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C. A. Ortiz-Mahecha is a Researcher at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL), a joint institution of Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), the Max Planck Society, and the University of Hamburg. Working within the Department of Physics, Ortiz-Mahecha specializes in advanced spectroscopic techniques for analyzing biomolecular structures in gas-phase environments.
Ortiz-Mahecha's research focuses on soft X-ray action spectroscopy applications for studying peptide structures, protonation effects, and hydration phenomena in biomolecules. Their work combines experimental approaches with theoretical calculations to investigate fundamental molecular properties. Key research areas include tautomerism in protonated peptides, hydration effects on phosphotyrosine structures, and electronic transitions at protonation sites in various peptides.
The researcher's recent publications demonstrate expertise in near-edge X-ray absorption mass spectrometry (NEXAMS) techniques applied to gas-phase biomolecules, with particular emphasis on nitrogen and oxygen K-edge spectroscopy. Their work often involves collaboration with computational chemists to interpret experimental results through density functional theory calculations and molecular dynamics simulations.
Ortiz-Mahecha has contributed to significant advancements in understanding how protonation states affect peptide structures and how water molecules interact with biomolecules at the molecular level. Their research provides foundational insights that could inform future studies in structural biology and molecular dynamics.
