معرفی
Dr. Marjorie Lundgren is a Senior Research Fellow at the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC), Lancaster University. Her research focuses on the evolution of photosynthetic systems, particularly C2 and C4 photosynthesis, integrating plant ecophysiology, leaf anatomy, and phylogeographic methods. She earned her PhD from the University of Sheffield in 2015 and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Sheffield, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. She supervises 4 postgraduate research students, including Alvaro Herrera Seller and Quentin Herzig.
- Research Themes: Photosynthesis evolution, leaf anatomical adaptation, biogeography, and crop engineering.
- Scientific Leadership: Member of the LEC Photosynthesis Team and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow.
Recent Research Trends: Her work bridges computational modeling, genomic analysis, and empirical studies to decode photosynthetic innovation. Key areas include C4 pathway optimization, anatomical constraints on carbon fixation, and climate-driven niche expansion in photosynthetic lineages. Collaborations span plant taxonomy (e.g., Alloteropsis semialata), metabolic trade-offs in C2 systems, and data standardization initiatives like the ESS-DIVE reporting format.
Scientific Awards:
- UKRI Future Leaders Fellow
Advising and Collaborations: Supervises postgraduate projects on photosynthesis, leaf anatomy, and evolutionary physiology. Collaborates with institutions including Dryad, ESS-DIVE, and Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum.
