جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ines Krohnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Marine Biotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ines Krohn is a Research Group Leader at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, specifically within the Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology. She leads the "Algae-Bacteria Interactions" research group, focusing on marine and environmental microbiology with biotechnological applications. University of Hamburg (2010-2013): Diploma in Biology University of Hamburg (2013): Dr. rer. nat. in Biology Her research spans two primary areas: 1) Utilizing aquatic and marine resources for biotechnology, particularly through metagenomic analysis of microalgal-bacterial communities to discover novel biomolecules and 2) investigating molecular mechanisms in microalgae-bacteria interactions, including biofilm formation and cell-cell communication. Current projects include MarBioTech (marine biodiversity exploration), AimM (biofilm monitoring), AquaHealth (aquaculture disease prevention), and SuReMetS (marine nutraceuticals for metabolic syndrome). Her publication record demonstrates expertise in metagenomics , biofilm inhibition , microalgal biotechnology , marine enzyme discovery , and antimicrobial applications . Notable collaborations include work with Prof. Wolfgang R. Streit and teams at Hagenbeck Zoo. She actively supervises bachelor's and master's candidates and offers thesis opportunities in metagenomics and biofilm research. Her laboratory explores both fundamental microbial interactions and applied biotechnologies , including biofilm disruption strategies for medical and industrial applications. Specific techniques include RNAseq, functional screening, and enzyme characterization from marine sources.

Andres M. Escorciaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Molecular Dynamics Simulations
• Quantum Mechanics/Molecular Mechanics (QM/MM)
• Enzyme Catalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andres M. Escorcia is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, leading the Molecular Simulations and Design (MSD) group. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Colombia, and has held academic positions including Assistant Professor at Universidad Icesi (2021–2023). His research focuses on enzyme reaction mechanisms using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and hybrid quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) methods, targeting enzymes such as deubiquitinases, hydrogenases, terpene synthases, and lytic polysaccharide oxygenases. He collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams and co-supervises PhD students. Previous postdoctoral positions include work at the University of Bristol (UK), Max-Planck-Institut für Dynamik komplexer technischer Systeme (Germany), and Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung (Germany). His educational background includes a BSc in Chemistry (UIS, 2008) and a PhD (UIS, 2015), advised by Professors Markus Doerr and Martha Daza. His research interests span computational enzymology, reaction mechanism elucidation, and enzyme engineering. He has published extensively in top journals like Inorg. Chem. , J. Chem. Inf. Model. , and ACS Catal. . His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental validation, with contributions to understanding catalytic pathways in biocatalysts and protein-ligand interactions. Recent projects include studies on Cezanne-2 deubiquitinase and taxadiene synthase mechanisms. Dr. Escorcia is affiliated with the MSD group, contributing to both computational infrastructure and experimental collaborations. His contributions to enzyme modeling and reaction design have advanced understanding of enzymatic selectivity and catalytic efficiency.

Anne Dekasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geomicrobiology
• Biogeochemistry
• Deep-Sea Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne Dekas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University, affiliated with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. She holds a courtesy appointment in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Her research focuses on geomicrobiology, exploring how microbial life influences Earth's chemistry and climate, particularly in deep-sea environments. She earned a PhD in Geobiology from Caltech (2013) and an AB in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard (2004). Her lab, the Dekas Geomicrobiology Laboratory, investigates microbial diversity and activity in the deep ocean, including carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycling. Key research topics include greenhouse gas dynamics, subsurface microbiomes, and microbial adaptations to extreme environments. She has pioneered techniques combining molecular biology and isotope geochemistry to study microbial function in habitats like hydrothermal vents, hypersaline brines, and methane seeps. Her work bridges Earth science and astrobiology, examining analogs for extraterrestrial ocean worlds. Notable findings include insights into ANME archaea scarcity in seeps and the role of urea in dark ocean nitrogen assimilation. She also explores soil carbon storage via anoxic microsites and the metabolic flexibility of SAR324 lineages. Lab facilities are located in the Green Earth Sciences Building at Stanford. Her research has been supported by grants including the NSF CAREER award (2022) and NASA astrobiology initiatives. The lab actively collaborates on oceanographic expeditions and environmental management projects.

