Annika Vaksmaa Email & Phone Number

North Holland, Netherlands

Netherlands

Department Of Microbiology

In my PhD project, I investigated the role of microbial communities with focus on anaerobic methanotrophs in Italian paddy field using a complementary array of methods including culture-dependent and culture-independent microbiological techniques.

Sultanate Of Oman

Performing microbiological testing. Comparison of surface properties on biofilm formation process. Isolation and identification of microbial communities. Performing DNA extractions. Supporting laboratory activities.

Research on the effects of antifreeze proteins in sprinkler fluid. Optimizing the sprinkler fluid composition and conducting experiments by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Planning and building up the research process.

Research on bacterial metabolism based on RNA and DNA techniques. Checking metabolic pathway to identify key points. Working with nucleic acid extractions, RT-PCR, Gel electrophoresis. Supporting fermentations and microarray experiments.

Research on bacterial metabolism based on RNA and DNA techniques.

Master Of Science, Molecular And Environmental Biology, Average Grade: 9.6 Out Of 12. Thesis Graded With 10

Activities and Societies: Roskilde University sports committee RUSIS, Danish Nature Foundation local committee of Roskilde University

Erasmus Student Exchange Program, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Bachelor Of Applied Chemistry And Biotechnology, Applied Chemistry And Biotechnology, Average Grade: 3.16 Out Of 5. Thesis Graded With 5

Activities and Societies: AIESEC student organization, Estonian animal protection society

Education record

Graduated with honors in English language