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Suchi Perera is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona. She holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka) and a Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on chemical education, electronic spectroscopy, neutron scattering techniques, and rhodopsin activation mechanisms. She collaborates with Professor Michael F. Brown on rhodopsin studies and actively mentors students across multiple levels.
Her educational efforts emphasize active learning, inclusivity, and evidence-based teaching practices in large general chemistry courses (CHEM 151/152). Research interests include membrane biophysics, protein dynamics, and the role of hydration and membrane lipids in GPCR signaling. She employs advanced techniques like solid-state NMR, X-ray scattering, and molecular dynamics simulations to study protein activation processes.
Key research contributions span rhodopsin photoactivation, membrane protein dynamics, and the interplay between soft matter (e.g., water, lipids) and receptor function. Her work bridges biophysical chemistry and educational innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in both research and teaching.
