Professor Dr. Jozef Nissimov
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Jozef Nissimov is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, where he leads the Nissimov Lab, focusing on environmental virology. His research examines the biotic and abiotic factors affecting ecological interactions between important algal and cyanobacterial hosts and viruses. Nissimov's lab utilizes cutting-edge technologies in molecular biology and microbiology, including next-generation sequencing and flow cytometry, to conduct laboratory experiments and field studies. Additionally, the lab investigates the antiviral potential of bioactive compounds from cyanobacteria and collaborates on novel sequencing approaches to study agricultural viruses and SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. Nissimov's research interests encompass various areas within virology and microbiology, including virus ecology, limnology, marine biology, and microbial host-virus interactions. He holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Biosciences from Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Nottingham. Nissimov has contributed significantly to academia through teaching and editorial roles, as well as serving in several professional associations.
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Awards
Exceptional Service
Norma J. Lang Early Career Research Fellowship
Courses
Requirements for University of Waterloo
Master Program
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Specialization Notes
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.