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I am a microbial ecologist studying microbial food web ecology and community assembly. I obtained my PhD at Technical University of Munich in Germany and did my postdoctoral research at Westlake University before I joined the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences (HES), XJTLU. My research focuses on microbial interactions in natural (e.g., soil) and engineered (e.g., wastewater treatment systems) communities with particular interest in microbial predation. Meta-omic approaches are mainly employed in my research, combined with stable isotope labelling, to investigate the diversity, function, and metabolic features of predatory bacteria, with the ultimate aim to exploit predatory bacteria as biocontrol agents against pathogens and to regulate microbiome, towards sustainable environmental and human health. My other research interests include how microorganisms respond to environmental disturbance, e.g., nutrient inputs and contamination, and biodegradation of emerging pollutants.
Postgraduate applications are welcome. Please contact me through Lu.Zhang03@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Research interests
Microbial food webs in natural and engineered ecosystems
Functions and applications of predatory bacteria
Microbial community assembly mechanisms
Experience
Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2023 - present
PostDoc/Research Assistant Professor, Westlake University, 2018 - 2023
Teaching
ENV221 Introductory Statistics for Environmental Scientists
ENV407 Frontiers in Environmental Sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Technical University of Munich - 2018
MSc, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich - 2012
BSc, Sun Yat-sen University - 2010
Person Types
- Staff
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Investigating the diversity and metabolic characteristics of as-yet-uncultivated predatory myxobacteria in activated sludge
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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A comparative study of predatory bacteria and protists in soil microbial food webs
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Combining stable isotope probing and meta-omic analyses to investigate predatory bacteria in activated sludge
3/11/20 → 21/10/21
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Disentangling microbial food web in activated sludge using stable isotope probing and metagenomic analyses
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Active predation, phylogenetic diversity, and global prevalence of myxobacteria in wastewater treatment plants
Zhang, L., Huang, X., Zhou, J. & Ju, F., May 2023, In: ISME Journal. 17, 5, p. 671-681 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Citations (Scopus) -
Deduplication improves cost-efficiency and yields of de novo assembly and binning of shotgun metagenomes in microbiome research
Zhang, Z., Zhang, L., Zhang, G., Zhao, Z., Wang, H. & Ju, F., 2023, In: Microbiology Spectrum.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Exploiting predatory bacteria as biocontrol agents across ecosystems
Zhang, L., Guo, L., Cui, Z. & Ju, F., 9 Nov 2023, In: Trends in Microbiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Hydrodynamic and anthropogenic disturbances co-shape microbiota rhythmicity and community assembly within intertidal groundwater-surface water continuum
Zhao, Z., Zhang, L., Zhang, G., Gao, H., Chen, X., Li, L. & Ju, F., 2023, In: Water Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus) -
Microbiome assembly mechanism and functional potential in enhanced biological phosphorus removal system enriched with Tetrasphaera-related polyphosphate accumulating organisms
Wang, H., Lin, L., Zhang, L., Han, P. & Ju, F., 2023, In: Environmental Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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10th IWA Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering Specialist Conference
Lu Zhang (Participant)
10 Sept 2023 → 14 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …