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Casey Hubert is a Professor at the University of Calgary and holds the Campus Alberta Innovation Program Chair in Geomicrobiology. His work primarily focuses on the biogeography and ecophysiology of microorganisms inhabiting deep biosphere habitats, including marine sediments and petroleum reservoirs. Hubert's research emphasizes the study of extremophiles, particularly anaerobic thermophiles and dormant thermophilic bacteria found in permanently cold Arctic marine sediments. He investigates the microbial communities in subsurface petroleum reservoir habitats to enhance understanding of microbial contributions to geo-biotechnologies within the energy sector, such as souring control and microbial conversion of crude oil and methane. Furthermore, his work explores the dynamics of seabed hydrocarbon seeps and their role in marine microbial diversity and biogeography. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Hubert was a scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany, and held a position as a research fellow and group leader at Newcastle University's School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences in the United Kingdom.
University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada
Leading research in geomicrobiology and microbial ecology related to energy and environmental challenges.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.