Kelly Chapman

Dr. Kelly Chapman is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU), based in the Division of Plant Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding hormonal and molecular mechanisms governing root development, particularly through the CEP peptide signaling pathway. Her work explores interactions between plant hormones, nutrient acquisition, and plant-microbe symbioses.

Key research areas include root system architecture, hormone signaling crosstalk (e.g., CEP and cytokinin pathways), and the role of peptide receptors in developmental processes. She employs advanced imaging techniques to study in vivo interactions of signaling molecules in vascular tissues.

Her publications highlight the nexus between hormonal signaling and practical outcomes like seed yield optimization. While no awards are explicitly listed, her extensive citations (227) reflect impactful contributions to plant biology. Chapman actively supervises research students, contributing to training the next generation of plant scientists.

Her research bridges fundamental biology with applied agriculture, addressing nutrient efficiency and plant productivity through molecular-level insights.