Usha Vijayraghavan
Usha Vijayraghavan | |
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| Alma mater | Ph.D. (Caltech), FNA |
| Known for | Plant Developmental Genetics, Microbial Genetics and Gene Regulation... |
| Awards | Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (2007) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plant Sciences |
Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan (born 1961) is a eminent Indian authority working in the field of plant developmental genetics, microbial genetics and gene regulation. She currently serves in the Plant Sciences department. In 2007, she was elected to the Indian Academy of Sciences for her significant contributions to science.
Education[edit | edit source]
Usha Vijayraghavan pursued her higher studies in India, earning her Ph.D. (Caltech), FNA. Her doctoral research laid the foundation for her career in Plant Sciences.
Research and Career[edit | edit source]
Her scientific work is concentrated on plant developmental genetics, microbial genetics and gene regulation. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in Plant Developmental Genetics.