Devaki Bhaya

I grew up in India, went to college in Kolkata and then to graduate school at Cornell University, where I studied plant biochemistry. I was mentored by Andre Jagendorf, and after a short postdoc, I returned to Delhi, India to teach at the Centre for Biotechnology, Jawaharlal University. For most of my research career, I have studied an ancient phylum of photosynthetic microbes or cyanobacteria. From a strictly reductionist approach, I have now become very interested in the organization and evolution of photosynthetic communities. I enjoy collaborating with scientists who have very different expertise than mine. I also enjoy reading poetry, walking, museums and exploring the intersection of art and science.