معرفی
Xinyu Liu is a Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Sciences. His work focuses on developing novel antimicrobial agents, studying bacterial biofilms and cell wall structures, and advancing catalytic peptide design. He holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin Madison (2022) and a BA in Applied Mathematics and Chemistry from Macalester College (2017).
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin Madison (2022)
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Chemistry, Macalester College (2017)
Research Interests:
Liu’s research bridges organic chemistry, microbiology, and structural biology. Key areas include:
- Design of antimicrobial polymers and conjugates to combat drug-resistant bacteria
- Mechanistic studies of biofilm-forming enzymes like Vibrio cholerae RbmB
- Development of foldamer-based catalysts and peptidomimetic systems
- Structural analysis of mycobacterial cell walls via NMR spectroscopy
Affiliated Programs:
- Center for Molecular Analysis and Design (CMAD)
- Chemistry, Biology & Medicine initiative (ChEM-H)
- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)
His recent work emphasizes overcoming antibiotic resistance through innovative chemical strategies, with publications in top-tier journals across biochemistry and materials science.
