Jody W. Deming | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Smith College, University of Maryland, College Park |
Occupation(s) | Professor, University of Washington |
Known for | Colwellia demingiae |
Jody W. Deming (born July 2, 1952) is an American oceanographer. She is a professor of Oceanography and a marine microbiologist at the University of Washington (UW). Her research interests include studies of cold adapted microbes in their relation to astrobiology, biotechnology, and bioremediation. She is known for her extensive field work, being involved in over 50 nautical research expeditions.[1][2][3][4] Deming is also the cofounder of the UW Astrobiology Extremophile Laboratory.