Martin J. Stillman

Martin J. Stillman is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of Western Ontario. His research bridges inorganic chemistry and biology, focusing on metal-binding proteins, porphyrinoids, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

• Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Western University
• Research Themes: Metallothionein metallation, heme trafficking in Staphylococcus aureus, electronic properties of porphyrinoids

Using advanced spectroscopic methods like ESI-MS, MCD, and DFT calculations, his work reveals molecular insights into metal-induced protein folding and electronic structure of biomolecules. His group’s publications span topics from Cu/Zn/Ag binding clusters to computational design of photovoltaic compounds.

Key awards include the Rio Tinto Alcan Award (2014) and the Western Research Catalyst Grant (2020) for SARS-CoV-2 studies. He mentors a collaborative team of graduate and undergraduate researchers, with notable alumni like Daisy Wong (PhD) and Adyn Melenbacher (NSERC awardee).

Scientific Awards:

• Rio Tinto Alcan Award (2014)
• Western Research Catalyst Grant (2020)

His teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses in bioinorganic chemistry and transition metal chemistry. The Stillman Bioinorganic Group maintains active collaborations globally, particularly with Japanese and European institutions.