Eva Benková

Eva Benková is a Professor and Dean of the Graduate School at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), where she leads research on plant hormonal networks since 2016. Her work focuses on auxin-cytokinin interactions in root development, stress adaptation, and tissue patterning.

• 2016–present: Professor, ISTA
• 2021–present: Dean of Graduate School, ISTA
• 2013–2016: Assistant Professor, ISTA

Research Themes:

• Plant Hormonal Signaling Networks
• Auxin-Cytokinin Crosstalk
• Root Development Under Stress
• Microtubule Dynamics and Polarity
• Nutrient Sensing in Plants
• Regeneration and Wound Healing

Recent Article Trends: Her 2025 studies examine pectin methyl esterase in cell wall mechanics, super-resolution microscopy of root structures, and glutathione in regeneration. Earlier work (2024–2021) investigates decoy cytokinin receptors, mechanical force effects, and phosphoproteome responses to nitrate.

Scientific Awards:

• EMBO Member (2017)
• Highly Cited Scientist (2014)
• FWF-ANR Bilateral Grant (2014)
• FWO Grants (2011)
• ERC Starting Grant (2008)
• FWF-funded Nitrate Project

Advising: Mentors 10 PhD students, including David Babic, Syamala Inumella, and Yiqun Wang, focusing on hormonal networks and root development.