Paul D Adams

Paul D. Adams is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on protein structure, dynamics, and interactions using advanced biophysical techniques.

• Professional Affiliations: Arkansas Biosciences Institute, National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Protein Society, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Arkansas Academy of Sciences, Biophysical Society.

Research Interests: Dr. Adams specializes in multidimensional NMR spectroscopy for protein structure determination and dynamics. His work explores intramolecular motions in proteins, biochemical characterization of protein-protein interactions (PPIs), and the impact of small molecule targets on PPIs. Techniques include steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), circular dichroism (CD), and post-column amino acid analysis.

Publication Trends: His recent articles focus on Ras family GTPases (Cdc42, Ras mutants), copper-binding domains in nonclassical secretion, calorimetry applications in biomolecular interactions, and structural characterization of protein mutants. Keywords span biophysics, cancer biology, and analytical techniques.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NSF Minority Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Robert C. and Sandra Connor Endowed Faculty Fellow, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

Teaching: Dr. Adams teaches biochemistry and has contributed to graduate education. His lab supports research training in NMR spectroscopy and biophysical methods.