Joshua D. Shrout, Ph.D.
Prior to arriving at
Notre Dame, I was a post-doc with Matt Parsek in the Department of Microbiology
at the University of Washington where we studied bacterial community processes, namely the development of attached-growth
biofilms and cell-to-cell communication (called quorum sensing). Before joining Matt's lab I completed my
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering with Gene Parkin at the University of Iowa.
Previous to my Ph.D., I worked as a consultant on a variety of
projects including: the design of industrial wastewater treatment systems,
overseeing UST removals, overseeing Title 5 air permit testing, and investigating
for asbestos.
Outside the lab, I
enjoy running, listening to jazz, reading mystery novels, and spending time
with my wife and kids.