Chemical analyses and comparative metabolomics focusing on potentially antimicrobial compounds produced within the fungus-farming termite symbiosis.

Social immune strategies, social immunization and the care-kill disease response in fungus-farming termites

Exploring the potential for the healthy protein-rich termite fungal crops to be used for human consumption

Luka's work in this group will be as an extra hand where needed, including tasks such as arranging group meetings and assisting in the lab

Describe novel fungal species associated with termites and explore the origin, evolution and function of yeasts in termite gut

Resistance evolution and persistence of antifungal susceptibility in fungus-farming termites

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) communications between Termitomyces and Pseudoxylaria

Fulbright scholar

Searching for antimicrobial properties and prospects for novel compounds in termite fungus gardens

The role of Macrotermes bellicosus soldiers in a colony's social immunity defense

The adaptions in Podaxis to different antifungal and defensive chemicals produced by termites

The role of Macrotermes bellicosus soldiers in a colony's social immunity defense