Dr. Mayank Sharma
Dr. Mayank Sharma
Staff of Professorship for Plant Biochemistry
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Research area
Starch Biosynthesis, ESCRT Biology of Chloroplast, Membrane Remodeling in Chloroplast, Plant Cell Biology
2019: Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.), Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
Honours
| Year | Distinction |
|---|---|
| 2022 | ETH Zurich Career Seed Award |
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Mayank is a plant cell biologist currently working in the Plant Biochemistry research group. His research focuses on unraveling the cell biology of starch granule initiation and biosynthesis in green tissues. Additionally, he leads a project investigating membrane remodeling system in chloroplasts (MReSC), which plays a crucial role in the biogenesis and maintenance of thylakoid membranes. Through their efforts, Mayank and his team have discovered novel, evolutionarily conserved ESCRT proteins in chloroplasts, further expanding the understanding of membrane remodeling in these organelles. This research has broader applications in enhancing the protection of photosynthetic membranes in crop plants under changing climate conditions. His work contributes to advancing plant cell biology and its practical applications.