Diptee Chaulagain

Diptee Chaulagain is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Genetics from Clemson University in 2020.

• Education: Ph.D. in Genetics, Clemson University (2020)

Her research focuses on synthetic biology and microbiome engineering, particularly investigating plant-microbe interactions through genetic approaches. Recent work examines:

• Genetic regulation of nodulation in legumes
• Mechanisms of arbuscular mycorrhiza formation
• Signal transduction pathway interactions
• Chitinase activity engineering in exogenous hosts

Publications reveal expertise in plant genetics, microbial symbiosis engineering, and transcriptomic analysis. She works in the intersection of molecular genetics and synthetic biology applications for sustainable agriculture.