KOMLA
Claude Nestor KOMLA
Affiliation
University of Buea
Location
Cameroon
Research Description
Assessment of fungi destroying trees in the forest
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ckomla@gmail.com
Cleophas Ajiya Billah
Cleophas Ajiya Billah
Affiliation
Gombe State University Nigeria
Location
Gombe State University Tudun Wada PMB 127 Gombe State Nigeria
Research Description
My research interests are Macro fungal Diversity, substrate preference of macrofungi in relation to its utilization, Sustainable use of macrofungi and Conservation of macrofungi, and Plant-fungal diseases.
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Dr. Christian Taylor
Dr. Christian Taylor
Affiliation
The Open University
Location
Exeter UK
Research Description
4D mycelial mapping of woodland ecosystems. Rapid fungal diversity assessment method. Developmental feedback between fungal and insect metapopulations within rotting wood.
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Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat
Affiliation
Goa University
Location
Mapusa, Goa, India
Research Description
Exploration of microbial diversity of Goa with special focus on actinobacteria, yeasts, basidiomycetes and wild edible mushrooms specifically Termitophilic agaricales in the state of Goa, India and along the Western Ghats
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Evan Iverson
Evan Iverson
Affiliation
Telluride Environmental Science and Engineering Laboratory
Location
Telluride, Colorado USA
Research Description
I am the founder and director of the Telluride Environmental Science and Engineering Laboratory (TESEL). I am also the Director of Science and Research at the Telluride Institute. My laboratory has a portfolio of ongoing projects focused on environmental biology in alpine and subalpine ecosystems in the San Juan Mountains near Telluride Colorado. Much of my research focuses on complex-systems biology and fungal biodiversity, including a new research initiative to assess mycorrhizal and endophytic fungi in high-elevation fens.
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Felipe Gainza
Felipe Gainza
Affiliation
Viña Concha y Toro
Location
Talca, Chile
Research Description
Plant molecular biology, use of beneficial microorganisms for mitigate grapevine diseases. Plant genetic engeneering.
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Felipe Gainza
Felipe Gainza
Affiliation
Viña Concha y Toro
Location
Talca, Chile
Research Description
Plant molecular biology, use of beneficial microorganisms for mitigate grapevine diseases. Plant genetic engeneering.
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Jack Orebaugh
Jack Orebaugh
Affiliation
Oak Ridge National Lab
Location
United States
Research Description
Investigation of plant~fungal interactions centering around organic matter decomposition, stress response, and disturbance affects utilizing -Omics approaches, spectroscopy, and computational methods. The goal of my work is to understand how plant~fungal interactions impact ecosystem ecology and how we can scale up from lab to ecosystem scale.
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Lilian Moforcha Zemenjuh
Lilian Moforcha Zemenjuh
Affiliation
University of Buea
Location
Buea, Cameroon
Research Description
I am a mycologist and work on fungal diversity, ecology, taxonomy, climate change and restoration, as well as fungal pathology in Cameroon. I also have interest to pursue postdoctoral research in mycorrhizal science and built a career in this area.
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Mark Worthing
Mark Worthing
Affiliation
Awinakola Foundation
Location
Coastal British Columbia
Research Description
Exploration of at-risk old growth forests and cultural keystone ecosystems in coastal rain-forests of British Columbia with an emphasis on Kwakwaka'wakw territories of Northern Vancouver Island and Southern Great Bear Rainforest.
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Osarode Stephen Odemwingie
Osarode Stephen Odemwingie
Affiliation
RODELENZ INDUSTRIES/UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
Location
Nigeria
Research Description
I am passionate about Biomass Recycling. I currently work on ways to turn everyday waste like human hair into substrate for mushroom production.
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Paola Torres-Andrade
Paola Torres-Andrade
Affiliation
University of Cauca
Location
Popayan, Cauca, Colombia
Research Description
BSc in Biology, MS and PhD in Wood Science with 10+ years of experience in wood decay research. Expertise in fungi affecting wood, including stains, molds, and decay fungi. Proficient in molecular techniques, wood decay testing, and statistical analyses of fungal communities in laboratory and field settings.
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Premsagar Korripally
Premsagar Korripally
Affiliation
Mahatma Gandhi University
Location
Telangana, India
Research Description
Dr. K. Premsagar research expertise lies in Characterization of metal ion transporters from Neurospora crassa and their role in life cycle development and fungal biodegradation of lignocellulose. Currently working on Trichoderma metal ion transporters, isolation of fungal biofertilizers from hill and mountain areas in Nalgonda region.
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korripally@gmail.com
Raquel Juan-Ovejero
Raquel Juan-Ovejero
Affiliation
University of Vigo
Location
Vigo, Spain
Research Description
I am an early-career researcher mainly interested in how abiotic and biotic factors interact with each other and ultimately affect key ecosystem functions.
