Danillo O. Alvarenga

I am a biologist specialized in microbial ecology and evolution, molecular biology and bioinformatics. My research focuses primarily on exploring the diversity, genomics, transcriptomics, phylogenetics and secondary metabolism of cyanobacteria and other microbes. I am also very interested in bryophyte microbiomes and the role they perform in nitrogen fixation on different ecosystems. My research aims to uncover the intricate molecular interactions between microorganisms, plants and their environments, with the ultimate goal of advancing sustainable applications for the benefit of society, natural ecosystems and the climate.

Education
2011–2015 DSc (Biology in Agriculture and Environment), University of São Paulo, Brazil
2009–2011 MSc (Biology in Agriculture and Environment), University of São Paulo, Brazil
2002–2007 BSc (Biology), University Center of Brasília, Brazil

Professional history
2020–curr.  Post-doctoral researcher, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
2019–2019 Post-doctoral researcher, University of Helsinki, Finland
2018–2019 Visiting post-doctoral researcher, University of Helsinki, Finland
2016–2020 Post-doctoral researcher, São Paulo State University, Brazil
2015–2015 Visiting doctoral researcher, San Diego State University, USA
2011–2015 Doctoral student, University of São Paulo, Brazil
2009–2011 Master’s student, University of São Paulo, Brazil
2008–2009 Post-graduate trainee, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil
2005–2008 Undergraduate trainee, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil

• Molecular ecology, evolution and diversity of cyanobacteria
• Molecular biology of plant-bacteria symbioses and plant microbiomes
• Contributions of biological nitrogen fixation to ecosystem biogeochemistry
• Effects of climate change on polar, boreal, alpine and tropical ecosystems
• Genetic and biochemical characterization of secondary metabolites

• Transcriptomics and biochemistry of moss-cyanobacteria associations
• Metabarcoding, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of moss microbiomes
• Impact of climate change on nitrogen fixation in different ecosystems
• Comparative genomics of plant-associated cyanobacteria