Dr. Trevor Charles

Professor

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Biography

Professor Charles is a microbiologist with expertise in bacterial molecular genetics. His research group focuses on pathogen surveillance using genomic methods, the upcycling of food waste into biodegradable bioplastics, and plant-beneficial bacteria. The group develops functional metagenomics techniques using alternative surrogate hosts and employs methods to isolate novel genes with interesting functions from microbial community metagenomic libraries. As a co-founder of companies like Metagenom Bio Life Science, Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech, and Earth Microbial, he has shown a strong dedication to innovation in microbial research. He also served as the executive director of the LiftOff Black Entrepreneurship Program. His current research emphasis includes functional metagenomics, bioplastics, pathogen surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and the plant microbiome.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Awards

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Fellowship

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International Award

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Outstanding Performance Award

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President

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Courses

BIOL 431 - Bacterial Molecular Genetics BIOL 442 - Virology BIOL 475 - Current Topics in Microbiology BIOL 608 - Advanced Bacterial Genetics CHE 500 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.