The Atmospheric & Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
Exploring extremophile microorganisms and their impacts on Earth systems and human health
Marine bioaerosols and Aerial Connectivity
Marine Bioaerosols
Marine bioaerosols are microorganisms that are emitted from and travel through the atmosphere above the marine environments.
We study their complex transitions between the ocean and the air, looking at their origins, metabolic capabilities, and health implications.
These airborne microorganisms are ecologically significant, contributing to global biogeochemical cycles, influence climate patterns, and can impact health.
Air samplers lifting, Mediterranean Sea, Fall, 2025
Air sampling aboard the Thompson RV
Gradient 4 cruise, Pacific Ocean, 2021-22
Aerial Connectivity between Water Bodies
We explore the critical role of microorganisms in terrestrial water ecosystems, investigating how microbial populations adapt and interconnect across different environments through the air.
By examining microbial connectivity, aerial transport mechanisms, and ecological dynamics, we aim to understand how these microscopic communities respond to environmental changes, particularly those driven by climate change.
This project is under Vatat Water Bodies Center, 2024
