Funga
Ian Ware currently serves as the Head of Applied Science and Lead Scientist at Funga, a company focused on leveraging forest fungal biodiversity to combat the climate crisis through sustainable forest management. Prior to this role, Ian held the position of Postdoctoral Research Ecologist at the U.S. Forest Service from July 2019 to July 2022. Ian completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2013 to 2019, and holds a Master of Science in Ecology from Utah State University.
Funga
Funga uses the forest fungal microbiome to improve forestry outcomes and address the climate crisis while enhancing beneficial microbial biodiversity. They combine modern DNA sequencing and machine learning technology with breakthrough research on the forest microbiome to put the right native, biodiverse communities of mycorrhizal fungi in the right place. This leads to more quality wood created more quickly, more carbon sequestered, and more resilient forest ecologies.