جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Katrin Philipparمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Molecular Biology
• Membrane Transport Proteins
• Chloroplast Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katrin Philippar is a full Professor of Molecular Plant Biology at Saarland University, where she holds the Chair for Plant Biology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Department of Biosciences. Her research group investigates membrane transport mechanisms in plant cells, with a focus on chloroplast envelope proteins involved in fatty acid export and iron homeostasis. Her research interests include membrane transport proteins, chloroplast biology, fatty acid and lipid metabolism, iron homeostasis, and structure-function analysis of transporters. Using model systems such as Arabidopsis thaliana and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii , her work aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying intracellular transport in plants. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in plant membrane biology, particularly in fatty acid export (FAX proteins), iron transport, and chloroplast function. Key themes include protein degradation in stress responses, lipid metabolism in bioenergy contexts, and evolutionary aspects of transport systems. The research bridges molecular genetics, biochemistry, and physiology. Scientific Awards: No explicit awards or fellowships mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Has advised multiple doctoral students including Wassilina Bugaeva, Anne Könnel, Janick Peter, and currently Zahraa Ousseily. Currently leading a project funded by the DFG Schwerpunktprogramm 2337 "MAdLand: Molecular Adaptation to Land - plant evolution to change" (awarded October 2023). Research Team and Lab: Leads the Plant Biology research group at Saarland University. Team includes academic staff (Dr. Jens Neunzig, Dr. Alexander Banguela-Castillo), doctoral researchers, laboratory technicians (Angelika Anna, Andrea Fritsch), a master gardener (Andrea Jungmann-George), and administrative support (Nathalie Sebening). Laboratory work involves molecular biology, plant physiology, and biochemical characterization of transport proteins.

Elizabete Carmo-Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photosynthesis
• Rubisco
• Crop Physiology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Elizabete Carmo-Silva is a leading expert in crop physiology at Lancaster University's Lancaster Environment Centre. She specializes in the regulation of carbon assimilation by Rubisco in crop plants, particularly wheat and cowpea, with research focused on improving photosynthetic efficiency to enhance agricultural sustainability and climate resilience. Her research interests center on photosynthesis, Rubisco regulation, and sustainable agriculture. She leads a research team investigating how to optimize photosynthetic processes to improve crop yields under environmental stress conditions including heat, drought, and fluctuating light. Her work bridges fundamental plant biochemistry with practical crop improvement strategies to address food security challenges. Professor Carmo-Silva's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding Rubisco regulation, photosynthetic efficiency, and crop adaptation. Her recent work has focused on Rubisco activase isoforms, thermotolerance mechanisms, and developing methodologies for measuring photosynthetic parameters. Her research has significant implications for breeding crops with improved resource use efficiency and climate resilience. Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2022) LEAF accreditation for Rubisco lab Handling Editor for Journal of Experimental Botany (2021-present) She actively supervises four PhD students and leads a multidisciplinary research team working on major projects including RIPE, CAPITALISE, PhotoBoost, and Delivering Sustainable Wheat. Professor Carmo-Silva also contributes to teaching through the Research Design and Delivery course, Biology and Ecology & Conservation programmes, and serves as Director of LEC Postgraduate Research Programmes and Lancaster academic lead for UKRI NorthWestBio Doctoral Programme.

