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Josh Neufeld is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo. His laboratory focuses on method development in the interface of basic microbial ecology and applied research, dedicated to addressing critical global challenges. The Neufeld lab characterizes bacterial and archaeal communities in various habitats, including terrestrial, aquatic, and host-associated environments. The research includes developing and applying cultivation-dependent molecular techniques, emphasizing the significance of microorganisms in different ecosystems. Current projects involve characterizing nitrifiers in engineered aquatic environments, exploring subsurface microbiology in deep geological repositories used for nuclear fuel, and investigating the impact of bacteria in Boreal Shield lakes on global biogeochemical cycles. Neufeld is committed to microbiology education and communication, which has resulted in the authorship of a microbiology textbook and numerous teaching awards. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the ISME Journal and participates in various professional associations.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.