Krystle J. McLaughlinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein X-ray Crystallography
• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krystle J. McLaughlin is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Vassar College, where she has been since 2017. She earned a B.A. in Physics from Colgate University (2006) and a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Rochester (2011), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in pedagogical training and research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s SPIRE program. Her research focuses on biochemical and biophysical studies of microbial proteins, particularly antibiotic resistance mechanisms in pathogens like Staphylococcus and Salmonella , using protein x-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. She is an elected member of the US National Committee for Crystallography. Teaching responsibilities include Biochemistry (Chem 272), Biophysical Chemistry (Chem 326), and Protein Crystallography (Chem 295). McLaughlin’s lab emphasizes undergraduate research, with recent grants including a 2022 Cottrell Scholar Award ($100,000) supporting research and teaching development. She has balanced her career with motherhood, leveraging tenure-clock extensions and childcare arrangements during the pandemic. Her pandemic-era innovations include recorded lectures and iPad-based teaching tools to enhance accessibility. Her research articles span structural biology of bacterial enzymes, conjugative proteins, and gut microbiome enzymes. McLaughlin collaborates on initiatives to improve STEM education equity, including developing course-based research experiences (CUREs) and placement tests for incoming chemistry students.

Socrates Dokosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cardiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Socrates Dokos is Deputy Head of the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering at UNSW Sydney. His research focuses on computational modeling of electrical and mechanical properties in excitable tissues, with over 160 publications and a sole-authored textbook on Modelling Organs, Tissues, Cells and Devices . He leads interdisciplinary work combining computational modeling, systems identification, and experimental electrophysiology. Current IEEE EMBC Editor for Computational Systems & Synthetic Biology Member of EMBS Technical Committee on Therapeutic Systems and Technologies Key research areas involve Cardiac electrical and mechanical function modeling Retinal neural stimulation simulations Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) optimization Biomechanical modeling of tissues and devices Parameter optimization for ionic cell models Cardiovascular-rotary blood pump interactions His recent publications demonstrate expertise in multi-scale biological modeling, cardiac hemodynamics, retinal prosthetics, and therapeutic neuromodulation techniques. He actively engages in developing standards for the Modeling Markup Language (MML) framework. Contact: Room 506, Samuels Building (F25), UNSW Sydney. Email: s.dokos@unsw.edu.au . ORCID: 0000-0002-7399-2712

John W. Bradyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Biopolymer Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John W. Brady is a Professor in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) in Ithaca, NY. He joined Cornell in 1983 after completing postdoctoral work at Harvard University under Martin Karplus. His educational background includes a PhD in Chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook (1980) and a BS in Chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill (1975). Research Focus: Brady's work centers on computational modeling of biological systems, with emphasis on: Dynamics and hydration of biopolymers Structure-function relationships in proteins and enzymes Molecular mechanisms of cellulose degradation Computational approaches to rational drug design Food carbohydrate chemistry and functional properties Primary methodologies include molecular dynamics simulations, energy minimization calculations, and neutron diffraction studies. Teaching: Brady teaches core courses in food chemistry and carbohydrate chemistry, including the department's required food chemistry course and commodity food chemistry supervision. Awards & Honors: Outstanding Career Accomplishment Award (Cornell CALS, 2018) Hayashi Jisuke Award (Japanese Cellulose Society, 2012) Computational Infrastructure: Leads research utilizing advanced molecular modeling techniques to investigate: Cellulose insolubility mechanisms Glucose-peptide interactions Ion aggregation in electrolyte solutions Cryoprotectant functionality

Charles T. Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Cell Biology
• Cell Wall Structure and Function
• Cellulose Biochemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Charles T. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Penn State University and a member of the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE). With an h-index of 37 and over 4,580 citations from 112 research outputs, his work has made significant contributions to plant cell biology and related fields. Dr. Anderson's educational background is not explicitly detailed in the provided information, but his extensive publication record spanning from 2003 to present demonstrates deep expertise in plant cell wall biology and related areas. Dr. Anderson's research focuses on plant cell wall structure and function, with particular emphasis on cellulose, pectin, and other polysaccharides in model systems like Arabidopsis thaliana. His work bridges molecular biology, biomechanics, and plant physiology to understand how cell walls contribute to plant growth, development, and environmental responses. Key research areas include stomatal dynamics, cell wall integrity responses, and the biomechanical properties of plant cells. His research has important implications for understanding plant responses to environmental stress and for applications in bioenergy and sustainable agriculture. Cell wall structure and function in plants Biomechanics of plant cell growth Stomatal guard cell physiology Cellulose and polysaccharide biosynthesis Plant responses to environmental stress Mechanisms of cell wall integrity maintenance Analysis of Dr. Anderson's recent publications reveals a strong focus on plant cell wall architecture, with particular attention to mechanical properties, structural components like cellulose and pectin, and the dynamics of stomatal guard cells. His work spans fundamental molecular mechanisms to broader applications in agriculture and climate resilience, with increasing emphasis on grass species and crop plants in recent years. Scientific Recognition With 112 research outputs and significant citation impact (h-index of 37), Dr. Anderson's work is widely recognized in the plant science community. His research has been featured in numerous high-impact journals and has attracted attention from news outlets, social media, and scholarly platforms. His work has been picked up by 38 news outlets, blogged about 8 times, referenced in Wikipedia pages, and discussed across various social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky. Dr. Anderson serves as Principal Investigator on multiple active NSF-funded research projects, demonstrating leadership in plant cell biology research. He has also contributed to community resources through the acquisition of advanced microscopy equipment shared across the Penn State research community. Research Infrastructure Dr. Anderson plays a key role in maintaining and developing research infrastructure at Penn State, particularly in advanced microscopy capabilities. His successful acquisition of a Nikon SIM & STORM capable super-resolution fluorescent microscope has enhanced imaging capabilities for the broader research community.

