Micah Burton

Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by the phenomena that escape the reach of the naked eye, such as the stellar objects in distant galaxies or the biological activities that give rise to life on Earth. As I grew older, I hoped that I would be able to contribute to our understanding of how these processes shape our world and use this knowledge to help improve the lives of others. Considering this, I went to Harrisburg University for my undergrad where I studied biochemistry and biology. While there, I was able to research how biofilm formation could be inhibited in gram-negative bacteria in the lab of Akeisha Belgrave. After graduating with a B.S. in 2019, I joined Princeton to work toward my Ph.D.

In 2020, I became a member of the Jonikas lab. Here, I plan to help further our understanding of the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii pyrenoid as we work toward the goal of adapting a carbon concentrating mechanism into other plant species to increase crop plant yields.  

During my free time, I enjoy gaming, photography, and playing my guitar.