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Mike Blatt has researched plant sciences for more than four decades and is globally recognized for his studies of stomatal guard cells, photosynthesis, and water use in plants. He is among a handful of experts in electrophysiology focusing on plants, with research interests centered on biophysics, physiology, membrane interactions, and the trafficking of ion transport proteins that coordinate plant cell expansion. In recent years, his attention has evolved to questions surrounding how plants regulate gas exchange to maximize CO2 uptake during photosynthesis while minimizing water loss through evaporation at the stomata. To this end, he has developed a mechanistic quantitative modeling platform that comprehensively describes stomatal processes at the molecular level. He uses this platform to guide bioengineering efforts aimed at enhancing stomatal function, improving water use, and increasing photosynthetic efficiencies. His research interests include ion channel structure and function in plant cell signaling, as well as the mechanisms and roles of membrane trafficking proteins in cellular homeostasis and stress responses in plants.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland
Teaching and research in plant sciences, focusing on stomatal function and ion transport.