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Sze Sing-HoiView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Multiple Sequence Alignment
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Sing-Hoi Sze is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on computational biology, including multiple sequence alignment, motif finding, biological network analysis, and gene cluster identification. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (2000), an M.S. from Pennsylvania State University (1995), and a B.S. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1990). Awards include the 2006 Undergraduate Faculty Teaching Award from the Computer Science Department. His research projects involve developing algorithms for bioinformatics problems such as transcription factor binding site prediction and RNA-Seq analysis. His software tools include NDComplex for protein interaction network analysis, Post-Processing for de Bruijn graph splicing graphs, and SClassify for protein family classification. Teaching responsibilities include courses like CSCE 222 Discrete Structures, CSCE 433 Formal Languages and Automata, and BICH 419 Computational Techniques for Evolutionary Analysis. His work bridges computational methods with biological applications, emphasizing algorithmic innovation in genomics and systems biology.

Saumya SaurabhView profile

Assistant Professor

• Molecular self-assembly
• Super-resolution microscopy
• Biomolecular condensates
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Saumya Saurabh is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at New York University, with an affiliate appointment in Physics. His research focuses on the physical and chemical basis of microbial adaptation, leveraging super-resolution microscopy and biomolecular condensates. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University and postdoctoral training at Stanford University in Developmental Biology and Chemistry. Education: Integrated M.S. in Chemistry (IIT Bombay), Ph.D. in Chemistry (Carnegie Mellon University) Postdoctoral Training: Stanford University (Developmental Biology and Chemistry) Research interests include molecular self-assembly, super-resolution microscopy, and the role of biomolecular condensates in stress sensing and bacterial signaling. Key projects involve developing photostable fluoromodules for live-cell imaging and studying condensate dynamics under environmental stress. Notable publications include work on ATP-responsive condensates, PEPCy fluoromodules, and bacterial signaling mechanisms. Awards include the Astrid and Bruce McWilliams Fellowship and the Burroughs Wellcome Career Award. Advising over 15 students, Saurabh leads a lab exploring microbial systems at the interface of chemistry, physics, and biology. Current projects include CRMP2-Ubc9 inhibitors for pain management and multivalency-driven condensate behavior.

Alan HealyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Chemical Biology
• Natural Product Synthesis
• Automated Synthesis
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Alan Healy is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at NYU Abu Dhabi, part of the NYU Global Network. He holds a BA (mod) in Medicinal Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews. His postdoctoral research at Yale University explored the relationship between gut bacteria toxins and colorectal cancer. Dr. Healy leads the Healy Lab, which focuses on integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and automated synthesis to discover natural products for drug development. His research emphasizes high-throughput screening and accessible synthetic platforms for global adoption. Research interests include chemical biology, automated synthesis, and drug discovery. His lab develops state-of-the-art automated instrumentation to streamline natural product synthesis, aiming to bridge the gap between bioactive molecule discovery and preclinical drug candidates. Recent work highlights advancements in asymmetric catalysis, stereodivergent reactions, and structural elucidation of genotoxic agents like colibactin. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Organic Chemistry 2, Capstone Projects, and interdisciplinary modules like 'Panacea.' While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to colibactin structure determination and automated synthesis methodologies reflect impactful research. The Healy Lab fosters a multinational, inclusive environment, with a focus on translating fundamental chemistry into biomedical applications.

