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Postdoctoral researcher

Aarhus University

I am a plant biologist interested in the molecular mechanisms that underpin symbiotic interactions between plants and microorganisms. My research aims to understand how these ancient communication pathways evolved and how they can be harnessed to improve crop resilience and nutrition.
During my PhD, I used Marchantia paleacea as a simplified model to investigate the ancestral role of LysM-RLK receptors in mycorrhizal symbiosis, leading to the identification of the first single mutant impaired in establishing this association.
I am currently a postdoctoral fellow working on the Engineering the Nitrogen Symbiosis for Africa (ENSA) project under the supervision of Prof. Simona Radutoiu at Aarhus University, Denmark, where I work to engineer Rhizobium-induced nodulation in non-legume plants.
My work focuses on reconstructing symbiotic signalling modules, particularly those controlled by NIN, to enable or enhance beneficial microbial associations in crops. I combine molecular biology, genetic engineering, imaging, and functional phenotyping to develop innovative strategies for sustainable agriculture.