Haoran Peng

Dr. Haoran Peng is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology (Germany), focusing on epigenetic mechanisms in plant reproduction. His work integrates transposable elements (TEs) and their roles in siRNA generation and transcription factor binding sites within the Brassicaceae genome. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral scientist (2024–present) and Scientific collaborator at Agroscope (Switzerland, 2023–2024).

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Life Science, University of Geneva (Switzerland, 2023)
• Master's Degree of Agronomy, Southwest University (China, 2018)
• Bachelor's Degree of Agronomy, Southwest University (China, 2015)

Research Focus: Dr. Peng explores TEs' evolutionary dynamics and functional roles in plants, leveraging computational tools like ecc_finder to analyze extrachromosomal circular DNA. His studies bridge molecular mechanisms of plant defense (e.g., jasmonic acid signaling) with epigenetic regulation in reproductive processes.

Publications: His work spans plant pathology, genomics, and epigenetics, with contributions to tools for genomic data analysis and insights into viral resistance mechanisms. Recent research emphasizes circular DNA's underappreciated role in plant biology.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text.

Labs/Teams: Active within Prof. Köhler's department, contributing to studies on plant reproductive biology and epigenetic regulation.