• Molecular Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Infectious Disease
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Professor Greg Cook serves as Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading research in microbial physiology and antimicrobial resistance. Previously, he held positions as Sesquicentennial Distinguished Professor and Head of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and directed the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery. His research focuses on bacterial energetics, drug discovery, and combatting antimicrobial resistance. Cook’s work spans basic to translational science, collaborating with academia, industry, and government. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and has received multiple awards including the University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal and Distinguished Orator Award from the New Zealand Microbiological Society. Education: D.Phil (University of Waikato) M.Sc. (Hons) (University of Waikato) B.Sc. (Biological Sciences) (University of Waikato) Research Interests: Molecular microbiology, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, drug discovery for bacterial pathogens, and microbial physiology. His laboratory explores metabolic pathways in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and develops novel inhibitors targeting greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant animals and soils. Publications: Recent work emphasizes CRISPR-based pathway analysis in tuberculosis, structural biology of bacterial energy systems, and combination therapies for antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society New Zealand (FRSNZ) University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal (2014) James Cook Fellowship (2012-2014) Marvin P. Bryant Memorial Lecturer (2017) Collaborations: Leads international initiatives including the China-New Zealand Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Biomedicine and Health, bridging research between QUT and Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Michael B. SohnView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-Dimensional Data Analysis
• Compositional Data Analysis
• Statistical Machine Learning
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Michael B. Sohn, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester's Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology. He earned his Ph.D. in 2015 from the University of Arizona. His research focuses on high-dimensional data analysis, compositional data analysis, statistical machine learning, causal mediation analysis, and applications in genomics/metagenomics. His work spans microbiome studies, clinical trials, and infectious disease modeling. Research interests include developing statistical methods for complex biological data, particularly in microbiome research and genomic applications. He has contributed to studies on bacteriophage communities in the female reproductive tract, antimicrobial efficacy in ocular infections, and lung transplant microbiota dynamics. Key contributions include compositional mediation models for binary outcomes and GLM-based ordination methods for microbiome samples. His publications address topics ranging from mobile health interventions in oncology to metagenomic feature selection algorithms. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His work integrates biostatistical methodologies with clinical and genomic datasets to address translational research questions.

Richard FrazierView profile

Professor

• Biophysical Chemistry
• Food Science
• Protein-Lipid Interactions
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Richard Frazier is a Professor and Head of School at the University of Reading's School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy, leading the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences. He holds Chartered Chemist status and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and Institute of Food Science and Technology (FIFST). His research focuses on applying advanced biophysical chemistry techniques, such as neutron reflectometry, to study plant proteins' roles in food and biological systems, including wheat puroindolines' interactions with lipid membranes and polyphenol-protein interactions. He has pioneered work on wheat seed defense proteins' antimicrobial mechanisms and lipid membrane interactions. Teaching emphasizes food chemistry, cereal science, and blended learning approaches, including MOOCs and SPOCs. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Biomaterial Surface Chemistry (University of Nottingham, 1996) and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Bristol (1993). External roles include co-chairing the University Health Strategy Board, steering the EIT Food Masters of Food Systems Programme, and serving on Foods' editorial board. Research interests span food colloid chemistry, protein-lipid interactions, and functional ingredient development. Recent work addresses saturated fat replacement in foods using nanoemulsions and optimizing oxalate extraction methods. His publications (n=60+) span food chemistry, membrane biology, and antimicrobial strategies, with a focus on translating biophysical insights into food system applications.

Bob RastallView profile

Professor

• Functional Food Ingredients
• Food Biotechnology
• Prebiotic Carbohydrates
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Professor Bob Rastall is a Professor of Food Biotechnology at the University of Reading, affiliated with the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences within the School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy. He holds key roles including School Director of Academic Tutoring and Director of the National Centre for Biotechnology Education. His research focuses on functional food ingredients, particularly prebiotic carbohydrates, enzymatic synthesis technologies, and utilization of food waste. He also investigates gut microbiome interactions and pathogen inhibition through oligosaccharide design. Education: BSc and PhD (specific details unspecified). Research interests include structure-function relationships in fermented carbohydrates, novel prebiotic development for disease targeting, and controlled enzymatic hydrolysis techniques. He explores microbial polysaccharides and phage production via fermentation. His work emphasizes practical applications in food science and biotechnology. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. His contributions extend to academic leadership and facility direction, such as the National Centre for Biotechnology Education, which likely supports educational and research initiatives.

