• Ph D, Biology , University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2013
• MS, Biology, Bangalore University, 2007
• BS, Biology, Banglore University, 2005

• A&S Research and Creative Scholarship Expansion Award, University of South Dakota, (2024 - 2025)
• Developing Methods for Genetic and Molecular Analysis of Mitochondrial-Nuclear Stress Signaling in Drosophila, SD BRIN , (2023 - 2023)

• Management of Invasive Red Cedar on the Missouri National Recreational River: Implications for Bird Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function, National Park Service, (2025 - 2028)
• Assessing and Recovering Native Freshwater Mussels to the Great Plains, Collaborators and PIs from Nebraska , US Fish and Wildlife, (2024 - 2027)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Singh, Akansha, Frias, Brian, Deaver, Brianna, Edwards, Ariana, Cambara, Jordy, and Matoo, Omera. Two Genomes, One Metabolome: Mitonuclear Incompatibility Remodels Developmental Metabolism and Fitness in Drosophila. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2026.
• Rasmussen, Nicholas, Rizk, Rodrigue, Matoo, Omera, and Santosh, KC. DeepWhaleNet: Climate Change-Aware FFT-Based Deep Neural Network for Passive Acoustic Monitoring. Vol. 38, Iss. 14 International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, 2024. (DOI: 10.1142/s0218001424590146)

• A&S Research and Creative Scholarship Expansion Award, University of South Dakota, 2024
• Broadening Participation Award , Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), 2023
• Arts and Sciences Faculty Travel Award , University of South Dakota, 2023
• Arts and Science Faculty Travel Award , University of South Dakota, 2023

• Edwards, Ariana, Deaver, Briana, and Matoo, Omera, Physiological consequences of mitonuclear genome incompatibility: body size and feeding behavior in Drosophila during development. Presented at the Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium, Sanford Research (Sioux Falls). (June 12, 2026)
• Cambara, Jordy, Frias, Brian, and Matoo, Omera, Running low on battery: mitonuclear conflict slows larval crawling. Presented at the Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium, Sanford Research. (June 12, 2026)
• Cambara, Jordy, Frias, Brian, and Matoo, Omera, Running low on battery: mitonuclear conflict slows larval crawling. Presented at the Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium, University of South Dakota. (June 12, 2026)
• Singh, Akansha, and Matoo, Omera, Two genomes, one metabolome: the hidden dialogue of mitochondria and nucleus. Presented at the Eastern South Dakota Research Synposium, Sanford Research (Sioux Falls). (June 12, 2026)
• Deaver, Brianna, and Matoo, Omera, Mitonuclear incompatibility impairs cellular protein homeostasis in a Drosophila disease model. Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2026)
• Edwards, Ariana, and Matoo, Omera, Physiological consequences of mitonuclear genome incompatibility: body size and feeding behavior in Drosophila during development. Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2026)
• Zavacki, Emily, and Matoo, Omera, Roll call: Updating South Dakota’s native freshwater mussel distribution with eDNA metabarcoding. Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2026)
• Frias, Brian, Cambara, Jordy, and Matoo, Omera, Running low on battery: mitonuclear conflict slows larval crawling. Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2026)
• Singh, Akansha, and Matoo, Omera, Two genomes, one metabolome: the hidden dialogue of mitochondria and nucleus. Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2026)
• Matoo, Omera, Two genomes, one organism: mitochondrial–nuclear interactions in metabolic regulation. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Ypsilanti, Michigan. (March 31, 2026)
• Singh, Akansha, and Matoo, Omera, From conflict to expression: exploring mitochondrial diseases using Drosophila mitonuclear genetic panel. Presented at the The Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), Portland (Oregon). (January 03, 2026)
• Matoo, Omera, Two Genomes, One Metabolome: mitochondrial–nuclear interactions in metabolic regulation. Presented at the The Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), Portland (Oregon). (January 03, 2026)
• Zavacki, Emily, and Matoo, Omera, Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2025)
• Guisinger, Noah, and Matoo, Omera, Conserving Biodiversity: Harnessing In-Field Genomics for Effective Survey and Management of Freshwater Mussel Biodiversity. Presented at the IdeaFest, University of South Dakota. (April 15, 2025)
• Zavacki, Emily, and Matoo, Omera, Using eDNA metabarcoding to assess native freshwater mussel biodiversity in North America. Presented at the The Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), Atlanta (Georgia). (January 03, 2025)
• Matoo, Omera, Energy Metabolism: The Crosstalk of Mitochondria, Nucleus and Environment . Presented at the Invited Seminar, Brooking, SD. (March 01, 2024)
• Matoo, Omera B., Energy Metabolism: The Crosstalk of Mitochondria, Nucleus and Environment . Presented at the Invited Seminar, Sioux Falls. (September 27, 2023)
• Laning, Evan , Matoo, Omera, and Miles, Ceclia , Developing Methods for Genetic and Molecular Analysis of Mitochondrial-Nuclear Stress Signaling in Drosophila. Presented at the SD BRIN Convocation, USD. (August 03, 2023)
• Matoo, Omera B., Dissecting Intraspecific Metabolic Rates From The Lens of Life History Optimization and Genetic Variation. Presented at the Evolution, New Mexico, USA. (June 22, 2023)