Science Associates / Specialization:
Wood Decay

Anna Hopkins

Anna Hopkins
Affiliation
Edith Cowan University
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Research Description
I am a conservation biologist and fungal ecologist, with experience working with soil microbes, plant-fungal-fauna interactions and fungal plant pathogens in both Australasia and Scandinavia. More recent interests include understanding the link between mycorrhizal fungi, fauna conservation and plant ecology, and using eDNA to answer broad ecological and management-based questions.
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Boris Armel Olou
Boris Armel Olou
Affiliation
Fungi for Nature NGO
Location
Benin
Research Description
My research focuses on documenting and conserving fungal biodiversity in tropical Africa, particularly West Africa. Using molecular, anatomical, and machine learning methods, I assess climate change impacts on fungal habitats, with an emphasis on mycorrhizal fungi. I also study microorganisms’ roles in environmental resilience and pollutant degradation.
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borisolou@yahoo.fr
Carlos Aguilar-Trigueros
Carlos Aguilar-Trigueros
Affiliation
University of Jyväskylä
Location
Research Description
I love fungi and I am fascinated by their morphology. In my research, I want to establish how spore morphology predict the dispersal strategies of fungi as well as how the mycelium morphology predict the impact of fungi on soil carbon budgets.
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Claude Nestor KOMLA
Claude Nestor KOMLA
Affiliation
University of Buea
Location
Cameroon
Research Description
Assessment of fungi destroying trees in the forest
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ckomla@gmail.com

Cleophas Ajiya Billah

Cleophas Ajiya Billah
Affiliation
Gombe State University Nigeria
Location
Gombe State University Tudun Wada PMB 127 Gombe State Nigeria
Research Description
My research interests are Macro fungal Diversity, substrate preference of macrofungi in relation to its utilization, Sustainable use of macrofungi and Conservation of macrofungi, and Plant-fungal diseases.
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Dr. Christian Taylor

Dr. Christian Taylor
Affiliation
The Open University
Location
Exeter UK
Research Description
4D mycelial mapping of woodland ecosystems. Rapid fungal diversity assessment method. Developmental feedback between fungal and insect metapopulations within rotting wood.
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Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat

Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat
Affiliation
Goa University
Location
Mapusa, Goa, India
Research Description
Exploration of microbial diversity of Goa with special focus on actinobacteria, yeasts, basidiomycetes and wild edible mushrooms specifically Termitophilic agaricales in the state of Goa, India and along the Western Ghats
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Felipe Gainza

Felipe Gainza
Affiliation
Viña Concha y Toro
Location
Talca, Chile
Research Description
Plant molecular biology, use of beneficial microorganisms for mitigate grapevine diseases. Plant genetic engeneering.
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Lilian Moforcha Zemenjuh

Lilian Moforcha Zemenjuh
Affiliation
University of Buea
Location
Buea, Cameroon
Research Description
I am a mycologist and work on fungal diversity, ecology, taxonomy, climate change and restoration, as well as fungal pathology in Cameroon. I also have interest to pursue postdoctoral research in mycorrhizal science and built a career in this area.
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Mark Worthing

Mark Worthing
Affiliation
Awinakola Foundation
Location
Coastal British Columbia
Research Description
Exploration of at-risk old growth forests and cultural keystone ecosystems in coastal rain-forests of British Columbia with an emphasis on Kwakwaka'wakw territories of Northern Vancouver Island and Southern Great Bear Rainforest.
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Raquel Juan-Ovejero

Raquel Juan-Ovejero
Affiliation
University of Vigo
Location
Vigo, Spain
Research Description
I am an early-career researcher mainly interested in how abiotic and biotic factors interact with each other and ultimately affect key ecosystem functions.