Experience

Kwansei Gakuin University

• Japan
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Broadly, my research focuses on understanding the genetics underlying photosynthesis in marine phytoplankton group diatoms. Specifically, I am involved in two major projects. First, I am studying the genes involved in the production and function of the diatom carbon concentrating mechanism. This structure facilitates photosynthesis by elevating the concentration of CO2 in the immediate proximity of the carbon-fixing enzyme Rubisco. Secondly, I am attempting to engineer new strains of fast growing diatom strains for use in sequestration of CO2 from power plants and production of useful bioproducts. Show less



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Scholar

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  My postdoctoral research encompasses two major projects. 1) Studying the effects of a novel bacterial-derived compound on the growth of Agrobacterium. 2) Determining the genetic/molecular mechanisms responsible for the inducement of leafy gall in plants by the pathogenic bacteria Rhodococcus. My postdoctoral research encompasses two major projects. 1) Studying the effects of a novel bacterial-derived compound on the growth of Agrobacterium. 2) Determining the genetic/molecular mechanisms responsible for the inducement of leafy gall in plants by the pathogenic bacteria Rhodococcus.



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Doctoral Student

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2020



San Diego State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Teach and design class structure for human anatomy lab section. Activities include dissection of human and animal body parts, power point presentations and maintenance of lab equipment. Teach and design class structure for human anatomy lab section. Activities include dissection of human and animal body parts, power point presentations and maintenance of lab equipment.



Birch Aquarium at Scripps

• Volunteer

  • 2010 - 2011