Max Winkeljohn

Max Winkeljohn is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati where he teaches undergraduate courses in Medical Botany, Biotechnology Lab Methods, and Plant Physiology. He also conducts research at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) in the Plant Research Division. His work focuses on ex situ conservation strategies, in vitro tissue culture techniques, cryopreservation methods, and nutrient manipulation for endangered plant species. Winkeljohn serves as a graduate researcher and is advised by Dr. Theresa Culley, with a lab website dedicated to their collaborative efforts. His research emphasizes oak species (Quercus) propagation, pollen storage, and optimizing plant growth media for endangered flora preservation.

His recent articles (2022-2024) highlight advancements in cryopreservation protocols, ethylene inhibition for shoot survival, and media optimization for Hinckley's oak—a critically endangered species. These studies contribute to broader plant conservation science and biotechnology applications.

Winkeljohn maintains dual addresses: a university office at 703A Rieveschl Hall and a research facility at the Cincinnati Zoo's CREW division. His work bridges academic instruction and applied conservation research, particularly targeting threatened plant species through innovative laboratory techniques.