Kerry Strickland

Dr. Kerry Strickland serves as Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, joining the faculty in fall 2020. Her research bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology with focus on transmembrane protein systems.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology
• M.S. in Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology
• B.S. in Biology, University of North Georgia
• B.S. in Physics, University of North Georgia

Strickland's research centers on ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters within archaeal systems, investigating their function in both traditional detergent environments and biomimetic lipid nanodiscs. She examines biochemical and biophysical characteristics of nanodisc-stabilized membrane proteins using cryo-electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. Her work addresses fundamental challenges in studying hydrophobic membrane proteins by leveraging nanodisc technology to replicate natural cellular environments.

Her publication record from 2012-2019 reveals interdisciplinary research spanning cystic fibrosis mechanisms, intracellular transport biophysics, and genetic regulation systems. The articles demonstrate consistent integration of computational modeling with experimental biochemistry, particularly in membrane protein dynamics and cellular transport phenomena.

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Teaching experience includes serving as instructor of record for biochemistry courses and teaching assistant for general chemistry, biochemistry, and physical chemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology. She completed the Tech-to-Teaching certificate program focusing on active learning and backward course design.

Personal interests include outdoor activities (rock climbing, kayaking, hiking), global cuisine experimentation, gaming (Dungeons & Dragons, PC/board games), anime, and caring for two cats named Dice and Parker.