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Associate ProfessorCraig Herbold

Associate Professor

School of Biological Sciences

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  • Associate Professor
    School of Biological Sciences
  • +6433692692 (Work)
  • University of Canterbury, School of Biological Sciences, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand

TEACHING & SUPERVISION SUMMARy

Craig Herbold's teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and microbial genomics. His approach emphasizes integrating teaching practices with critical thinking, collaboration and experiential learning while incorporating cutting-edge research. 

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Bioinformatics (University of Canterbury)
    13 Jul 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
    BIOL338-26S2
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Biodiversity: Principles and Methods of Systematics (University of Canterbury)
    13 Jul 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
    BIOL215-26S2
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Genomics
    13 Jul 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
    BCHM/BIOL459-26S2
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiology
    13 Jul 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
    BIOL213-26S2
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Production of a synthetic biology reaction chamber: enhancement of CO2 sequestration and utilization with biomolecular condensates.
    1 Mar 2026
    Ireland, Adam
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Bioinformatics (University of Canterbury)
    16 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2025
    BIOL337-26S1
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Evolution (University of Canterbury)
    16 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
    BIOL271-26S1
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Evolutionary Ecology (University of Canterbury)
    16 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
    BIOL371-26S1
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Developing Bio-Based 3D-Printed bacteriophage Carriers for Disrupting Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
    1 Feb 2026
    Dellow, Amy
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Applied Metagenomics for Improved Drinking Water Quality Assessment
    1 Nov 2025
    Taylor, William
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Biodiversity: Principles and Methods of Systematics (University of Canterbury)
    14 Jul 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
    BIOL215-25S2
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Genomics (University of Canterbury)
    14 Jul 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
    BCHM/BIOL459-25S2
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiology
    14 Jul 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
    BIOL213-25S2
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    "Deciphering the role of phytohormones and sRNAs in Radiata pine reproduction"
    1 May 2025
    Shahid, Daniya
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Bioinformatics (University of Canterbury)
    17 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
    BIOL337-25S1
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Evolution (University of Canterbury)
    17 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
    BIOL271-25S1
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Evolutionary Ecology (University of Canterbury)
    17 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
    BIOL371-25S1
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Biological summoning circles: How fairy rings conjure plant invasions
    1 Feb 2025
    Cox, George
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Gene regulation of Phytopthora pluvialis
    1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
    Drinkwater, Bree
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Genomics and Data Science to Combat Phytophthora Pathogens
    1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
    Castano, Diana
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Pathogen detection in the environment and impacts on its survival
    1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
    Dellow, Amy
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Tracking Elusive Bacterial Strains with CRISPR
    1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
    Goyal, Anvi
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Understanding the significance of microorganisms detected in wastewater
    1 Nov 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
    Jamieson, Sophie
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Understanding plant species distribution patterns and their drivers in the Philippine archipelago
    1 Aug 2024
    Nicholls, Callum
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploring Biodiversity: Principles and Methods of Systematics (University of Canterbury)
    15 Jul 2024 - 10 Nov 2024
    BIOL215-24S2