Geoff Horsman

Geoff Horsman is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on understanding enzyme mechanisms, natural products biosynthesis, and biocatalytic applications. Key areas include the study of phosphonate biosynthesis, enediyne antibiotics, and metabolic pathway engineering. He utilizes advanced spectroscopic techniques and computational tools like R for enzyme kinetics analysis.

Research interests span diverse topics such as C-P bond formation, nucleotidyl activation in bacterial systems, and novel enzyme discovery. His work often involves heterologous expression systems and synthetic chemistry approaches to study enzymatic processes. Recent studies include the discovery of glyphosate oxidase enzymes and advancements in NAD+ biosynthesis pathways.

No specific scientific awards are listed, though his contributions to enzyme mechanism studies and metabolic engineering are notable. Student opportunities are available in his lab, though specific advisee names are not provided. His work bridges fundamental biochemistry with applied biocatalysis and synthetic biology, contributing to both academic and industrial applications.