Fungal identifications using traditional and bio-molecular techniques
Molecular methods for qualitative, quantitative and high-throughput detection of plant-pathogenic and/or mycotoxin-producing fungi
Taxonomy, phylogeny and population studies of filamentous fungi

Education

Doctorate
Plant pathology
Humboldt-University, Berlin, Germany
2006

Master of Science
Microbiology/Mycology
Ernst-Mortiz-Arndt-University, Greifswald, Germany
1998

Professional affiliations and development

Member, Mycological Society of America, 2006-present