Dario Leisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regulation of Photosynthesis
• Retrograde Signaltransduction
• Bio-Hybridsystems for Photovoltaik and Photokatalyse
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dario Leister is a Chair of Plant Molecular Biology/Botany at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU) , where he leads research on photosynthesis regulation, retrograde signaling, and bio-hybrid systems for photovoltaics. His lab focuses on chloroplast functions, stress responses, and synthetic biology to enhance photosynthetic efficiency. Education: Diploma in Biochemistry (University of Tübingen, 1993); PhD in Genetics (Max-Planck-Institute, 1995); Habilitation in Genetics (University of Tübingen, 2003). Recent research trends include optimizing photosynthesis under fluctuating light, engineering cyanobacterial systems for stress tolerance, and exploring chloroplast-mitochondria interactions. His work spans molecular genetics, RNA biology, and nanotechnology-based applications. Scientific Awards: Top Author Award (ASPB, 2015); Karl-Lohmann-Prize (2003); Heisenberg Scholarship (DFG, 2003-2005); EMBO Long-Term Fellowship (1997-1998). He chairs the Transregio 175 consortium ( The Green Hub ) and serves on the Faculty Board of LMU's Faculty of Biology. His lab investigates chloroplast development, redox signaling, and adaptive evolution in plants.

• Plant Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Redox Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Karl-Josef Dietz holds a Professorial Chair (C4) in Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants at the Faculty of Biology, Bielefeld University since 1997. He is Head of the working group 'Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants' at the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec). His academic career spans prestigious institutions including Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (where he completed his PhD and Habilitation), Harvard University (postdoc position), and numerous international research stays in France, Japan, and the USA. Prof. Dietz's research focuses on plant stress responses, redox regulation, and photosynthesis. His work explores how plants acclimate to multiple environmental stresses through molecular signal integration, with particular emphasis on reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling, thiol peroxidases, and oxylipin pathways. His laboratory investigates the mechanisms of redox regulation in chloroplasts and mitochondria, stress sensing, and plant defense responses against pathogens and abiotic challenges. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on redox biology, stress acclimatization mechanisms, and the role of peroxiredoxins in plant stress responses. His work spans both fundamental biochemical investigations and applied research in plant protection and stress tolerance. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Science Prize of the University Foundation Würzburg (1985) Gay-Lussac-Humboldt Prize (2012) Prof. Dietz has served in numerous leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Biology (2004-2006), President of the German Botanical Society (2012), and as a member of the Science Board of the German Research Foundation (DFG). He serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals including Journal of Experimental Botany, Physiologia Plantarum, and Plant Physiology. His professional activities demonstrate extensive involvement in national and international scientific communities, including the German Society of Botany, the American Society of Plant Biologists, and the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology.

Sebastian Falkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• RNA Processing
• RNA Surveillance
• Small Non-coding RNA Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Falk is an Associate Professor at the Max Perutz Labs, part of the University of Vienna, within the Department of Structural and Computational Biology. His research focuses on the biogenesis and action of small RNAs, particularly piRNAs, employing structural biology and biochemical approaches to elucidate molecular mechanisms. He received the prestigious EMBO Young Investigator award in 2022. His lab investigates RNA surveillance pathways, mRNA splicing, and the interplay between RNA processing and degradation. Key projects include studying the MTR4-NRDE2-CCDC174 complex and piRNA processing factors in C. elegans. Falk has organized major symposia on RNA biology and contributed to high-impact publications in journals like Nature and Nucleic Acids Research . EMBO Young Investigator (2022) Grants: 'Characterization of piRNA processing factors in C. elegans' (2023-2026)

• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
• Network Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pasquale Luca Curci is a Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Bari. His work focuses on integrating large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets to uncover biological mechanisms in plants, particularly in crops like durum wheat and artichoke. His research interests span genomics, transcriptomics, and network biology, with a strong emphasis on nitrogen use efficiency, gene regulatory networks, and plant stress responses. He employs systems biology approaches to identify key genes and regulatory elements involved in plant development and adaptation. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on plant genomics, particularly in durum wheat and Cynara species. His work integrates omics data to understand gene function, stress responses, and evolutionary relationships. Key themes include nitrogen metabolism, microRNA regulation, chloroplast genomics, and cross-species network analysis. He has led and coordinated multiple national and international research collaborations with institutions in Belgium, Sweden, Spain, France, and Italy, focusing on gene function discovery, nitrogen efficiency, and germplasm characterization. Integrative network analysis for gene function discovery in wheat (with BASF Agricultural Solutions, Belgium) Cross-species network biology in plants (with SweTree Technologies, Sweden) Transcriptomics and regulatory networks in durum wheat (with Sequentia Biotech SL, Spain) Phenotypization and genomic analysis of durum wheat (with Alma Mater Studiorum, Bologna) Asparagine synthetase genes in durum wheat (with INRA-CNRGV, France) He has contributed to the development of genomic resources for Cynara and has published extensively on chloroplast genomics, transcriptomics under nitrogen stress, and genetic diversity in vegetable crops. His work supports crop improvement and sustainable agriculture through advanced molecular tools.

