Jose Estevez

Jose Estevez is a distinguished researcher and educator with extensive experience in plant biology. Currently serving as a Principal Investigator at Fundacion Instituto Leloir since May 2015, Estevez focuses on polarized cell expansion using root hairs and pollen tubes as model systems. As Editor for “Plant Cell Expansion - Methods and Protocols” published by Springer, Estevez has contributed significantly to understanding cell growth mechanisms in various plant cell types. Estevez also holds roles as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Plant Physiology and has a background as an Adjunct-Independent Researcher at IFIBYNE-CONICET y Universidad de Buenos Aires, where research centered on carbohydrate structural plasticity in root hair growth. With a PhD in Biology from the University of Buenos Aires and postdoctoral experience at prestigious institutions, Estevez combines rigorous scientific research with a commitment to teaching and mentorship.