Reza GhiladiView profile

Professor

• Bioremediation
• Enzymology
• Structural Biology
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Reza Ghiladi is a Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University. He holds the title of University Faculty Scholar and leads research in chemical biology, enzyme catalysis, and antimicrobial materials. His work integrates structural biology techniques like X-ray and neutron crystallography with material science innovations. Education: Ph.D. (2001), M.S. (1997) in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University; B.S. (1995) in Chemistry from Haverford College. Research focuses on elucidating structure-function relationships in catalytic globins, developing photodynamic antimicrobial materials, and studying enzyme mechanisms. Key areas include multifunctional hemoglobins like dehaloperoxidase, quantum dot-based antimicrobial agents, and novel biosynthetic pathways in bacteria. Recent work emphasizes antibacterial photodynamic therapies and self-disinfecting polymer surfaces. Publications highlight advancements in antimicrobial materials, enzyme kinetics, and microbial pathogenicity mechanisms. His lab collaborates across disciplines in drug discovery, energy materials, and structural biology. Research is supported by grants focusing on bioremediation proteins, photodynamic infection control, and catalytic enzyme studies. He leads the Chemical Biology Faculty group within the College of Sciences and contributes to institutional leadership in graduate education and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Phoebe GlazerView profile

Professor

• Chemical Biology
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Drug Discovery
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Phoebe Glazer is a Professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in Chemical Biology and Inorganic Chemistry. Her research focuses on developing photoactive molecules for biomedical applications, particularly in cancer therapy and enzyme dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from UC San Diego (2003) and a B.A. in Chemistry and English from Williams College (1996). Her work integrates inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysics to design targeted drug delivery systems, such as ruthenium-based anticancer agents and light-activated probes. Key projects include hypoxia-selective anticancer drugs, dual-emission coordination complexes, and studies on enzyme-substrate interactions in cytochrome P450 systems. Publications highlight advancements in photodynamic therapy, drug mechanism elucidation, and high-throughput screening methods. She leads a lab advancing interdisciplinary approaches to control biological processes with light.

• NMR Spectroscopy
• Carbohydrate-modifying enzymes
• Algal polysaccharides
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Finn Lillelund Aachmann is a Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at NTNU. His research focuses on carbohydrate-modifying enzymes, NMR spectroscopy of biopolymers, and applications of algal polysaccharides. He leads the Biopolymer NMR Lab and has extensive involvement in seaweed biorefinery initiatives. Primary affiliations: NTNU Department of Biotechnology and Food Science Key research areas: Alginate chemistry, enzyme catalysis, polysaccharide degradation, and marine bioproduct development His recent work emphasizes structural characterization of polysaccharides using NMR, development of enzymatic tools for biorefinery applications, and optimization of cultivated seaweed quality. Over 30+ peer-reviewed publications since 2020 highlight contributions to enzyme mechanisms, biopolymer modification, and material science applications. Research Trends Publications from 2023-2025 consistently address: Algal polysaccharide processing (alginate, fucoidan) Enzyme engineering for industrial applications Material science applications of biopolymers Structural enzymology of carbohydrate-active enzymes No formal awards listed in provided materials. Active advisor on multiple master's theses related to seaweed processing and enzyme characterization.

Yussi Palacios DelgadoView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Engineering
• Biological Engineering
• Water Treatment
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Yussi Palacios Delgado is a Research Fellow in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Monash University. Their research focuses on integrating biological and engineering techniques to enhance green infrastructure for water treatment, particularly examining mycorrhizal symbiosis in stormwater biofiltration systems to improve plant drought tolerance and nutrient removal. They also investigate plant physiology and soil moisture to develop monitoring systems for green infrastructure. Key research areas include sustainable water management, environmental biotechnology, and phytoremediation. Recent projects emphasize understanding microbial communities in constructed wetlands and optimizing analytical approaches for faecal contamination monitoring. Collaborations span international institutions, addressing global water quality challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Publications since 2012 reflect a strong focus on mycorrhizal interactions, microalgal physiology, and stormwater treatment systems. Research outputs highlight innovations in passive sampling techniques, symbiotic plant-fungal relationships, and light-driven bioprocess optimization.

