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Sakharam Waghmare is a Researcher in the Molecular Biosciences department at the Institute of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology, University of Glasgow. He joined the university in 2013 after a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Sheffield, where he specialized in RNA HPLC and quantitative RNA-mass spectrometry.
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Sheffield
- Research focus: Plant membrane trafficking, SNARE proteins, K+ channels, and environmental stress responses
- Public engagement via StomaToy and Sci-Seedlets projects
His research explores how plants use membrane vesicles for intracellular transport, protein recycling, and stress signaling. Key areas include SNARE-dependent secretory pathways and endolysosomal dynamics, particularly their roles in salinity stress adaptation and pathogen defense. His work integrates cell biology, protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry, and structural biology.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in SNARE complex regulation (e.g., SYP132/SYP121), K+ channel interactions, and phytohormone dynamics under stress. Articles span 2015–2025, emphasizing membrane traffic's role in salicylic acid signaling, pathogen defense, and stomatal physiology. Collaborations include Michael Blatt, Rucha Karnik, Ben Zhang, and others.
Based at the Stevenson Lab in the Bower Building, he contributes to plant science outreach through cross-disciplinary STEM projects targeting community and school engagement.
