Atkin Group studies plant metabolic responses to environmental gradients, including how leaf respiration varies within and among biomes across the globe. 

We study the genetic basis of Climate Adaptation in foundation plant species, using state of the art Genomic and Phenomic techniques

We work on engineering strategies to increase crop tolerance to salinity and drought, and to advance water filtration technology.

The overarching theme of our research is to determine the controls and regulators of communication between the chloroplast and nucleus.