Philip Reeves

Dr. Philip Reeves is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences, University of Essex. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology of Protein Secretion from the University of Warwick (1991) and has held postdoctoral roles at MIT (1994-2005) and the University of Warwick (1991-1994). His research focuses on structural biology, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), and membrane proteins, with a particular interest in rhodopsin and NMR spectroscopy. He also explores energy storage materials, including lithium-ion battery cathodes. Reeves is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (UK) and a member of the Biochemical Society and American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

His research interests span molecular mechanisms of protein folding, GPCR activation, and applications of NMR in material characterization. He has advised students in Cell and Molecular Biology and Biological Sciences. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches, addressing challenges in membrane protein expression, battery material degradation, and structural dynamics.

Publications highlight advancements in rhodopsin expression systems, NMR-based battery material analysis, and GPCR dynamics. His grants and funding support interdisciplinary research at the interface of biophysics and materials science. Reeves contributes to teaching and supervision in molecular biology and biochemistry, fostering student engagement in cutting-edge research areas.