معرفی
Amelia A. Fuller is the John Nobili, S.J. Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University (College of Arts and Sciences). Her research focuses on designing, synthesizing, and studying biomimetic molecules like peptoids for applications in diagnostics, sensing, and therapeutics.
- Education: B.S. from Davidson College (2001), Ph.D. from University of Michigan (2006)
- Research: Develops predictive guidelines for peptoid structural complexity, explores peptoid-lipid interactions, and integrates research into undergraduate education via the D3 (Distributed Drug Discovery) program
Recent Research Trends: Her work emphasizes water-soluble peptoids, their self-association dynamics, and functional applications in molecular recognition, pH sensing, and nanoparticle stabilization. Collaborative projects include studies of peptoid-membrane interactions and combinatorial synthesis for antimicrobial drug candidates.
Scientific Awards:
- Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2017)
- Clare Boothe Luce Professorship (2008-2015)
- NSF CAREER Grant (2011-2016)
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Faculty Start-up Award (2008-2012)
Advising and Grants: Mentors undergraduate researchers who co-author publications and present at national conferences. Secured grants from the NSF, Research Corporation, and Santa Clara University to advance peptoid synthesis and undergraduate research training.
Labs and Teams: Leads the Fuller Research Lab, which collaborates with Grace Stokes on peptoid-lipid interactions and Bill Scott on the D3 program. Lab projects include solid-phase synthesis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and applications of peptoids in environmental sensing and drug discovery.