• Organic Chemistry
• Plant Biochemistry
• Glycobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Colin Ruprecht is a Researcher at the Institute of Organic Chemistry , part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . His career spans roles at prestigious institutions including the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology . Ruprecht holds a PhD in Molecular Plant Physiology from the Max Planck Institute and a Diploma in Biology from Georg-August University of Göttingen. His research focuses on organic synthesis of carbohydrates , plant cell wall biochemistry , and glycosyltransferase characterization . He utilizes chemoenzymatic methods to create synthetic plant polysaccharide fragments for studying enzyme-substrate interactions and has developed glycan array technologies for high-throughput analysis of carbohydrate modifications. Ruprecht's publications highlight expertise in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry , plant glycan analysis , and cell wall dynamics . Key contributions include methodologies for producing azido-modified sugar nucleotides , defined arabinoxylan structures , and tools for enzyme active site mapping . His work bridges chemical synthesis, structural biology, and plant physiology to advance understanding of biomass composition and modification.

Martina Delbiancoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Carbohydrate Materials
• Glycan Foldamers
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martina Delbianco is a Group Leader in the Carbohydrate Materials group within the Department of Biomolecular Systems at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany. Her research focuses on designing and engineering synthetic carbohydrate-based materials with controlled structures and functions. Dr. Delbianco's research interests center on carbohydrate chemistry, particularly the development of well-defined polysaccharides and glycan foldamers. Her work explores how these biomolecules can form supramolecular structures through hydrogen bonding and other interactions, with applications in therapeutics and advanced materials. She specializes in automated synthesis methods for creating precisely structured carbohydrates that can adopt specific shapes from helices to sheets. Her recent publications demonstrate significant advances in glycan foldamer science, including the development of catalytic glycans and methods for controlling glycan folding through ionic functional groups. These innovations represent groundbreaking work at the intersection of carbohydrate chemistry and materials science. Feltrinelli Prize for research on carbohydrate-based materials ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2024) for the GlycoRoads project Dr. Delbianco actively mentors students and postdoctoral researchers, supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses in her group. Her GlycoRoads ERC project aims to develop tools for designing glycans with specific shapes for therapeutic and materials applications. She collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe, including Yu Ogawa's group, and participates in major scientific conferences such as the Gordon Research Conference on Carbohydrates. Her laboratory focuses on creating software for glycan design, integrating molecular dynamics simulations and data analytics to facilitate the development of custom carbohydrate structures. This work positions her at the forefront of computational glycoscience and biomaterials engineering.

Patricia Doveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Biomineralization
• Biomaterials
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Patricia M. Dove is a University Distinguished Professor and C.P. Miles Professor of Science at Virginia Tech's College of Science, Department of Geosciences. Her research focuses on biomineralization, exploring how organisms form functional mineralized structures like shells and teeth. She investigates the interplay between organic molecules and mineral nucleation/kinetics, with applications in biomaterials and environmental science. Education: Ph.D. (Geochemistry, Princeton University, 1991), M.S. (Geochemistry, Virginia Tech, 1984), B.S. (Agronomy, Virginia Tech, 1980). Research interests include environmental geochemistry, biomaterials, and the thermodynamics of mineral-water interactions. Her work bridges fundamental science with applications in drug delivery, energy, and sustainable materials. Notable awards include the 2022 International Mineralogical Association Medal, 2017 Thomas Jefferson Medal, and 2012 election to the National Academy of Sciences. She chairs the National Academy of Sciences' Section 15 (Geology) and has held leadership roles in scientific organizations. Her lab, the Earth Materials Group, explores biomineralization mechanisms and their implications for Earth systems and technology. Collaborations span geochemistry, biology, and engineering.

