Andrea Catte

Andrea Catte is a Researcher in the Department of Physics at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cagliari and has held postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions including Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa) and the University of East Anglia (UK). His research focuses on molecular dynamics simulations of biological systems, particularly lipid membranes, ion channels, and antimicrobial peptides. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences. His work bridges computational biophysics with experimental techniques like EPR spectroscopy to study membrane structure and dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry (2003) – University of Cagliari
• MSc in Chemistry (2000) – University of Cagliari, cum laude
• BSc in Chemistry (1991) – University of Cagliari

Research Interests:

Dr. Catte specializes in computational modeling of biomolecular systems, including:

• Molecular dynamics simulations of lipid bilayers and lipoproteins
• Antimicrobial peptide interactions with membranes
• Ion channel function and structure
• Combined experimental-computational approaches (e.g., EPR spectroscopy)

Awards:

• Emory University Lectureship Award (2006)
• Career Enhancement Award (2005)
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016)

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with groups in Italy, the Netherlands, and the US, focusing on antimicrobial resistance, HDL biology, and membrane protein interactions.