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N. Cecilia Martinez-Gomez's research focuses on microbial (bacterial) metabolism, particularly one-carbon metabolism, which merges structural biology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and biotechnology. Her studies aim to unravel the role of lanthanides in biology, especially their biochemistry and impact on bacterial metabolism and microbe-plant interactions. The overarching goal of her research is to develop bacterial platforms that can advance agricultural and energy industries while improving the environment, particularly through bioleaching, biometallurgy, bioremediation, and electronic waste recycling. Martinez-Gomez's expertise extends to microbial physiology, enzyme activity, enzymology, protein biochemistry, and protein characterization, contributing significantly to the field of microbiology.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.