Romy Chakraborty
Earth Senior Scientist
Ecology Department Head, Earth and Environmental Sciences Area
Building: 70A, Room 3317F
Mail Stop: MS-70A3317F
Phone: (510) 486-4091
Fax: (510) 486-7152
rchakraborty@lbl.gov
https://profiles.lbl.gov/20463-romy-chakraborty
Divisions
Climate & Ecosystems
Secondary Affiliation:
Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology
- Molecular EcoSystems Biology
Biography
As an environmental microbiologist, Chakraborty has pioneered identification of unique microbes mediating critical carbon and nitrogen metabolisms in diverse ecosystems. She is involved in extensive outreach and mentorship and her efforts have led to very positive impacts in the community, at the Laboratory, and on the career trajectories of a wide range of early career scientists.
Recent Publications
Related News
Examining the Role of Bacteria in Produced Water Treatment
Berkeley Lab scientists are studying a particular kind of bacteria found in water leftover from oil and gas extraction to help inform the biological treatment of wastewater.
How Bacteria Adapt to Stress
An ENIGMA study found that some bacteria lose their flagella in order to quickly form biofilms, which them survive in adverse environments.
Bioscientists to Receive DOE Funding for Biomanufacturing and Microbiome Research
Biosciences researchers are among the recipients of four new DOE awards. Two awards will focus on reducing carbon emissions while producing bioenergy. The other two are aimed at understanding the role of microbiomes in the biogeochemical cycling of elements like carbon.
