Established in 1995, the Thüringer Forschungspreis (Thuringian Research Prize) is an annual award honoring top scientific achievements and innovative research from universities and institutes in Thuringia, Germany [Article - Ministry press release, University press release, MDR, Nordbayrischer Kurier, MedLab, JenaTV]
Picture: Recipients of the 2026 Thuringia Research Prize, pictured with Thuringian Minister Christian Tischer (front row, 3rd from right) and State Secretary Prof. Steffen Teichert (back row, far right). Photo by Thomas Abé
My work on permafrost viruses was featured in Science News Magazine as part of a broader piece on how climate change is reshaping microbial communities worldwide. I discuss our findings on viral communities in Stordalen Mire, northern Sweden, where viruses may regulate methane-emitting microbes and potentially contribute to climate feedback loops as permafrost thaws [Article - Here]
Our latest research on groundwater viruses was recently featured in The Microbiologist, phys, (idw) - Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, EurekAlert, Clear sky science, Myscience, analytiek.de, IDW news, JenaTV, laborjournal.de (see page 28), and FSU (German and english)
Behind the paper [Article - Here]
I am honored to be featured by the FSU Excellence Cluster 'Balance of the Microverse,' where I discuss my research and my commitment to fostering inclusive scientific communities and as the first Southeast Asian representative on the ISME Early Career Scientist Committee [Article - Here].
