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Anagha Krishnan’s interests span synthetic biology, algal biotechnology, and bioenergy research. Krishnan applies genetic engineering tools like CRISPR-Cas9 to study metabolic processes and harness this knowledge to optimize photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production, biomass yield, and carbon utilization. Krishnan’s expertise includes exploring metabolic pathways, photosynthetic efficiency, strain improvement, adaptive evolution, and genomic studies to unlock algae's biotechnological potential. Also, Krishnan investigates how heterotrophic microbes, such as Pseudomonas and clostridium, respond to environmental stimuli and stress, influencing biomanufacturing efficiency.
Research Interests
Genome engineering
Microalgal biotechnology
Photosynthesis
Biomanufacturing
Biosensors
Professional Experience
Research Associate, Colorado School of Mines (2020–2024)
Education/Academic Qualification
Master, Biotechnology, University of Pune
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
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Harnessing Heterologous Bacterial Two-Component Systems as Biosensors to Address Challenges in Fermentation Scale-Up
Johnson, C., Krishnan, A. & Guarnieri, M., 2025, 1 p. National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).Research output: NLR › Poster
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Leveraging CRISPR Cas9 RNPs and Cre-loxP in Picochlorum celeri for Generation of Field Deployable Strains and Selection Marker Recycling
Burch, T., Krishnan, A. & Posewitz, M., 2025, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 16, 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Small Cells with Big Photosynthetic Productivities: Biotechnological Potential of the Picochlorum Genus
Krishnan, A., Dahlin, L., Guarnieri, M., Weissman, J. & Posewitz, M., 2025, In: Trends in Biotechnology. 43, 4, p. 759-772 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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