Ivan Radin 🏳️🌈
he/him
Assistant professor
PhD: Technische Universität Dresden
Diploma: University of Belgrade - Faculty of Biology
Contact: iradin@umn.edu
Brandon Schmidt
he/him
PhD Candidate
I’m broadly interested in the biogenesis and mechanics of chloroplasts, particularly how the action of mechanosensitive ion channels helps maintain chloroplast shape and the role this shape may play in chloroplastic processes, such as division. Green algae are a particularly interesting group for this, as some species maintain chloroplasts with funky shapes (e.g., the genus Spirogyra). Outside of the lab, I spend a ton of time running, hiking, and crocheting.
Contact: schm5629@umn.edu
Adelaide Mahler
she/her/any
Research Professional 1
BA in Conservation Biology at Middlebury College
Budding bryologist with a knack for scopes and nutrient cycling and a love for textiles, baking, and all things outdoors.
Contact: mahle090@umn.edu
Norah Hughes
she/her
Undergraduate student
My love for plants started by growing up outside and collecting houseplants. This led me to pick my major, plant and microbiology. Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking, reading, thrifting and cuddling with my pets.
Nicholas Johnson
he/him
Undergraduate student
I am a Biochemistry major. My interest in plants began with gardening and spending a lot of time outdoors growing up. In my free time, I enjoy being outside, crocheting, and traveling.
This could be you!
For opportunities see below.
Opportunities
Undergraduate students – Several projects are available for undergraduate students interested in plant cell mechanobiology and seeking wet-lab research experience. Several work modalities are available. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me directly at iradin@umn.edu.
Graduate students – If you are interested in our work and would like to learn more about graduate student opportunities in the lab, please get in touch with me at iradin@umn.edu.
We recruit students through the Plant and Microbial Biology (PMB) program. More information about the PMB program and application process is available here. Prospective students are encouraged to reach out to the labs they might be interested in before applying.
Postdocs - If you are interested in organellar mechanobiology and imaging, please feel free to reach out to discuss ongoing projects and available opportunities.
Lab Alumni
Andrew Marchant - Undergraduate student
Sierra Martin - Undergraduate student
Danielle Gafford - Rotation student
Emma Hanson - Undergraduate student
Ben Knight - Undergraduate student
Aria Mahan-Cleveland -Undergraduate student
Chloe Meyer - Researcher 1; now at Element Eagan
Adnan Muzaffar – Short-term postdoc; now at the Oak Ridge National Lab