• Genomics
• Functional Genomics
• Structural Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Massimo Delledonne is a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. His research focuses on clinical genomics, functional genomics, structural genomics, and metagenomics. He teaches modules such as Genetics and Human Genomics across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Molecular and Medical Biotechnology and Medical Bioinformatics. Affiliations: Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona Committees: Faculty Board of PhD in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Teaching Committee Spin-offs: EDIVITE s.r.l., Microbion S.r.l., Enerzyme s.r.l. (among others) His research interests include genome assembly, single nucleotide variant analysis, and applications of next-generation sequencing technologies. Projects span plant and human genomics, with a focus on crop improvement, disease diagnostics, and microbial interactions. Recent work includes studies on lupin diversity, common bean evolution, and grapevine genetics. Key projects include IBEARAD (Bioinformatics for Agricultural Resilience) and SYMPHONY (Phaseolus vulgaris genome analysis). He leads interdisciplinary efforts in genomic medicine, plant genomics, and environmental genomics.

Gregg A Howeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Jasmonate Signaling
• Plant Defense Mechanisms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gregg A Howe is a University Distinguished Professor and MSU Foundation Professor at Michigan State University, holding appointments in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, and multiple interdisciplinary programs including Molecular Plant Sciences, Genetics & Genome Sciences, and Cell & Molecular Biology. His research focuses on the molecular and biochemical basis of plant-insect interactions, with particular emphasis on jasmonate signaling pathways and plant defense mechanisms. Education: Ph.D. (1993), University of California, Los Angeles B.A. (1983), East Carolina University Postdoctoral Fellow (1993-97), Washington State University NIH Postdoctoral Fellow (1994-97) Dr. Howe's research centers on understanding how plants respond to insect herbivory and wound stress using tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) as model systems. His lab investigates three key areas: (1) the mechanism of synthesis and action of the plant hormone jasmonate; (2) how jasmonate-regulated defensive compounds thwart insect attack; and (3) the development and metabolic function of glandular trichomes in tomato. His work provides training in protein-protein interactions, transcriptional networks, plant development, and crop improvement for insect resistance. Analysis of Dr. Howe's recent publications reveals a continued focus on jasmonate signaling pathways and their role in plant defense mechanisms. His research explores the intricate balance between plant growth and defense, examining how plants prioritize resource allocation under stress conditions. Recent work has expanded to include climate change impacts on plant-herbivore interactions, hormone crosstalk, and the molecular mechanisms underlying specialized plant structures like glandular trichomes. Scientific Awards: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2023) Highly Cited Researcher, Clarivate, Web of Science Group (2014-2023) Member, National Academy of Sciences (2020) University Distinguished Professor, MSU (2017) MSU Foundation Professor (2016) Distinguished Faculty Award, MSU (2010) Dr. Howe has received significant funding for his research, including USDA funding for identifying anti-insect proteins from crop plants and NSF funding for collaborative Plant Genome Projects studying glandular trichomes in tomato. His lab provides comprehensive training in modern plant biology techniques while advancing fundamental knowledge of plant defense mechanisms. Dr. Howe leads a research laboratory at Michigan State University focused on plant-insect interactions. His work involves collaboration with multiple research groups through the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory and the Plant Resilience Institute. He participates in interdisciplinary research teams investigating plant hormone signaling, defense mechanisms, and crop improvement strategies with implications for global food security.

