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Kenneth Nealson is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California specializing in Earth Sciences with a rich background in microbial physiology and genomics. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Chicago, where he also earned his B.S. in Biochemistry. With an extensive career that includes tenure at various prestigious institutions, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of biogeochemical processes and microbial fuel cells. His research focuses particularly on the genus Shewanella, exploring its roles in metal reduction and electricity production. Nealson has directed research in various extreme environments on Earth to probe life's potential adaptations, as well as on Mars, directing efforts to detect past life and water. He has published numerous articles in renowned journals, reflecting his research interests in microbial physiology and ecology, astrobiology, and environmental microbiology.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Engaged in teaching and research in the field of geobiology.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech • Pasadena, CA
Conducted research in astrobiology, focusing on the search for extraterrestrial life.
Center for Great Lakes Studies, University of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI
Oversaw research related to the ecology and microbiology of Great Lakes.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Conducted research on oceanographic microbial processes.
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