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Nicholas Turner is a Professor of Chemical Biology at the University of Manchester, UK, since 2004. Previously, he held positions at the University of Edinburgh (1998-2004 as Professor, 1995-1998 as Reader) and University of Exeter (1987-1995 as Lecturer). His research focuses on asymmetric synthesis, synthetic biology, directed evolution of enzymes, protein engineering, and biocatalysis, with emphasis on developing innovative enzymatic methods for sustainable chemical synthesis.
He has received numerous accolades, including the 2020 Fellowship of the Royal Society, the 2018 ACS Catalysis Lectureship, and an ERC Advanced Grant (2017-2022). His work bridges fundamental enzymology with industrial applications, addressing challenges in drug development and process chemistry through enzyme engineering and biocatalytic cascade design.
Turner’s contributions span enzymatic reaction discovery, biocatalytic pathway optimization, and sustainable synthesis strategies. His recent research highlights include the RetroBioCat platform for computer-aided biocatalytic synthesis planning and the development of reductive aminase cascades for amine synthesis. His studies on imine reductases and carboxylic acid reductases have advanced understanding of enzyme mechanisms and their applications in industrial processes.
