Sam Mallinson

Sam Mallinson is a Researcher III in Biological Science at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), working within the Biosciences Center on bioenergy research topics. His work focuses on advancing biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, and structural biology for renewable energy applications, with a strong emphasis on computational approaches to enzyme design.

His primary research interests include:

• Biocatalysis and cofactor engineering
• Protein complex interactions and structural biology
• Computer-aided design of enzymes for biomass conversion
• Biomass-degrading enzyme characterization
• Cell-free biocatalytic systems development

Mallinson's publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory of innovation in bioenergy research, with recent work focusing on computational design of enzyme systems for more efficient biomass conversion. His research bridges computational biology with experimental biochemistry to develop novel biocatalytic pathways for renewable fuel production.

He has established productive collaborations with researchers across NREL, particularly with Y. Bomble, and has contributed to high-impact publications in journals such as Green Chemistry, ACS Catalysis, and International Journal of Molecular Sciences. His 2021 review on integrative structural biology has garnered significant attention with 39 Scopus citations, indicating his growing influence in the field.