Experimental evolution: Adaptation of microorganisms to extreme environments

Term: 
2017-2018 Summer
Faculty Department of Project Supervisor: 
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Number of Students: 
5

Experimental evolution is the use of experiments aiming to understand the nature of evolutionary processes. Since a large number of generations is required to observe the genetic response to altered conditions, microorganisms are widely used in this field (A bacteria dividing every 30 minutes will produce its 1440th generation descendant in a month).

In this project, we will design and develop arduino based chemostats to study adaptation of microorganisms to extreme environments. Students will gain experience in basic programming and electronics, also they will work in our microbiology laboratory to conduct the experiments. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in evolution.

Related Areas of Project: 
Computer Science and Engineering
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Electronics Engineering

About Project Supervisors

Kerem Bora

Visiting instructor

Foundations Development Directorate,
Sabanci University
Orhanli, Tuzla, Istanbul 34956 Turkey

Office: FENS G016

Phone: +90-216-483-7037

E-mail: kerembora@sabanciuniv.edu

 

Süphan Bakkal

Instructor

Foundations Development Directorate,
Sabanci University
Orhanli, Tuzla, Istanbul 34956 Turkey

Office: FENS G016

Phone: +90-216-483-9714

E-mail: suphanbakkal@sabanciuniv.edu