David Talmy
Assistant Professor Primary interests are in microbial ecosystem modeling, with a key focus on understanding how phytoplankton, zooplankton, bacteria, and virus interactions influence ocean biogeochemistry. GitHub profile: github.com/dtalmy CV University of Tennessee faculty profile |
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Kyla Linn
Graduate student, Genome Science and Technology Kyla graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in mathematics and a minor in chemistry. Her past research is in mathematical immunology focusing on viral dynamics. She also has experience in experimental chemistry where she focused on synthesis of organic fertilizers. Her research interests include microbial predator-prey interactions and harmful algal blooms in lake ecosystems. |
(Donna) Katie McCullough
Graduate student, Microbiology Department Katie graduated from the University of North Georgia with a B.S. in biology and a minor in chemistry. Her past research has focused on microbial interactions in bacterial and yeast populations. She has experience in macro-ecology field work as well as genetic and microbiology wet labs. Her research interests include microbial intraspecies interactions, community interspecies communication, and the evolution of community structure. |
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Harshana Rajakaruna
Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology Department Harshana is interested in backward engineering problems in planktonic ecosystems. He has solved estimation issues in stock assessment models, and has experience modeling diversity and risks associated with marine zooplankton colonization of the global ocean. His current work centers on modeling systems undergoing stochastic processes using stochastic differential equations. He wishes to understand dynamical trade-offs among planktonic groups subjected to physical aquatic forces. |
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Previous group members: Dr. Audra Hinson, Postdoctoral Associate. Now at Utah State