Chaitanya Gokhale

Prof. Dr. Chaitanya Gokhale is a Professor of Theoretical Biology at the Center for Computational and Theoretical Biology (CCTB) at the University of Würzburg, Germany. His research spans eco-evolutionary processes from subcellular systems to societies, focusing on interactions and hierarchies of organization. He leads a translational program rooted in theoretical biology, aligning with the Max Planck principle of "Insight preceding application."

• Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (2011, Christian Albrechts University), Master's in Bioinformatics (2008, Sikkim Manipal University), Bachelor's in Zoology/Biotechnology (2005, Fergusson College).
• Prior Roles: Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (2016–2023), Postdoctoral Researcher at Massey University (2014–2016) and Max Planck Institute (2011–2014).

Research Interests include evolutionary dynamics, game theory, population genetics, and eco-evolutionary applications in agriculture and medicine. His work bridges mathematical models with biological complexity, emphasizing cooperation, resistance evolution, and translational frameworks.

• Recent Articles (2025–2023): Focus on gene drives, fungal resistance, circadian rhythms, and cooperation in complex environments. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches integrating mathematical biology, computational ecology, and synthetic systems.
• Group Members: Dharanish Rajendra (PhD Student), Luis Alejandro Villanueva Hernandez (Postdoc), Carla Schuh (Student Assistant).

Advising and Collaborations span eco-evolutionary dynamics and theoretical biology, with grants from institutions like the Max Planck Society and New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study. His lab explores how evolutionary principles can inform sustainable practices and microbial interactions.