Ram Dixit

Ram Dixit is a Professor and Chair of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and leads research in plant cell morphogenesis, focusing on cortical microtubule dynamics and cell wall construction in Arabidopsis. His lab integrates molecular genetics, live-cell imaging, and computational modeling to study how microtubules regulate plant growth. He teaches courses in cell biology and microscopy, and co-developed the cross-disciplinary 'Cellular Transformations' course with Sung Ho Kim, exploring links between biological structure and design applications.

Education: PhD in Biology from Cornell University.

Research interests include mechanisms of microtubule array organization, cell wall deposition, and the role of kinesins in plant development. His work emphasizes single-molecule analysis and in vitro reconstitution to study molecular interactions. Recent publications highlight kinesin function, microtubule severing by katanin, and computational models of microtubule behavior.

Advising and grants: No specific student names or grant details listed, but his lab focuses on mentoring graduate students through courses like the Plant and Microbial Bioscience seminar. The lab is part of the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Lead investigator at the Dixit Lab and affiliated with the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology, advancing studies on plant cell mechanics and design-inspired biology.