My research focuses on understanding and engineering complex protein systems that are critical to biological processes and biotechnological applications. I develop innovative tools and strategies to solve challenges in protein expression, stability, and functional analysis—problems that often resist conventional methods. These approaches have implications for drug discovery, sustainable bioengineering, and advanced biocatalysis. Below are key areas of my work. Click on each project to learn more:
- Nitrogenase: A Window into Evolution and Innovation
Exploring expression and assembly of nitrogenase components to unlock sustainable nitrogen fixation. - Cytochrome c Tag for Expression of Challenging Membrane Proteins
Developing tools to stabilize and express challenging membrane proteins for structural and functional studies. - Bacterial Efflux Pumps
Studying the evolution of efflux pumps to uncover their adaptive mechanisms and roles in multidrug resistance. - Wiring Bacteria to Electrodes
Optimizing microbial electron transfer pathways for bioelectrochemical applications.