Tyler J. Avis
Professor, Undergraduate Advisor
- Ph.D. (Universit茅 Laval)
- 207G Steacie Building, 杏吧原创 University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Email Tyler J. Avis
- 613-520-2600 ext 3121
The Avis Lab studies both fundamental and applied aspects of food and plant microbiology. More specifically, we are interested in microbial food spoilage and plant pathology. Our main focus is the use of alternatives to synthetic chemicals to control the growth of microorganisms on crops and during food storage. The resulting effects of this research is meant to increase food yield and reduce food loss, which can have a positive impact on food security and environmental sustainability.
We are investigating the use of beneficial microorganisms (biological control agents), as well as microbial and plant extracts and purified natural antimicrobial compounds as potential alternatives to control harmful microorganisms. These novel control measures are meant to mitigate problems associated with some synthetic control measures such as risks to health and the environment as well as to delay or eliminate the onset of resistance development in the targeted microorganisms.
Our laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach including basic microbiology, biochemistry, bio-analytical and bio-physical chemistry, membrane and lipid chemistry, as well as molecular biology, genetics, and genomics.
Academic and Professional Background
Professor, 杏吧原创 University, Ottawa, 2020
Associate Professor, 杏吧原创 University, Ottawa, 2012
Assistant Professor, 杏吧原创 University, Ottawa, 2008
Research Associate, Universit茅 Laval, Qu茅bec, 2006-2008
Director of Operations & Head Scientist (Microbiology), AZYMax, Qu茅bec, 2002-2005
Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow, PureCell Technologies, Trois-Rivi猫res, 2001-2002
Ph.D. Universit茅 Laval, Qu茅bec, 2001