Ali Taheri

Dr. Ali Taheri is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics and Breeding in Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He leads the Taheri Lab, focusing on crop improvement through next-generation technologies including CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, high-throughput phenotyping, and functional genomics. His research aims to enhance soybean oil quality, amino acid profiles, and allergen reduction.

Research integrates molecular techniques with field applications, utilizing advanced equipment like Ion Torrent sequencers and HPLC-MS. Current projects include developing mutagenic soybean lines and novel pathogen detection systems. Dr. Taheri holds a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of Guelph and an MSc from the University of Tehran.