Xavier Mayali
About Xavier Mayali
Xavier Mayali is a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on the molecular ecology and physiology of microorganisms in relation to carbon and nitrogen biogeochemistry. He has an extensive academic background, including a PhD in Oceanography from UC San Diego and a Master's in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Xavier Mayali has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2012, where he serves as a Research Scientist. His work focuses on the molecular ecology and physiology of microorganisms, particularly in relation to carbon and nitrogen biogeochemistry. He previously held the position of Postdoctoral Scientist at the same laboratory from 2009 to 2011. His research utilizes NanoSIMS technology to explore the connections between microbial phylogenetic structure and biogeochemical functions.
Education and Expertise
Xavier Mayali has an extensive educational background in the sciences. He earned a PhD in Oceanography from UC San Diego, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. Prior to that, he completed a Master of Science in Marine Biology at the College of Charleston from 1998 to 2001. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, which he attended from 1992 to 1997. His educational journey has equipped him with a strong foundation in marine and environmental sciences.
Previous Academic Role
Before his tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Xavier Mayali worked as a Lecturer at the University of San Diego from 2005 to 2008. During this three-year period, he contributed to the academic community in the Greater San Diego Area, sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field of environmental sciences.