Rohan Williams is a computational biologist and currently Head of the Integrative Analysis Unit at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, a multidisciplinary centre for biofilm and complex microbial community research. Williams studied physics as an undergraduate prior to obtaining a PhD in human gastrointestinal physiology in 2003 at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia). Following post-doctoral work in bioinformatics, genetics and genomics at UNSW (2004-2007), he held an academic appointment at the Australian National University in Canberra (2007-2011) before relocating to Singapore.
His research program is focused on development new data-driven methods for studying the composition and function of complex microbial communities, mostly the context of wastewater communities.
Williams has published around 70 peer-review papers and his h-index is estimated to be 25.
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Dive into the fascinating world of microbiomes and their impact on our planet's sustainability. This introductory course explores how tiny organisms can lead to big changes, offering insights into sustainable development, bioremediation, and more.
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Dive into the fascinating world of microbiomes and their impact on our planet's sustainability. This introductory course explores how microbial communities have shaped Earth for over 3.5 billion years, influencing everything from human health to environmental processes like bioremediation and bioretention. Understand the principles of sustainability and sustainable development as you learn about the vital role microbiomes play in maintaining a healthy planet.