Eric D. Becraft, Ph.D.
(256)765-4435
UNA Box 5048
332 Science and Engineering Technology Building
Assistant Professor of Biology
Email: ebecraft@una.edu
Research & Teaching Fields:
I am interested in microbial speciation and genetic modes of adaptation. The identification of uncultured Bacterial and Archaeal phyla and their contributions to the evolutionary history of microbial life on Earth. The study of microbial diversity, ecology, and evolution in the context of microbial community structure and function. The co-evolution of microbial partnerships and symbiotic interactions. Microbiology in extreme terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. Geochemical cycling and the role microorganisms play on a global scale.
| Institution | Degree / Professional Experience | Years |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | B.S., Biology (microbiology) | 2003-2006 |
| Montana State University | Ph.D., Ecology and Environmental Sciences | 2006-2016 |
| Northern Illinois University | Postdoctoral researcher | 2013-2015 |
| Bigelow Laboratory of Ocean Sciences | Postdoctoral researcher | 2015-2018 |
Introductory Biology, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology & Evolution