Annamaria De Rosa

Annamaria De Rosa is a Research Fellow in the Division of Plant Sciences at The Australian National University. Her research focuses on plant membrane transport mechanisms, particularly the role of aquaporins in water and solute movement, and their application in biotechnological contexts. She leads projects addressing rare earth element bioremediation, plant stress response mechanisms, and bio-inspired membrane technologies.

• Primary affiliation: Division of Plant Sciences, ANU
• Expertise: Aquaporin biology, membrane transport physiology, plant stress responses

Her work integrates molecular genetics, high-throughput screening, and bioengineering approaches to understand fundamental plant biology and develop sustainable solutions for agriculture and environmental challenges. Current projects include:

• Bioengineering for rare earth element recovery (2023-2028)
• Wastewater resource recovery systems (2023-2026)

Research interests emphasize the interplay between aquaporin function, water relations, and plant adaptation to environmental stresses. She uses model species like Arabidopsis and Nicotiana tabacum to study ion transport, root remodeling, and salinity tolerance mechanisms.

Publications highlight innovative methods like yeast-based aquaporin permeability assays and bioinformatic analysis of aquaporin gene families. Her work bridges fundamental plant science with applied technologies for clean energy and environmental sustainability.