Frank Lake
My research background is in Molecular Biology and Microbiology (MSc in Molecular Biology at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands and PhD in Food Microbiology at the University of Wageningen, The Netherlands). My research interest focuses on microbiological processes as the ecology of microorganisms in different environments. This comes together in the current project which focuses on the microbiological determination of different types of agricultural soils from Skane, Sweden. In this project, we want to identify if different land uses influence microbiological diversity and abundance.
Fun facts about me:
What is your favorite microbe?
A: Bacteria are my favorite class of microorganisms. I am interested in bacteria, because of their fast growth, fast adaptive capabilities, their high versatility and their cooperation in various environments. I am typically interested in the bacteria that have a high impact on human food production and food processing.
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: When I was younger, I wanted to become a farmer, since I grew up at a farm myself. I like being outside and observing the different stages of development throughout the farming process. Later, I also developed more interest in the various kinds of processes that influence these different development stages.
Beach or forest?
A: I like to walk and bike in the forest, having nice fresh forest air when I am clearing my mind. I also like the forest in all its diversity as no part of the forest is the same. I am always in for discovering new routes, which could become my new favorites!
If you could trade lives with anyone for a day who would you pick, and what would you do?
A: I want to trade lives with a good soccer player and play a highly intense soccer match in front of a lot of people in the soccer stadium.
List 2 things that you’re good at (doesn’t have to be work related):
A:
I always keep calm, also in intense moments, which helps me to overcome difficult situations and to find solutions for problems.
I like to run, which I have also improved well lately.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities for collaborations.
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