His research focuses on molecular ecology of soil and water bacteria. Dr. Teplitski studies genetic mechanisms, which allow Salmonella and related bacteria to survive in soil and water environments outside their animal hosts. Dr. Teplitski is a recipient of W. E. Krauss Director’s Award for Excellence in Research from the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. More information about him can be found on his website: soils.ifas.ufl.edu/personnel/teplitski.html