Piotr Mak

Piotr Mak, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on structural characterization of heme proteins and enzymatic intermediates using resonance Raman spectroscopy and cryoradiolysis methods. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Jagiellonian University, Poland.

• Ph.D., Jagiellonian University, Poland
• M.S., Jagiellonian University, Poland

His research interests include understanding the structural dynamics of heme-containing enzymes in human physiology and biotechnological applications. Key techniques involve resonance Raman spectroscopy coupled with γ-irradiation methods to trap elusive intermediates. His lab explores cytochrome P450 systems, heme oxygenases, and hemoglobin function.

Recent publications highlight advances in heme-DNA interactions, enzymatic catalysis mechanisms, and structural studies of red blood cell proteins. His work bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and spectroscopic analysis.

Mak's lab is located in Monsanto Hall at Saint Louis University, and he maintains a research website at pjmak.com.