Dr. Matthew Terry

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Biography

Professor Matthew Terry specializes in Molecular Plant Biology at the University of Southampton. His research primarily focuses on chloroplast development and its interaction with the nucleus, particularly in retrograde signaling and light regulation. He is dedicated to enhancing the growth and development of wheat and improving algal photosynthesis for biofuel applications. His current research explores Photosynthesis as a significant energy source for the planet, emphasizing the role of chloroplasts in land plants. Terry aims to unravel the fundamental regulatory mechanisms governing chloroplast functions through model plant studies, especially in Arabidopsis. He plays a pivotal role in projects related to plant stress signaling and is involved in educational programs like the BBSRC South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Professor of Molecular Plant Biology, focusing on chloroplast functions and their regulatory mechanisms.

Reader

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Conducted advanced research in Molecular Plant Biology.

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Educated students in Molecular Plant Biology and led research projects.

Lecturer

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Molecular Plant Biology.

Royal Society University Research Fellow

1995-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Conducted independent research in plant biology.

Frontier Researcher

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Laboratory for Photoperception Signal Transduction, RIKEN • Japan

Research in photoperception signaling in plants.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

1990-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of California, Davis • USA

Worked on various research projects in plant biology.