• Pharmacology
• Chemotherapy
• Cytofluorimetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Pacor is an Associate Professor in Applied Biology (BIO/13) at the University of Trieste , where she teaches Pharmacology in the Pharmacy LM and STB BSc programs. With over 30 years of research experience in experimental oncology and host defense peptides, she has made significant contributions to studying antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their interactions with bacterial membranes. Her research focuses on: Direct antimicrobial activity of AMPs against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Indirect immunomodulatory effects of host defense peptides Development of drug delivery systems using nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, gold nanoparticles) Mechanistic studies of ruthenium-based antimetastatic drugs She leads extensive cytofluorimetry research using flow cytometry platforms, particularly for evaluating: Cytotoxicity (necrosis/apoptosis, proliferation index) Modulation of host biological responses (chemotaxis, phagocytosis, ROS production) Peptide-bacterial membrane interactions through fluorescent labeling Her recent work demonstrates trends in: Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides against ESKAPE pathogens Hybrid antibiotic design (peptide-aminoglycoside conjugates) Structure-activity relationships in membranolytic peptides Evolutionary insights into defensin and cathelicidin families Prof. Pacor has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and actively mentors students, having supervised: 70 experimental/thesis reviews for Pharmacy/CTF Master's students 20 Bachelor's degree theses

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Magdalena Czemierska is a Lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. She conducts research on extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) produced by Rhodococcus strains and their applications in environmental science, particularly heavy metal sorption and bioflocculation processes. Current affiliation: UMCS (since at least 2015) Projects: 3 funded by National Science Centre (2013-2027) Research focus: EPS characterization, microbial biotechnology, environmental remediation Her publications (21 total) explore EPS interactions with heavy metals (lead, cadmium), calcium mineralization mechanisms, and polymer-based water purification systems. Key projects include: 2024-2027: Algae-bacteria EPS synergy for pollutant biodegradation 2017-2021: Exopolymer analysis from Rhodococcus opacus 2013-2016: Polysaccharides as bioflocculants/biosorbents She teaches biochemistry laboratory courses, applied biocatalysis, secondary metabolism, and supervises thesis workshops. Her work contributes to sustainable environmental technologies using microbial polymers.

Jing Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Chemistry
• Protein Functionality
• Food Gels
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jing Zhao is an Associate Professor in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. Her research explores protein functionality and modification for improved food applications. Current investigations focus on protein gelation mechanisms, plant-based protein utilization, and texture modification strategies. Recent publications examine hyaluronic acid's role in protein gelation, pea protein applications in meat analogs, and enzymatic modification of protein structures. Her work advances alternative protein development, clean-label formulations, and functional food design through fundamental studies of protein-polysaccharide interactions and enzymatic modifications.

Xuefeng Nick Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biogeochemistry
• Geochemistry
• Climate Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xuefeng Nick Peng is an Assistant Professor at the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina. His research bridges microbial ecology and geochemistry to study complex interactions between microorganisms and their environments in marine systems. Biogeochemistry Geochemistry Climate Change Coastal Processes Earth Systems Marine Ecology Oceanography Peng employs laboratory techniques (e.g., mass spectrometry, microbial cultivation), field sampling (e.g., oxygen minimum zones, salt marshes), and computational methods (e.g., bioinformatics, numerical modeling) to investigate microbial roles in nutrient cycling and environmental dynamics. His recent work focuses on nitrogen cycling, fungal adaptations in extreme marine environments, and microbial contributions to biogeochemical processes. The 15 most recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding nitrogen transformations in marine sediments, fungal diversity in oxygen minimum zones, and genomic adaptations of anaerobic microbes. Key themes include climate change impacts, biogeochemical feedbacks, and microbial community responses to environmental stressors. Peng’s lab has mentored multiple students, including Margaret Bernish (Master’s thesis), Sydney Staines (Honors thesis), Dylan Lane (Poster Presentation Award), and others who have received scholarships and fellowships. His outreach efforts include collaborations with the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden and field trips at the Baruch Marine Field Lab.

Albert Guskovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Membrane Transporters and Channels
• Protein Translation in Pathogenic Fungi
• Structural Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Albert Guskov is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, leading the Biomolecular X-ray Crystallography Lab. He holds an honorary professorship at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and has received numerous awards, including the Medal of Excellence (2021) and NWO VIDI Grant (2015). His research focuses on membrane transporters, protein translation in pathogenic fungi, and structural biology using X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers with >3,800 citations. Education: PhD in Chemistry (Free University Berlin, 2009), Dipl. Chem. in Medicinal Chemistry (Summa cum laude). Research Interests: Structural characterization of SLC1 transporters, bacterial metallohomeostasis, and fungal ribosome mechanisms. His lab has pioneered studies on the structural basis of episodic ataxia 6 and Candida albicans ribosome resistance to cycloheximide. He actively contributes to educational standards as Chair of the Biomolecular Sciences MSc Program Committee.