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Markita del Carpio Landry is a physicist, neuroscientist, and plant biotechnologist whose research integrates nanotechnology, imaging, and neurobiology. Her innovative work focuses on developing nanosensors for monitoring neurotransmitter dynamics in the brain, offering new tools for studying dopamine and serotonin in real time. Landry's interdisciplinary approach spans various fields including physics, chemistry, and biology, aiming to create advanced technologies that probe and manipulate neural circuits and engineer agricultural crops. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Neuroscience, and Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley, she serves as an Investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. Over her career, Landry has received numerous accolades, including the 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple teaching and research awards, recognizing her contributions to science and education. She is deeply committed to mentoring and advancing inclusion and representation in the scientific community.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Position involves teaching and conducting research in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Neuroscience, and Molecular and Cell Biology.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.