Stephen Depuydt

Stephen Depuydt is a Professor at Ghent University and Ghent University Global Campus, where he leads the Lab of Plant Growth Analysis since 2014. His research focuses on plant hormone interactions, developmental plant biology, and novel plant hormone mechanisms.

• PhD in Plant Biotechnology (2008, Ghent University & VIB) on Rhodococcus fascians - plant interaction
• Postdoctoral research at University of Lausanne (Marie Curie Fellow) and Ghent University (FWO Fellow)
• Recipient of multiple prestigious fellowships: Marie-Curie Outgoing International, EMBO Short Term, and FWO Postdoctoral
• Director of Education at Ghent University Global Campus since 2018

His work bridges molecular plant biology and physiological studies, with publications in high-impact journals. He actively teaches plant biology and physiology courses.