Cyntia TaveneauView profile

Research Fellow

• Protein Design
• Structural Biology
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)
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Cyntia Taveneau is a Research Fellow in the Knott Lab at Monash University’s Biomedicine Discovery Institute, leading protein design efforts within the AI Protein Design Program (AIPDP). She holds a Ph.D. in Structural Biology and Biochemistry from Université Paris-Saclay and CNRS (2015). Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Institut Curie (2015–2019) and a Teaching Assistant in Functional Genomics at Université de Versailles (2016–2019). Her research focuses on structural biology, protein engineering, and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), with a current emphasis on AI-driven design of anti-CRISPR proteins. Key projects include investigations into microbial immune systems (e.g., CRISPR-Cas) and structural validation of engineered proteins using tools like RFdiffusion and BindCraft. She has pioneered AI-designed anti-CRISPR proteins (AIcrs) effective in both bacteria and human cells. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to advancing scientific research and innovation. Notable techniques include correlative AFM and fluorescence imaging, automated cryo-lamella preparation, and in-situ structural biology methods. Collaborations span global institutions, reflecting her expertise in macromolecular assemblies and membrane dynamics. Recent activities include organizing and presenting at conferences such as the Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function (2025), Monash Structural Biology Symposium (2024), and SCANZ Crystal35 (2024). Her research has been highlighted in journals like Science Advances and Nature Communications, with over 14 publications to date.

Marion JespersenView profile

Research Fellow

• Microbiology
• Protein Biochemistry
• Environmental Biochemistry
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Dr. Marion Jespersen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Microbial Biochemistry Team Leader in the Greening Laboratory at Monash University's Department of Microbiology. She leads research on oxygen-adapted hydrogenases and enzyme function in oxygen-rich environments, using integrated approaches like computational modeling, structural biology, and spectroscopy. Education: PhD in Marine Microbiology from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology (Germany), focusing on enzymes in anaerobic extremophiles. MSc also completed at the same institute. Research priorities include understanding hydrogenase function in global hydrogen cycles, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmental biochemistry studies. Key techniques include X-ray crystallography, Cryo-EM, and environmental enzyme analysis. Publications (2020–2023) explore sulfate reduction, sulfite detoxification enzymes, and CO2-fixation strategies in extremophiles. No explicit awards listed but work has received significant citations (e.g., 41 citations for the 2020 review).

Emily Goh Joo KhengView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Product Chemistry
• Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds
• Chemical Sensors
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Associate Professor Emily Goh Joo Kheng is the Head of School at Monash University Malaysia's School of Science. She holds a PhD in Electroanalytical Chemistry from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2006) and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (2013). Her research focuses on natural product chemistry, synthesis of bioactive compounds, and electrochemical sensor development, particularly for pharmaceutical, food, and environmental applications. Notable projects include drug development for congestive heart failure and antioxidant sensor fabrication. Research Interests Her work spans isolation of bioactive compounds from Malaysian medicinal plants, design of chemical sensors using electroanalytical techniques, and antimicrobial agent discovery. Recent projects involve anthocyanin utilization in food systems and light-based enhancement of rosmarinic acid production. Collaborations & Awards She has led/co-led 9 projects since 2007, including initiatives on antiviral studies and sustainable drug discovery. Notable recognitions include the 2022 drug discovery prize and 2023 Silver Medal for natural colorant inventions. She has contributed to over 32 peer-reviewed publications across journals like LWT and Current Medicinal Chemistry. Professional Contributions She has served on international conference committees (e.g., Asian Conferences on Engineering and Natural Sciences 2015–2016) and held roles in Malaysian chemistry organizations. Current efforts emphasize UN SDG alignment through education and sustainable science initiatives.

Caitlin Margaret SingletonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Microbiology
• Metagenomics
• Wastewater Microbiology
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Caitlin Margaret Singleton is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science and the Center for Microbial Communities. Her research focuses on environmental microbiology, particularly the roles of bacteria and archaea in natural and engineered systems such as wastewater treatment, anaerobic digesters, and biogeochemical cycles. She leads projects on microbial dark matter, peatland health, and biogas production optimization. Education: PhD from Australian Centre for Ecogenomics (ACE) under Prof. Gene Tyson, Honours degree under Prof. Phil Hugenholtz. Key projects include Microflora Danica (Denmark's microbiome mapping), CArBiVoRe (peatland restoration), and AD Genomes (biogas microbial characterization). She has published 48+ peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing metagenomics and microbial community analysis.