David J. Keller

David J. Keller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Mexico. His research focuses on bio-physical chemistry, molecular machines, single-molecule experiments, DNA polymerases, and advanced microscopy techniques like atomic force microscopy and fluorescence microscopy.

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry, 1979, Pacific Lutheran University
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, 1984, University of California
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry, 1987, Stanford University

Research Interests: Keller explores the intersection of chemical biology and physical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on understanding molecular mechanisms at the single-molecule level. His work employs cutting-edge microscopy techniques to study DNA polymerases and other biomolecular systems.

Labs/Teams: His laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art atomic force microscopy and fluorescence microscopy to investigate molecular dynamics and biochemical processes.