He brings experience in adapting molecular approaches for use in environmental bacteria. As a research active member of a large undergraduate university, he teaches Introduction to Microbiology to sophomores and juniors using antibiotic-discovery research as the platform. Hans has implemented a molecular strategy for off-shoot to the curriculum to identify gene clusters encoding antagonistic factors in natural bacteria. This approach is designed to facilitate the discovery of antibiotics. Hans has a Ph.D. in Molecular Virology and Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh. His postdoctoral training was at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.