Marc Strous
Positions
NSERC Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Geomicrobiology
Faculty of Science, Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment
Associate Head (Growth and Diversification)
Faculty of Science, Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment
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Background
Educational Background
PhD Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 2000
MSc Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 1995
Research
Areas of Research
My lab studies how microbes make a living in groundwater with a focus on biogeochemical element cycling, interactions between bacteria and biogeography.
My lab focuses on how cyanobacteria and protists have adapted to and can grow in these extreme environments. We also develop alkaline biotechnology harnessing the unique geochemistry of these lakes for more sustainable processes.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| GLGY 699.1 | Selected Topics in Geology (Genomics & Bioinformatics) | Spring |
| GLGY 699.2 | Selected Topics in Geology (Advanced Geomicrobiology) | Spring |
| SCIE699.01 | Communication and Effectiveness | Fall |
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Royal Society of Canada. 2020
- UMakeADifference award, University of Calgary. 2017
- Established Career Research Excellence Award, The University of Calgary. 2019
- ISME Young Investigators Award, International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME). 2019
- ISME Young Investigators Award, 2010
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