معرفی
Kaisa Kajala is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, specializing in Experimental and Computational Plant Development within the Environmental Biology department. Her research focuses on plant cell type evolution, developmental responses to abiotic stress, and molecular mechanisms underlying phenotypic plasticity in crops.
- BSc (2006) in Biological Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge
- PhD (2010) in Plant Sciences from Julian Hibberd's lab, University of Cambridge
- Postdoctoral work at University of Western Australia (2011) and UC Davis (2012-2017)
Research Interests:
- Cell type-specific responses to drought and flooding
- Root barrier evolution (exodermis/endodermis)
- Touch-induced leaf movement mechanisms
- Integrative bioinformatics for crop resilience
Scientific Leadership:
- Principal Investigator for NWO ENW-XL project (2025-2031)
- Project leader for NWO-VIDI funded research (2021-2026)
- Marie Curie and NWO ALW Open Programme fellowships
Academic Contributions:
- Developer of courses in Plant-Environment Interactions
- Track coordinator for Plant Biology in the MSc Environmental Biology program
- Program leader for Environmental Biology MSc program
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