Juan Carlos López

Biography

My job is to teach and coordinate the introductory biology laboratories. In these laboratories learners, along with a team of instructors and teaching assistants, explore different aspects of how organisms interact with their environment. I am a soil microbial ecologist, as such; I am interested in the role of the microorganisms that dwell in and around the plant roots. I am particularly interested in the area of direct influence of plant roots on the surrounding soil, known as the rhizosphere. In my research, I incorporate molecular tools, microbiology and more traditional biochemical techniques to explore the role of soil microorganisms in ecosystem function.

Research Interest

I am particularly interested in the area of direct influence of plant roots on the surrounding soil, known as the rhizosphere. In my research, I incorporate molecular tools, microbiology and more traditional biochemical techniques to explore the role of soil microorganisms in ecosystem function.