Congratulations, George, on receiving the 2025 Ontario Early Researcher Award!
- openplastic
- May 20
- 1 min read
Dr. diCenzo’s research addresses global challenges in food security and environmental sustainability while demonstrating a strong commitment to mentorship and community engagement. His research in agricultural microbiology and molecular genetics examines the symbiotic relationships between bacteria and legumes, with a focus on nitrogen fixation, an essential process for sustainable agriculture. As part of this research, Dr. diCenzo co-leads The BENEFIT Project, an interdisciplinary and multi-institutional project leveraging genomics to develop microbial products to reduce agriculture’s reliance on nitrogen fertilizers and improve crop productivity and soil health. He is also the co-lead of the Open Plastics Group, an interdisciplinary and multi-institutional initiative focused on reducing plastic pollution through research and innovation. The high calibre and interdisciplinary nature of Dr. diCenzo’s work have placed him among the 10 most highly funded researchers in the Faculty of Arts and Science and led to him being named a 2025 Ontario Early Researcher Award recipient.
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