معرفی
Michael P. Hendrich is a Professor of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (1988). His research focuses on metalloproteins and enzymes, particularly their catalytic mechanisms and structural dynamics. Using advanced spectroscopic techniques (EPR, ENDOR, Mössbauer), he investigates intermediates in enzymatic reactions and designs biomimetic models to understand oxygen activation, electron transfer, and redox processes. His work includes developing novel instrumentation and computational tools for studying metalloenzymes. Notably, he received the Searle Scholar Award in 1995.
Education: Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1988.
Research interests span bioinorganic chemistry, enzymatic mechanisms, and metalloprotein structure-function relationships. Key projects include studying metalloenzyme catalysis (e.g., cytochrome c peroxidases, diiron enzymes) and developing synthetic systems to mimic biological active sites. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental methods with computational modeling to elucidate catalytic pathways and reactivity.
Publications highlight contributions to understanding enzyme intermediates (e.g., ferryl species), designing synthetic metalloproteins, and characterizing heterobimetallic complexes. Awards include the Searle Scholar Award.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Chemistry and collaborates with researchers in spectroscopy, biochemistry, and materials science. Leads projects on enzyme mechanisms and biomimetic chemistry at Carnegie Mellon's Mellon College of Science.
