Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
(269) 387-5600

Yan Lu

Yan Lu
Professor of Biological Sciences
Office: (269) 387-2084
Location:
3149 Wood Hall, Mail Stop 5410
Mailing address:
Department of Biological Sciences
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1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
Yan Lu
Education:
  • Ph.D., Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005
Research Interests:
  • Plant physiology
Bio:

Dr. Yan Lu is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 澳门六合彩官网直播.

Photosynthesis provides chemical energy for nearly all life forms on earth. The rising human population and increasing demand for food, fiber and fuel generate needs for higher photosynthetic efficiency in crop plants. The Lu Laboratory uses genetic, biochemical and physiological approaches to understand the regulation of photosynthetic complexes, as well as connections between photosynthesis and amino acid metabolism. Dr. Lu also serves as the principal investigator of an -funded Research Experiences for Teachers Sites in Biological Sciences (BIORETS) program at 澳门六合彩官网直播. This program provides middle and high school science teachers in Southwest Michigan with authentic research experience and transformative curricular improvement and professional development opportunities.

Focused studies:

  • Functions of chloroplast stromal chaperone proteins in chloroplast protein import and thylakoid membrane integration.
  • Assembly and transfer of iron鈥搒ulfur clusters in chloroplasts and mitochondria.
  • How plants respond to high light stress and environmental pollutants such as PFAS.

Funding:

  • NSF (, PI: Lu, Co-PI: Rob Last; 2013-2018)
  • NSF (, PI: Yan Lu, Co-PI: Silvia Rossbach; 2022-2025)
  • 澳门六合彩官网直播 SFSA (2011-2012)
  • 澳门六合彩官网直播 RDA (2012-2013)
  • 澳门六合彩官网直播 FRACAA (2012-2013)
  • 澳门六合彩官网直播 FRACAA (2016-2017)
  • 澳门六合彩官网直播 FRACAA (2021-2022)

The Lu Laboratory:

  • Theophilus Addo, M.S. student
  • Glory James, M.S. student
  • Ella VarnHagen, undergraduate student