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Dr. V. Tai's research focuses on the multitude of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, protists, and viruses, and their interactions within ecosystems. Through a combination of field work and laboratory techniques, Dr. Tai investigates microbial diversity, evolution, and biogeography, elucidating the ecological roles of microorganisms and microbiomes that support complex ecosystems and their animal hosts. Current projects explore microbial interactions in agricultural soils and the relationships between phytoplankton and zooplankton within coastal marine ecosystems. The lab employs various methodologies, including molecular techniques, microscopy, cultivation, and bioinformatics, to better understand microbial ecology and evolution. Opportunities for graduate and undergraduate research are available in the Tai lab, inviting students to contribute to ongoing studies and projects.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.