• Plant Stress Tolerance
• Calcium Signaling
• Chloroplast Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Markus Teige is a researcher at the Max Perutz Labs, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna, in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. His work focuses on plant stress tolerance, calcium signaling, chloroplast development, protein phosphorylation, and organelle signaling networks. Current projects include Molecular mechanisms of plant stress tolerance (2021–2025) and Calcium regulation of chloroplast development & function (ongoing). Past projects include Auswirkungen von Virusinfektionen auf die Kalziumhomöostase (2020–2022). Research trends from his 62 publications emphasize calcium signaling in plant antiviral defense, chloroplast stress responses, and integrated multi-omics approaches to abiotic stress in crops like potato. His work bridges organelle physiology with whole-plant stress adaptation. Teige collaborates internationally on plant signaling and systems biology, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate-resilient agriculture and stress biology.

Tolga Bozkurtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Autophagy
• Plant Immunity
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tolga Bozkurt is an Associate Professor in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions at Imperial College London’s Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Life Sciences. His research focuses on plant immunity mechanisms against pathogens, particularly autophagy modulation, NLR immune receptor networks, and chloroplast dynamics at infection sites. He founded the Bozkurt Research Group in 2014, which develops innovative methodologies like AI-driven protein modeling (AlphaFold2-multimer) and electrochemical sensors to study plant-pathogen interactions. Key affiliations include the Agri Futures Lab, CRUK Convergence Science Centre, and the Fungal Science Network. His work bridges traditional cell biology with cutting-edge technologies to enhance crop resilience and agricultural sustainability. He co-founded Resurrect Bio to commercialize disease-resistant crop solutions derived from his lab’s discoveries. Research interests include pathogen effector subversion of autophagy and membrane trafficking, bioengineering synthetic immune receptors, and understanding chloroplast positioning during immune responses. His lab studies model systems like Phytophthora infestans and Nicotiana benthamiana to uncover mechanisms of host-pathogen co-evolution. Notable grants include BBSRC funding for engineering plant immunity. His publications emphasize AI applications in protein structure prediction and cross-kingdom autophagy modulation.

Daniel Wangpraseurtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Coral Ecophysiology
• Coral Restoration and Engineering
• Aquatic Benthic Photosynthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Wangpraseurt is an Associate Researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, where he leads the Coral Reef Ecophysiology and Engineering Lab. He joined Scripps in summer 2024 and co-founded Hybrid Reef Solutions, a startup developing sustainable coral reef protection technologies. Wangpraseurt serves as associate editor for Frontiers in Marine Science: Coral Reefs and sits on the Coral Restoration Consortium advisory board. His educational background includes: PhD from University of Technology Sydney, Australia MSc from Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology & Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology, Germany BSc from James Cook University, Australia Wangpraseurt's research bridges coral reef science, engineering, and biophysics with core interests in coral ecophysiology, restoration engineering, benthic photosynthesis, and blue technology. His work develops innovative tools for reef restoration while investigating fundamental coral physiological processes and optical properties. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in coral restoration technology development, including biomimetic settlement substrates, acoustic larval enrichment, and engineered biofilms. His optical research focuses on coral microstructure imaging via the Benthic Underwater Microscope (BUMP) and light-harvesting mechanisms across depth gradients. No specific scientific awards are mentioned in the source material. He directs the Coral Reef Ecophysiology and Engineering Lab and leads Hybrid Reef Solutions. His collaborative research includes NSF-BSF projects on Red Sea mesophotic corals and IntBIO grants integrating nanobiotechnologies for coral symbiosis studies. Wangpraseurt maintains active roles in the Coral Restoration Consortium advisory board and Frontiers in Marine Science editorial board, driving both technological innovation and scientific discourse in coral reef conservation.

