PhD Student
szd0042@auburn.edu
Currently Pursuing
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
PhD: Environmental Engineering
MS: Fisheries/Aquatic Veterinary
Graduated
HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
BS: Biotechnology
Sheng is from Wuhan, China. She earned her M.S. degrees in Fisheries at Auburn University and Aquatic Veterinary at Shanghai Ocean University. Prior to joining Dr. Capiro’s lab, she has research experience on breeding of hybrid catfish, bacterial diseases resistance of hybrid catfish, as well as genetic engineering of bacteria for biofuel production. In her free time, she enjoys learning Japanese, drawing, and playing piano.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Ecological impact of environmental contaminants on microbial communities
Biotransformation kinetics and mechanisms of emerging contaminants
Innovative bioremediation technology
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS