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
Grad student
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.
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.
Andrew Marchant
they/them
Undergraduate student
Biochemistry major and plant biology minor with interests in sustainability and plant evolution. Aside from my academic interests, I love playing violin and exploring nature.
This could be you!
For opportunities see below.
Opportunities
Undergraduate students – Several projects are available for undergraduate students who are interested in plant cell mechanobiology and want to have wet lab research experience. Several work modalities are available. If you are interested feel free to contact me directly at iradin@umn.edu.
Graduate students – Positions are available! Prospective students should apply to the Plant and Microbial Biology (PMB) program. More information on the PMB program and application process can be found here. Prospective students are welcomed and encouraged to reach out to the labs they might be interested in before applying. If you are interested in my lab, feel free to contact me directly at iradin@umn.edu.
Lab Alumni
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