George Kusi-Appiah

###Lab
[Daniela Strenkert](https://directory.natsci.msu.edu/Directory/Profiles/Person/103079)

###Research Interests
CO2-concentrating mechanism of microalgae, photoprotection in photosynthesis, oxidative stress in photosynthesis.

###Quick Profile
**What got you interested in plants and plant science?**
Microalgae got me interested in plant science. The fact that such small and ancient organisms were crucial to the now complex life forms was incredible to me. I think there is much to learn from these resilient group of photosynthetic organisms.

**What is your research about?**
My research is about understanding how photosynthesis is regulated. Previously, I focused on the effect of concentration of CO2 on the photosynthetic capacity of green microalgae. I hope to now investigate the impact of reactive oxygen species on photosynthetic capacity in microalgae. Research in to photosynthetic capacity in microalgae is being done in hopes that basic discoveries at this level will guide engineering strategies of photosynthesis in higher crops such as Oryza sativa and Nicotiana tabacum. If possible such engineering efforts could aid against global food insecurity.

**LinkedIn:** [George K.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-k-a46065152/)