Mayavan Subramani

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About Mayavan Subramani

Ph.D. Candidate Phase: Developed reliable cell culture and genetic transformation protocols for diverse plant types. Designed "in-planta transformation" protocol for Indian sugarcane cultivars. Total research publications cited over 700 times. Research Associate Phase: Enhanced artemisinin biosynthesis in tobacco plants through metabolic engineering. Published findings in "Molecular Plant"(Impact Factor 21.9). Featured in 8 news outlets and received 76 tweets. Recognized as "Best Research Article" by Molecular Plant in 2016. Explored marine chemolithoautotrophs' role in biogeochemical cycling. Analyzed Midwest Missouri freshwater algae for biomass and biofuel potential. Skill Set: Acquired diverse skills: Plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, metabolic engineering, Plant Molecular biology, Epigenomics and Transcriptomics Current Role as Postdoctoral/Research Scientist: Studying biotic and abiotic stress in plant molecular genetics and epigenomics. Utilizing "OMICS" tools for salt marsh grass and dry bean responses to salt and terminal drought stress. Conducting studies in greenhouse, growth room, and field settings. Molecular Characterization of Plant Endophytes Research Grants and Roles: Awarded USDA/NIFA grant for improving drought tolerance in common bean plants. Received NIH grant (Delaware INBRE Core access Award) for biomolecule characterization of common bean seeds with application to neuronal development Co-principal investigator in interuniversity USDA-NIFA research grants involving Tennessee State University and Delaware State University.