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Ryan Martinie is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Hamilton College, appointed in 2021. His laboratory is located in the Taylor Science Center 1076. Dr. Martinie completed his B.S. in Biochemistry and Biology at Calvin College (2013) and earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (2018), followed by postdoctoral research at Princeton University.
His research program investigates fundamental mechanisms of metalloenzymes, focusing on:
- How metal cofactors enable challenging chemical transformations in biological systems
- Bacterial utilization of enzymes for natural product biosynthesis
- Discovery of bioactive molecules with therapeutic potential
- Application of advanced spectroscopic techniques to probe enzyme mechanisms
Analysis of his publication history (2017-2025) reveals consistent focus on metalloenzyme reaction mechanisms, particularly iron-dependent oxygenases and radical SAM enzymes. Key themes include spectroscopic characterization of catalytic intermediates, enzyme engineering approaches, and mechanistic studies of biosynthetic pathways for medically relevant compounds.
Dr. Martinie has received the following scientific recognition:
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
His research group specializes in biochemical and biophysical characterization of metalloenzymes, though specific student advisees and grant details aren't provided in the source materials.
