Jeremy Mills

Jeremy Mills is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Molecular Sciences and the Biodesign Institute’s Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics. His research focuses on computational protein design, leveraging non-canonical amino acids to engineer proteins with novel functions for biomedical and chemical applications. Mills holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University (2001) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute (2010), followed by postdoctoral training with David Baker at the University of Washington.

Research Interests: Mills’ work spans three core areas: designing fluorescent biosensors for diagnostics, creating novel enzymes through computational methods, and developing protein-based nanomaterials with photochemical properties. His lab employs non-canonical amino acids to address limitations in conventional protein engineering and to study molecular-level processes.

Teaching & Academic Contributions: Mills teaches courses in biochemistry, organic chemistry, and research techniques at ASU, including BCH/CHM 392 (Intro to Research Techniques), CHM 433 (Bioorganic Chemistry), and honors thesis supervision. His courses emphasize hands-on training in molecular design and biochemical analysis.

Labs & Collaborations: He collaborates with the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery and the Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computation, chemistry, and biology.