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Mayank is a plant cell biologist associated with the Plant Biochemistry research group at ETH Zurich. He completed his PhD in 2019 at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Halle (Saale), Germany, and began his postdoctoral research position at ETH Zurich. Currently serving as an Oberassistent (Senior Researcher), his research focuses on unraveling the cell biology of starch granule initiation and biosynthesis in green tissues. Additionally, he leads a project investigating the membrane remodeling system in chloroplasts (MReSC), which plays a crucial role in the biogenesis and maintenance of thylakoid membranes. Mayank and his team have discovered novel, evolutionarily conserved ESCRT proteins in chloroplasts, further expanding the understanding of membrane remodeling in organelles. His research has broader applications aimed at enhancing the protection of photosynthetic membranes in crop plants under changing climate conditions, contributing significantly to advancing plant cell biology with practical applications.
ETH Zurich • Zürich
Senior researcher in the Department of Biology.
ETH Zurich • Zürich
Conducting postdoctoral research in plant cell biology.
Unspecified Institution • Unspecified Location
Focus on research leading to PhD in Biology.
Mahyco Seeds Company Ltd. • Unspecified Location
Worked in plant molecular biology research.
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