Raphael Dzinyela

Hometown: Ghana

Education:

BSc. in Biochemistry, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana

MSc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China

I was introduced to biochemistry during my undergraduate studies, where I developed a keen interest in gene editing and protein engineering. My research experience spans various areas, including animal model research, as well as elucidating the roles of phytohormones, particularly melatonin, and small RNAs in crop improvement. I have also worked on analyzing proteins involved in plant stress response pathways and identifying hub genes associated with both abiotic and biotic stresses in Populus trichocarpa. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Oklahoma. In the future, I aim to contribute to research-based institutions or institutions that integrate both research and teaching.

Publications & Awards

Publications

Guo, Z.; Dzinyela, R.; Yang, L.; Hwarari, D. bZIP Transcription Factors: Structure, Modification, Abiotic Stress Responses and Application in Plant Improvement. Plants 2024, 13, 2058. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13152058
Movahedi A.; Hwarari D.; Dzinyela R. (co-first author), Nia S.; Yang L. A close-up of regulatory networks and signaling pathways of MKK5 in biotic and abiotic stresses. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2024, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/07388551.2024.2344584
Dzinyela R.; Hwarari, D.; Alhassan A. R.; Peter Suglo, P.; and Movahedi, A. Bioinformatics and expression analysis of the NRL gene family in Populus trichocarpa. Genetic Resource and Crop Evolution, 2024, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-02003-5
Dzinyela, R.; Alhassan, A.R.; Suglo, P.; Movahedi, A. Advanced study of functional proteins involved in salt stress regulatory pathways in plants. South African Journal of Botany, 2023, 159, 425-438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.06.029
Dzinyela, R.; Alhassan, A.R.; Kiani-Pouya, A.; Rasouli, F.; Yang, L.; Movahedi, A. Role of small RNAs in plant stress response and their potential to improve crops. Crop & Pasture Science, 2023, 74(12), 1116-1127. https://doi.org/10.1071/CP22385
Movahedi, A.; Dzinyela, R. (co-first author); Aghaei-Dargiri, S.; Alhassan, A.R.; Yang, L.; Xu, C. Advanced Study of Drought-Responsive Protein Pathways in Plants. Agronomy, 2023, 13(3), 849. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13030849
Movahedi, A.; Wei, H. Alhassan, A.R., Dzinyela, R.; Wang, P., Sun, W.; Zhuge, Q., Xu, C. Evaluation of the Ecological Environment Affected by Cry1Ah1 in Poplar. Life, 2022, 12(11), 1830. https://doi.org/10.3390/life1211183 0

Awards

Nanjing Forestry University Scholarship Award (2022-2023)
Nanjing Forestry University Scholarship Award (2021-2022)
Nanjing Government Scholarship Postgraduate Award (2020-2021)