Anhui Wu

Dr. Anhui Wu is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zurich, part of the Professorship for Robotics. Their research focuses on plant developmental genetics, particularly the molecular mechanisms governing leaf shape diversity, stress responses, and longevity regulation through transcriptional networks. Key areas include auxin and cytokinin signaling pathways, reactive oxygen species (ROS) dynamics, and the interplay between environmental stress and senescence. Dr. Wu has contributed to understanding evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo) processes in crucifer plants, elucidating how genetic modules control morphological traits like leaf complexity. Their work integrates experimental, computational, and genetic approaches to bridge scales from molecular regulation to organismal form.

Research highlights include identifying the CUC1/auxin module's role in leaf margin patterning, elucidating autoregulatory mechanisms of RCO in leaf complexity, and characterizing JUNGBRUNNEN1's role in longevity via DREB2A regulation. These studies emphasize the interplay between transcription factors, hormonal pathways, and environmental cues in plant adaptation and development.

Publications span high-impact journals such as *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences*, *Current Biology*, and *The Plant Cell*, reflecting a strong focus on mechanistic insights in plant biology. Dr. Wu collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, leveraging robotics and systems biology tools in their investigations.