A microbiologist is a biologist that studies the field of microbiology. They typically hold a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in microbiology. Microbiologists can be known under different names depending on the field of microbiology they specialise in:

• Bacteriologists - work in the field of bacteriology and study bacteria.
• Environmental Microbiologists - work in the field of environmental science and study microbial processes in the environment.
• Food Microbiologists - work in the food industry and study microorganisms that cause foodborne illness and spoilage.
• Industrial Microbiologists - generally work in field of biotechnology and study microorganisms that produce useful products.
• Mycologists - work in the field of mycology and study fungi.
• Protozoologists - work in the field of protozoology and study protists.

Famous Microbiologists

• Jules Bordet
• Alexander Fleming
• Robert Koch
• Antony van Leeuwenhoek
• Louis Pasteur
• Sergei Winogradsky
• Alexandre Yersin

See also

• Category:Microbiologists

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