Ronald Koder

Ronald Koder is a Professor at the City College of New York (CCNY), Department of Physics, with affiliations in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Biochemistry. His research focuses on biodesign, biohybrid metamaterials, biosensors, experimental biological physics, nuclear magnetic resonance, and synthetic biology. He leads the KoderLab, advancing interdisciplinary projects at the Center for Discovery and Innovation.

His work integrates protein engineering with materials science, particularly exploring supercharged proteins for biosensor applications, elastin-based materials, and artificial oxygen transport systems. Recent studies include phase-changing protein sensors, quantum defect sensitization, and the hydrophobic-driven mechanics of elastin recoil.

Publications span 2022-2025, emphasizing protein dynamics, artificial enzymes, and novel biomaterials. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Collaborative projects involve carbon nanotube-based sensors and synthetic biology for energy conversion. His lab website (https://KoderLab.org) provides further details on ongoing research and educational initiatives in biophysics and bioengineering.