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Nicholas Harmer is an Associate Professor in Biochemistry at the Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter, UK. He specializes in enzymology, protein structure, and enzyme cascades for applications in vaccine development, drug manufacture, and green chemistry. His work bridges structural biology and biotechnology, focusing on microbial sugar molecules and their roles in antimicrobial resistance and sustainable industrial processes.
- PhD in Biochemistry (2000-2004), University of Cambridge
- Postdoc in Biophysics (2003-2006), University of Cambridge
- Industry experience at AstraZeneca (2006-2007), Sweden
- Academic career at University of Exeter (2007-present)
His research explores enzyme catalytic cycles using time-resolved structural biology and synchrotron techniques, aiming to capture transient states in cryptochrome magnetoreception and archaellum function. He leads the Harmer Group, collaborating with postdocs and PhD students on projects related to biofilm dynamics, phage interactions, and microbial systems biology.
The 15 most recent publications span enzyme mechanisms, microbial physiology, structural biology, and quantum biophysics. Key trends include studies on radical pair magnetoreception, enzyme cascades, bacterial motility, and antimicrobial resistance. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health), 9 (Innovation), and 12 (Sustainable Production).
Students in his group include Postdoc Anil Jamithireddy and PhD candidates Courtney Tremlett, William Stuart, Freddie Moore, and Zhaorui Gu. He is affiliated with the Biochemistry, Chemical Biology and Structural Biology and Microbes and Disease research groups at Exeter.
