Andrei Herdean
Dr. Andrei Herdean is a Seniour Lecturer at the Climate Change Cluster at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), a position held since 2019. Prior to joining UTS, Dr. Herdean served as a Lecturer at the University of Skövde and worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Gothenburg. Dr. Herdean completed a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on ion transport in chloroplasts and its role in regulating photosynthesis.
Dr. Herdean's research specializes in photosynthesis, with a particular emphasis on non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) in microalgae. He developed the "Phenoplate" technique to evaluate the effects of temperature and light on NPQ in marine microalgae, offering insights into species-specific responses to environmental conditions. In Chlorella vulgaris, Dr. Herdean mapped the temperature dependence of NPQ, revealing how NPQ components react to various temperatures. This research highlights the critical role of temperature in photosynthetic studies, enhancing the understanding of photosynthetic efficiency and protection mechanisms in algae.
Dr. Herdean is currently engaged in several projects, including:
High Throughput Phenotyping: Developing automated systems for the rapid assessment of photosynthetic traits in microalgae.
Machine Learning for Trait Deconvolution: Utilizing chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters to analyze complex trait properties through machine learning techniques.
Role of Phosphate in Photosynthesis: Examining how phosphate availability affects the photosynthetic electron transport chain in microalgae.
Thermal Properties of Photosynthesis: Investigating the impact of different temperatures on NPQ components (qE) and the overall photosynthetic process.
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