Henry Sun

Associate Research Professor Microbiology
Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
Desert Research Center
Egypt

Biography

With a B.S. in geology, an M.A. in anthropology, and more than 15 years of diverse professional experience at DRI, Mr. Page has acquired a varied skillset and an interdisciplinary focus in anthropology and geology. He has interests in prehistoric archaeology, hunter-gatherer mobility, toolstone geochemistry, and geoarchaeological studies. His specialties include cultural resources project management, geologic applications in archaeology, GIS project management, logistical planning, quality control, technical writing, and research publication support and production

Research Intrest

new approaches to planetary life detection; microbiology of compost tea making and its use as an alternative to fungicide in agriculture and viticulture.

List of Publications
Endolithic cyanobacteria in soil gypsum: occurrences in Atacama (Chile), Mojave (USA), and Al-Jafr Basin (Jordan) Deserts. J Geophys Res – Biogeosci,
Bahcheli DM, H Sun, R Leon, S Hess, J Nadeau. 2008.
Sun H, V Saccomanno, B Hedlund, CP McKay. Terrestrial life recognizes D-glucose, not L-glucose: preliminary evidence and implications for Martian life detection. Astrobiology in review