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Enquiries are welcome, please take some time to review the\u00a0<\/span>Research<\/span><\/a>\u00a0page and consider what you would like to research. Also see below for some specific research projects. And if you are considering joining the lab as a graduate student, please review the i<\/span>nformation on\u00a0<\/span>how to apply for admission to the PhD degree<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0<\/span>Please include “AgVetCR”<\/strong> in the subject line of initial email communications to help prevent filtering.<\/span><\/p>\n

Projects on offer – Honors, Masters, or PhD (1 – 3 years)<\/h3>\n

Phage Formulations for Agricultural and Environmental Resilience<\/h4>\n

This project will investigate the formulation and delivery of bacteriophages for controlling bacterial diseases in agriculture. Research could focus on developing stable phage-based products, overcoming environmental and physiological barriers, and integrating phage therapy into sustainable farming practices. This work has the potential to reduce antibiotic use in agriculture while enhancing soil and plant health.<\/p>\n

Climate-Driven Agricultural Land Change: Adaptation and Sustainability<\/h4>\n

This PhD research will explore how agricultural land use is shifting in response to climate change. Using geospatial analysis, soil health assessment, and agronomic modeling, the project could identify trends in land-use adaptation, emerging crop suitability, and the role of microbial communities in resilient farming systems. This work will contribute to developing climate-smart agricultural strategies that support long-term food production sustainability.<\/p>\n

Researcher\/Post-doc (short or long term)\u00a0– Happy to discuss potential funding proposals.<\/h3>\n

Scholarships<\/span><\/h3>\n