Jonathan Worrall

Professor Jonathan Worrall is a faculty member in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex. His research focuses on bioinorganic chemistry, protein structure-function relationships, and structural biology techniques like X-ray crystallography. He has held roles including Local Ambassador for the Biochemical Society and Secretary of the Inorganic Biochemistry Discussion Group (Royal Society of Chemistry). His career includes postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge and Leiden University, alongside a PhD and BSc from Newcastle University. Worrall’s work explores metalloprotein catalysis, enzyme mechanisms, and applications of advanced structural methods to study dynamic biological systems.

Education:

• PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry, Newcastle University (1995–1999)
• BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry, Newcastle University (1992–1995)

Research Interests:

• Metalloenzyme structure and function
• X-ray and XFEL-based structural biology
• Radiation effects on protein crystals
• Enzymatic radical chemistry
• Bioinorganic catalytic mechanisms

Publications: His recent work emphasizes time-resolved crystallography, iron-binding proteins, and dye-decolorizing peroxidases. Key themes include understanding catalytic intermediates and redox regulation in metalloproteins.

Grants and Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed, but his research likely involves collaborative funding and mentoring postgraduate researchers.