A pioneering expert in microbiological innovation, she specializes in applied and environmental microbiology, electromicrobiology, geomicrobiology, bioremediation, and synthetic biology. Her work advances sustainable solutions across ecosystems and industries, harnessing microbial processes to address pressing challenges in environmental health, energy, and biotechnology.
American environmental microbiologist and scientific administrator, known for her research on global infectious diseases, water, and health, and for her pioneering work as the first female director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Widely recognized as the pioneer of Green Microbiology, she integrates science and sustainability to champion eco-innovative microbial solutions—advancing health, transforming industries, and driving global environmental progress.
A pioneering industrial microbiologist who bridges food science and sustainability. Renowned for work in food safety, she develops innovative solutions for sustainable food systems, industrial practices, and microbial research.
