Jennifer Mahony | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jennifer Mahony | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jennifer Mahony, University College Cork, Ireland

👩‍🔬 Prof. Jennifer Mahony is a distinguished academic and researcher at University College Cork, Ireland. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology, she has led impactful research in microbiology, specializing in dairy starter and adjunct bacteria diversity, bacteriophages of lactic acid bacteria, and anti-microbial producing bacteria. As the Chair of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee, she contributes to a more inclusive academic environment. Prof. Mahony’s commitment extends to editorial roles in prestigious journals and active involvement in academic leadership and student mentoring. Her expertise in food microbiology is complemented by a passion for teaching, reflected in her engaging lectures and supervision of research projects. 🌐🔬👩‍🏫

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology, School of Microbiology, University College Cork (2008). B.Sc. in Applied Biosciences, Cork Institute of Technology (2003, Graduated first in class). Postgraduate Diploma (2020/21) and Certificate (2018) in Teaching and Learning, University College Cork. Certificate in Amenity Horticulture, Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Cork (1997, Graduated first in class).

👩‍🏫 Employment:

Professor of Molecular Food Microbiology, School of Microbiology, UCC (2021-present). Lecturer in Food Microbiology, School of Microbiology, UCC (2020-2021). Research Fellow & Starting Investigator, School of Microbiology, UCC (2016-2019). Junior (2008-2012) /Senior (2012-2014) Post-doctoral Researcher, School of Microbiology, UCC (2008-2014).

🌐 Other Activities:

Chair of the EDI Committee for the College of Science, Engineering, and Food Science (2023-present). Chair of the School of Microbiology Athena Swan self-assessment team (2020-2023). Associate Editor, Microorganisms (2021-present). Associate Editor, BMC Microbiology (areas of applied & food microbiology) (2017-2023). Member of APC Microbiome Ireland, Operations Management Group (2017-present).

🔬 Research Interests:

Specializes in microbiological and molecular approaches to defining diversity and interactions of dairy starter and adjunct bacteria. Focuses on bacteriophages of lactic acid bacteria, development of robust starter cultures, and isolation of novel antimicrobial-producing bacteria.

👩‍🏫 Teaching & Examining Experience:

Extensive experience in delivering, examining, and designing undergraduate modules. Supervises final year projects and provides guidance for student literature reviews. Examiner for various modules, research MSc theses, and Ph.D. defenses globally.

🌐 Contributions:

Actively contributes to enhancing diversity in academia as the Chair of the EDI Committee. Plays a pivotal role in the advancement of microbiology through editorial responsibilities and involvement in research groups.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 7501.
  • Citations – 7501.
  • h-index – 43.
  • Documents – 179.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

🔬 Research Focus:

Prof. Jennifer Mahony is a distinguished researcher with a primary focus on understanding and unraveling the intricacies of microbial ecosystems. Her extensive contributions encompass the exploration of the first microbial colonizers of the human gut, investigating their composition, activities, and health implications in infant gut microbiota. Additionally, her research delves into the realms of T-cell activation by transitory neo-antigens, antifungal lactic acid bacteria as bio-preservatives, and the biocontrol potential of bacteriophages against food pathogens. With a keen interest in glycan utilization, cross-feeding activities, and phage biology, Prof. Mahony’s work significantly advances our comprehension of microbial interactions in various environmental niches.

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