ACTIONr Webinar Series: Unlocking Knowledge of Ecophysiology and Ecogenomics of the N cycle
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- March 20, 2024
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Inaugural Webinar
🔍 Webinar Title: Decoding the ammonia-oxidizers: From genomes to physiology and back
🎙️ Presenter: Dr Chris Sedlacek
🏛️ Affiliation: Dr Chris Sedlacek is a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at University of Vienna.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
🕒 Time: 15:00-16:00 CET
Το register please contact us at actionr@uth.gr
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Join us for an enlightening webinar where Dr Sedlacek will explore the fascinating world of ammonia-oxidizers, examining their genomes, unravelling their physiology, and circling back to the intricate interplay between genes and function.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from Dr Sedlacek’s expertise!
🌟 Let’s Meet Our First Speaker! 🌟
Dr CHRISTOPHER SEDLACEK
Dr Christopher Sedlacek, is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vienna’s Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, dedicated to unravelling the ecophysiological and genomic intricacies of key microorganisms involved in nitrification processes. With a keen focus on understanding ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and archaea, nitrite-oxidizing bacteria, and comammox bacteria, Dr Sedlacek investigates the pivotal roles these nitrifiers play in both natural and engineered environments. His research seeks to address pressing ecological questions surrounding nitrogen management, including optimizing nitrification efficiency in water treatment, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from nitrifying communities, and exploring methods to inhibit nitrification in agricultural soils. Employing a multifaceted approach that encompasses cultivation, physiological experimentation, and comparative genomics, Dr. Sedlacek advances our understanding of nitrifier dynamics from environmental detection to isolated characterization. Currently engaged in several projects under the PLAYNICE initiative, he is at the forefront of pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing nitrogen management practices for the betterment of both engineered and natural ecosystems.
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