Rahul Banerjee

Rahul Banerjee is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University (2022-present). Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota (2013-2022). His work focuses on metalloenzyme oxygen activation chemistry, particularly in soluble methane monooxygenase (sMMO) and stearoyl CoA-desaturases (SCD).

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2013) - University of Minnesota
• M.S. in Biotechnology (2005) - Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai
• B.S. in Chemistry (2003) - St. Stephen's College, India

Research explores:

• Iron-based oxygen activation mechanisms
• Dinuclear iron cluster dynamics
• Structural characterization of reaction intermediates
• Therapeutic development targeting lipid metabolism
• Serial femtosecond crystallography applications
• Biomimetic catalyst design

Publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Metalloenzyme spectroscopy
• C-H bond functionalization
• X-ray absorption techniques
• Protein-NMR applications
• Structural enzymology
• Biocatalytic mechanisms

Recognitions:

• Paul D. Boyer - James B. Peter Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014)
• Department of Biotechnology M.S. Scholarship (2003)

Contact: 351 Chemistry Building, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 | (334) 844-6904 | rzb0120@auburn.edu