Jay Boseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Stress Physiology
• Salt Tolerance
• Abiotic Stress Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jay Bose is an Associate Dean for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at the School of Science, Western Sydney University , with a focus on plant stress physiology, salt/salinity tolerance, and crop biotechnology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Western Australia and degrees in agricultural science from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

• Biophysics of Proteins
• Enzyme Mechanisms
• Industrial Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sharon Williams is a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at Coventry University’s School of Life Sciences, part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry and previously worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Warwick between 2002 and 2010, focusing on protein biophysics, enzyme mechanisms, and molecular biology. Her current research emphasizes industrial biotechnology applications, particularly lignin degradation for biofuel production and the twin-arginine translocation (Tat) pathway’s role in protein transport and drug development. Education: PhD in Biochemistry Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) PgCert qualification Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry Research Interests: Dr. Williams’ work spans enzymology, protein transport mechanisms, and biocatalytic applications. Key areas include: Engineering enzymes for lignin degradation to produce high-value aromatic chemicals Exploiting the Tat pathway for therapeutic protein production and drug target development Investigating the phenylpropionate catabolic pathway in E. coli Her research bridges fundamental biology with industrial innovation, particularly in sustainable bioresource utilization. Teaching Contributions: She teaches modules in biomolecular sciences, analytical chemistry, and forensic science, including advanced coursework in molecular genetics and research design. Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, her active membership in the Royal Society of Chemistry underscores her professional engagement. Ongoing projects focus on lignin-derived bio-products and Tat pathway applications in biotechnology. Labs/Teams: Collaborates within Coventry University’s Life Sciences research groups, though specific lab names are not detailed in the provided text.

Susana Goggiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seed Physiology
• Seed Quality
• Plant Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susana Goggi is a Professor of Agronomy at Iowa State University, specializing in seed physiology and crop science. She holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy/Seed Science from Mississippi State University (1990), an M.S. from the same institution (1987), and a B.S. in Agronomic Engineering from Universidad de Buenos Aires (1983). Her research focuses on seed development physiology, seed quality enhancement, and strategies to mitigate environmental stresses in soybeans and corn. She has held academic roles at Iowa State since 1994, including Professor since 2017. Her research interests include seed longevity, dormancy, and germination, with recent projects addressing organic seed protectants, soybean genome fluidity, and frost damage effects. She teaches Agronomy/Horticulture 338 and Agron 538, and mentors students in her lab. Professional service includes leadership roles in the Crop Science Society of America and Association of Official Seed Analysts. Awards include the 2016 Crop Science Society of America Fellowship and 2019 Iowa Seed Association Honorary Membership. Her 15 most recent articles (2022–2008) span topics like corn yield optimization, biological seed coatings, and seed priming techniques. Current work emphasizes perennial groundcover integration and reducing outcrossing in maize through pollen management strategies.

A. Jonathan Shawمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Phylogenetics
• Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

A. Jonathan Shaw is a Professor of Biology at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in Sphagnum (peat moss) genomics, evolutionary ecology, and bryophyte systematics. His work bridges molecular phylogenetics, carbon cycling, and ecosystem dynamics. Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1983) M.S., University of Alberta (1980) B.S., Cornell University (1977) Research focuses on Sphagnum's role in peatland carbon sequestration, microbial symbiosis, and phylogenetic discordance in rapidly radiated bryophytes. He investigates how genetic and environmental factors shape niche construction and diversification patterns. Scientific Awards include the Richard Spruce Award (International Association of Bryologists, 2010) and the William Starling Sullivant Award (American Bryological Society, 2000). His recent publications explore sex chromosome evolution in peat mosses, microbiome-mediated climate resilience, and hybridization-driven speciation. As a professional leader , he served as President of the American Bryological and Lichenological Society (2013-2015) and as Associate Editor for journals like Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution . His teaching includes courses on plant diversity, grant writing, and independent research.