Dr. Tomoko Bell is a biologist at Newman University who loves exploring extreme environments and marine biology. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, she found her passion for biology at a young age during a biology camp in Australia. Her interest in extremophiles—organisms thriving in extreme conditions—led her to study these unique creatures, like the water bear, which can survive in space and high radiation.
Dr. Bell is dedicated to teaching and creating a stress-free learning environment where students can enjoy science. She recently contributed to coral research, using corals to understand climate change. Her work involves developing underwater drills and analyzing corals to track sea temperature changes over decades.
She's also involved in citizen science projects, inviting people from all backgrounds to join scientific research. Dr. Bell's goal is to inspire curiosity and make science accessible to everyone, hoping her students will help solve global challenges like climate change and species conservation.