Kondorosi Éva

Kondorosi Éva is a Researcher at the Institute of Plant Biology, Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Her work spans microbial genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and plant-microbe interactions, with a focus on symbiotic nitrogen fixation and plant-derived antimicrobial peptides.

• PhD in Genetics, L. Eötvös University, Budapest
• Postdoctoral research at Max Planck Institute (Köln)
• Visiting scholar at Sussex, Harvard, and Cornell Universities

Her research explores Rhizobium-legume symbiosis, particularly plant-controlled bacterial differentiation and antimicrobial peptide applications. Recent work includes developing novel antibiotic agents for medical and agricultural use. Key themes in her publications include NCR peptide functionality, gene regulation, and symbiotic compatibility.

• 2023 Dimitrie Cantemir Medal, Moldova
• 2018 Balzan Prize in Chemical Ecology
• 2012 Széchenyi Prize, Hungary

She holds leadership roles in international scientific bodies, including the European Research Council and Academia Europaea. Her work bridges fundamental discoveries in plant-microbe communication with translational applications in biomedicine and sustainable agriculture.