World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Editorial Board A-L

This is the continuously updated database of Editorial Board Members and Associate Editors of the World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. It is mainly intended for the use of Editors.

For full details of Editors, members of the public are referred to the World Journal's Home Page on the Springer site.

The list below is Members of the Editorial Board whose surnames begin with A to L.

For Members with surnames M to Z, click here.

For Associate Editors' List, click here.

1. Members of the Editorial Board, surnames A to L

Name FAX number E-mail address	Address	Areas of Specialization
Dr Marti Aldea FAX +34-973702426 E-mail: marti.aldea@cmb.udl.es	Dept Ciències Mèdiques Bàsiques Fac. Medicina, Universitat de Lleida Rovira Roure 44 25198 Lleida SPAIN	Eukaryotic and bacterial cell cycle Genetics and molecular biology Bacterial genetics and molecular biology
Professor C. Bucke FAX 020-7911 5087 E-mail: buckec@wmin.ac.uk	University of Westminster School of Biological & Health Sciences 115 New Cavendish Street London W1M 8JS	Enzyme technology - particularly applied to carbohydrate modification and the food and environmental protection industries. Biological activities of carbohydrates
Dr Shicheng Chen FAX +1-608-265-2595 E-mail: schen36@wisc.edu	Department of Soil Science 205a Hiram Smith Annex 1555 Observatory Dr. Madison, WI 53706 USA	Physiology Genes Metabolism, Iron metabolism Bacterial growth, Bacterial growth media Genetics, Genetic mapping, Mutants, Genome organisation, Functional genomics Uses of microorganisms: Bioremediation, Biotransformation and cometabolism, Biological control Biodegradation: Polycyclic aromatics Microbial cell components: Carbohydrates, Glucans Cell walls (bacteria) Enzymes: Characterisation, Purification, Applications, Lipase, Esterase, Protease, Nuclease, Amylase, Cellulase, Xylanase Cellulose, Xylan, Lignin Nitrogen fixation, Rhizobium Pathogenicity, Plant pathogens, Host-pathogen interaction Biological control, Bacillus thuringiensis Environmental microbiology Microbial ecology: Structures, functions and dynamics of microbial communities, Interactions (with other microbes or abiotic factors) Soil microbiology: Plant growth-promoting bacteria Medical microbiology: Pathogenic bacteria Molecular biology and gene cloning, Proteomics and metabolomics, Environmental proteomics, Environmental metabolomics, Fermentation proteomics, Metabolic and protein engineering, Functional genomics, Metagenomics, Transcriptomics
Prof Ebtesam El-Bestawy FAX +203 4285792 E-mail: ebtesamelbestawy@yahoo.com	Dept of Environmental Studies Institute of Graduate Studies & Research (IGSR) Alexandria University 163 Horria Ave. P.O.Box 832 El-Shatby, Alexandria 21526 EGYPT	Cyanobacteria (Blue-green algae) Microalgae (Eukaryotes) Uses of microorganisms, Bioleaching, Biopesticides, Bioremediation, Biotransformation and cometabolism, Biological control Biodegradation: Hydrocarbons/oils, Pesticides Applications: Bioinsecticides, Biological control Environmental microbiology Wastewater Treatment, Heavy metals and toxicity
Prof. Maria L.M.F. Estevinho FAX: +351 273 325 405 E-mail: leticia@ipb.pt	Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Campus de Santa Apolónia Apartado 1038 5301-854 Bragança PORTUGAL	30: Uses of microorganisms 65: Environmental microbiology 65.070: Aerobic processes 66: Soil microbiology 70: Medical microbiology 70.010: Immunology 70.020: Intestinal microbiota 70.060: Antibiotic resistance 70.070: Community-spread infections 70.080: Nosocomial infections 70.091: Drug resistant microorganisms 80: Food microbiology 80.010: Fermented foods 80.020: Food safety
Dr. Manuel Ferrer FAX: +34-91-5854760 E-mail: mferrer@icp.csic.es	Institute of Catalysis Campus UAM - Cantoblanco 28049 Madrid SPAIN	Archaea Microbial physiology, incl. iron metabolism Enzymes Cell products Biofuels including ethanol Environmentasal microbiology Proteomics and metabolomics
Dr Stephen James Forsythe E-mail: stephen.forsythe@ntu.ac.uk	Applied Microbiology & Environmental Biology School of Biomedical and Natural Sciences Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS	Food microbiology Food poisoning Salmonella Campylobacter Listeria monocytogenes Enterobacter sakazakii Microbial detection methods Azo dye decolourisation Gut / intestinal microbiology
Prof J. Felix Gutierrez Corona FAX 52-473 7320006 Ext 8153 E-mail: xilefgu@gmail.com	Departamento de Biologia Division de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas Universidad de Guanajuato, Campus Guanajuato MEXICO	Fungi Physiology Genetics Environmental microbiology
Dr Stephen Hughes FAX: +1 309 681 6040 E-mail: Stephen.Hughes@ARS.USDA.GOV	USDA, ARS, NCAUR, BBC Room 1106 1815 North University Street Peoria, IL 61604 USA
Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan E-mail: Naveed.Khan@nottingham.ac.uk	The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus Leicestershire LE12 5RD	Parasitic protozoa Medical microbiology Host-parasite interactions Microbial pathogenicity Bacterial diseases 20.010:
Dr José Luiz de Lima Filho FAX +55-81-32718485 E-mail: zeluiz@lika.ufpe.br	Laboratório de Immunopatologia Keizo Asami (LIKA) Universidade Federal di Pernambuco Campus Universitario Cidade Universitária Recife PE CEP 50670-901 BRAZIL	Biotechnology Applied microbiology Applied biochemistry Biosensors Biochemistry

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Prepared by Peter J. Large, last updated: 14 September, 2011.