Kelly Chapman

Kelly Chapman is a plant molecular biologist affiliated with the Research School of Biology at The Australian National University. She completed her PhD at ANU in 2021 and has since worked as a post-doctoral researcher on projects related to improving plant photosynthetic capacity, including those funded by the Gates Foundation. Her research interests include crop transformation, molecular biology, photosynthesis, and plant physiology. Kelly is affiliated with the Pogson Group and serves as a technical officer at the Linnaeus Building. She is also associated with the Facility Plant SynBio Australia — ANU and the Division of Plant Sciences.

Kelly Chapman is a researcher at the Australian National University, focusing on plant hormone signaling and its role in root development and plant–microbe interactions. Her work explores the C-TERMINALLY ENCODED PEPTIDE (CEP) hormone and its receptor CEPR1, investigating how these signaling pathways regulate root system architecture, nutrient acquisition, and allocation. Chapman's research also examines the convergence of CEP and cytokinin pathways in controlling root growth and lateral root angles. Her studies highlight the importance of peptide hormone signaling in mediating plant responses to environmental cues, such as nitrogen availability and starvation. Through molecular and genetic approaches, she aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying these processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of plant biology.