معرفی
Assoc Prof Ma Wei is an Associate Professor at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), specializing in plant molecular biology and lipid metabolism. He holds a PhD in Plant Science from the University of Connecticut (USA) and completed postdoctoral training at Michigan State University (USA). His lab focuses on understanding plant signal transduction, gene regulation, and lipid biosynthesis mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on improving seed oil yields through genetic engineering. He was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in 2024 and recognized as an EMBO Global Investigator in 2024.
Education:
- PhD in Plant Science, University of Connecticut (USA)
- Postdoctoral Training, Michigan State University (USA)
Research Interests:
His research integrates molecular genetics, biochemistry, and systems biology to study plant lipid metabolism pathways. Key themes include:
- Transcriptional regulation of seed oil biosynthesis (e.g., WRINKLED1 regulatory networks)
- Protein engineering for enhanced oil production
- Crosstalk between lipid metabolism and plant signaling pathways
Awards:
- EMBO Global Investigator (2024)
Grants & Lab Activities:
Current grants support projects on seed oil metabolic engineering and plant stress responses. His lab collaborates internationally to advance applications in biofuel production and sustainable agriculture. No listed advising students are currently visible.
Labs/Teams:
Maintains an active research group focused on plant lipidomics and genetic improvement strategies.
