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Assoc Prof Dr.Marco Coolena |  Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD at Curtin University, Australia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marco Coolen is a renowned scientist in Geomicrobiology, holding a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbial Ecology from the University of Oldenburg, Germany. His academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Cellular Biology and Microbial Ecology from the University of Wageningen, NL. Currently serving as Associate Professor and Deputy Director at WA-OIGC since January 2015, Dr. Coolen previously contributed significantly as an Associate Scientist at WHOI from May 2009 to January 2015. His accolades include the 2019 Curtin University Award for Research Excellence, recognizing his publications in Nature, and the 2017 Award for publication in Science. 🌐🔬🏆

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Education :

Dr. Marco Coolen’s academic journey is rooted in a passion for microbial ecology. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Microbial Ecology from the Institute for the Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, completing his research from February 1996 to April 2001. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. J. Overmann and Prof. Dr. H.-J. Brumsack, his dissertation made significant contributions to the field.Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Coolen pursued a Master’s degree in Cellular Biology and Microbial Ecology at the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands, spanning from August 1992 to August 1995. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the International Agricultural College Larenstein in Wageningen, Netherlands, where he graduated in July 1992.Dr. Coolen’s educational background reflects a comprehensive exploration of microbial sciences, from the intricacies of cellular biology to the broader realms of molecular microbial ecology. 🧪📚🌍

Professional Experience :

Dr. Marco Coolen’s professional journey has been a dynamic exploration of geomicrobiology and marine science. Since January 2015, he has served as an Associate Professor in Geomicrobiology and concurrently taken on the role of Deputy Director at WA-OIGC, showcasing his leadership in the field. Prior to his current position, he was an Associate Scientist at WHOI from May 2009 to January 2015, followed by a role as Assistant Scientist from May 2005 to May 2009.Before joining WHOI, Dr. Coolen delved into postdoctoral research, contributing significantly to the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (Royal NIOZ) from August 2000 to May 2005. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Jaap S. Sinninghe Damsté, he specialized in Marine Biogeochemistry and Toxicology. His earlier postdoctoral experience was at the Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, the Netherlands, from November 1999 to August 2000, sponsored by Prof. Dr. Larry Forney.This diverse professional background highlights Dr. Coolen’s dedication to advancing scientific understanding in various facets of marine research, from ecological studies to biogeochemistry. 🌊🔬👨‍🔬

Awards :

Dr. Marco Coolen’s illustrious career is adorned with prestigious awards that underscore his exceptional contributions to scientific research. In 2019, his accomplishments were recognized with the Curtin University Award for Research Excellence, a testament to the impact of his publications in the esteemed journal Nature, not once but twice. Further showcasing his global influence, he received the China Academy of Sciences (CAS) PIFI guest professorship award in the same year.The year 2017 also marked a moment of distinction as he secured the Curtin University Award for Research Excellence, this time for a publication in the esteemed journal Science. Dr. Coolen’s commitment to excellence has been acknowledged throughout his career, evidenced by his election as WHOI’s Ocean Life Institute Fellow in 2008, a prestigious position held from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, in 2004, he was honored with the Netherlands Research Council-Earth Life Sciences (NWO-ALW) Innovative Research “VENI” Award, reflecting his innovative and impactful research contributions.These accolades stand as a testament to Dr. Coolen’s unwavering dedication and significant impact on the field of marine science. 🏆🌐🔍

Research Focus :

Dr. Marco Coolen’s research spans diverse areas of marine science and microbiology. His work delves into Archaeal nitrification in the ocean, temperature-dependent variations in membrane lipids, and ecological studies in suboxic Black Sea waters. Exploring DNA and lipid analyses in sediments, he contributes to understanding Holocene changes in Antarctic lakes. His research extends to impact craters, methane cycle evolution in Antarctic lakes, and microbial communities in deep-sea basins. Notably, he investigates paleome evolution in the Black Sea and the impact of viruses on algal blooms. His multidisciplinary work reflects a comprehensive focus on marine ecology, paleoclimatology, and microbial interactions. 🌊🔬🌍

Publication Top Notes :

  1. Archaeal nitrification in the ocean(Published in PNAS, 2006) 🌊🔬 | Cited by: 1276
  2. Temperature‐dependent variation in the distribution of tetraether membrane lipids of marine Crenarchaeota: Implications for TEX86 paleothermometry (Published in Paleoceanography, 2004) 🌡️🔍 | Cited by: 301
  3. Putative ammonia‐oxidizing Crenarchaeota in suboxic waters of the Black Sea: a basin‐wide ecological study using 16S ribosomal and functional genes and membrane lipids (Published in Environmental Microbiology, 2007) 🌊🧬 | Cited by: 252
  4. Combined DNA and lipid analyses of sediments reveal changes in Holocene haptophyte and diatom populations in an Antarctic lake (Published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2004) ❄️🧪 | Cited by: 227
  5. The formation of peak rings in large impact craters (Published in Science, 2016) 🌌💥 | Cited by: 198
  6. Evolution of the methane cycle in Ace Lake (Antarctica) during the Holocene: response of methanogens and methanotrophs to environmental change (Published in Organic Geochemistry, 2004) ❄️🌏 | Cited by: 197
  7. Microbial communities in the chemocline of a hypersaline deep-sea basin (Urania basin, Mediterranean Sea) (Published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2001) 🌊🦠 | Cited by: 196
  8. Variations in spatial and temporal distribution of Archaea in the North Sea in relation to environmental variables (Published in FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 2007) 🌊🌐 | Cited by: 189
  9. Ongoing modification of Mediterranean Pleistocene sapropels mediated by prokaryotes (Published in Science, 2002) 🌊🔬 | Cited by: 179
  10. Analysis of subfossil molecular remains of purple sulfur bacteria in a lake sediment (Published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1998) 🧪🦠 | Cited by: 166
  11. Biomarker and 16S rDNA evidence for anaerobic oxidation of methane and related carbonate precipitation in deep-sea mud volcanoes of the Sorokin Trough, Black Sea (Published in Marine Geology, 2005) 🌊🔍 | Cited by: 148
  12. Evolution of the plankton paleome in the Black Sea from the Deglacial to Anthropocene (Published in PNAS, 2013) 🌊🌍 | Cited by: 143
  13. Decoupling physical from biological processes to assess the impact of viruses on a mesoscale algal bloom (Published in Current Biology, 2014) 🦠🌊 | Cited by: 135
  14. Aerobic and anaerobic methanotrophs in the Black Sea water column (Published in Environmental Microbiology, 2006) 🌊🔍 | Cited by: 135
  15. Coccolithovirus facilitation of carbon export in the North Atlantic (Published in Nature Microbiology, 2018) 🌊🦠 | Cited by: 130

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marco Coolena | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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