James Gauld

Dr. James Gauld is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on computational enzymology, particularly investigating enzyme mechanisms, cofactor behavior, and biomolecular interactions. He holds a Ph.D. from the Australian National University and leads the Gauld Group, which explores biochemical catalysis through computational methods.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Australian National University

Research Interests:

• Computational modeling of enzyme catalytic mechanisms
• Cofactor binding and structural influences in enzymes
• Active site dynamics and substrate interactions
• Structure-function relationships in DNA multiplexes
• Non-heme iron enzymes and metalloenzymes

Publications: His work spans studies on methionine sulfoxide reductase, lipoxygenases, and DNA repair mechanisms. Key methods include QM/MM simulations, molecular dynamics, and DFT calculations.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisee listings provided in available texts. The Gauld Group focuses on collaborative computational studies in biochemical systems.