David Chakravorty

David Chakravorty is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Assmann Lab. His research focuses on heterotrimeric G protein signaling in plants, particularly in Arabidopsis and rice, exploring roles in stress response, development, and environmental adaptation. Key areas include G-protein subunit interactions, stomatal regulation, hormone signaling, and agricultural trait improvement.

Research highlights include the development of the Oryza CLIMtools portal for genome-environment associations in rice, studies on unconventional G-protein functions, and investigations into cross-talk between G-proteins and receptor-like kinases. His work bridges biochemistry, genetics, and computational biology to address fundamental questions in plant physiology and applied agricultural challenges.

Publications span topics like G-protein structure-function relationships, metabolomics of stress responses, and engineering drought tolerance. Chakravorty’s contributions advance understanding of plant signaling networks with implications for crop resilience and biotechnology.