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Implemented several photosynthetic research projects using site-directed mutagenesis, biochemical quinone substitution, EPR and ENDOR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography in collaboration with Professors Melvin Okamura and George Feher. Implemented spectroscopic studies, prepared biochemical samples and made optical measurements. Supervised molecular biology technician and aided in supervising graduate research. More recently initiated studies on a new class of mitochondrial proteins important for diabetes therapies. Studies resulted in over 20 international oral presentations with 17 talks/posters over the last 3 years.

Prepared lectures for Physics 1C, Physics 2BL and Physics 2CL courses, supervised teaching assistants, coordinated with lab technician for experimental setups.

Implemented several photosynthetic research projects using site-directed mutagenesis, biochemical quinone substitution, EPR and ENDOR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography in collaboration with Professors Melvin Okamura and George Feher. Implemented spectroscopic studies, prepared biochemical samples and made optical measurements. Supervised molecular biology technician and aided in supervising graduate research. More recently initiated studies on a new class of mitochondrial proteins important for diabetes therapies. Studies resulted in over 20 international oral presentations with 17 talks/posters over the last 3 years.

Involved in projects using site-directed mutagenesis, biochemical quinone substitution, EPR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography.

Ucsd Extension

Developed new course on Genetics and Physiology of Photosynthetic Microorganisms as part of the Certificate Program, part of the EDGE initiative. Topics include microbiology concerns of growing and maintaining photosynthetic microorganisms, genetics and molecular biology of systems and bioinformatics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic photosynthetic organisms.The Biofuels Science Technician Certificate is aimed at training professionals for technical roles in the growing biofuels industry, including analytical chemistry, microbiological/crop management, and biological/biofuels lab techniques. It provides students hands-on technical knowledge and experience in biofuels production, analysis and processing, as well as project management and other business skills required to excel in a management-level biofuels position.

San Diego, Ca

• Worked closely with a fast-paced start up company by offering scientific consulting on structural based protein engineering and techniques of protein purification, site-directed mutagenesis, etc.• Assisted in application of NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants. • Supervised and provided trouble shooting assistance to team member, which resulted in successful completion of preliminary studies with needed results for grant application under extremely tight timelines. • Contributed scientifically to the project development through productive discussions and exploration of existing scientific findings. • Helped and guided project planning and budgeting.

GM Electron and Proton Transfer in Reaction Centers

Ph.D, Physics (Biophysics)

Thesis Work: Characterization of Mutant Photosynthetic Reaction Centers from Rhodobacter sphaeroides: Investigation.

M.S, Physics

B.S, Physics

Instructor, Biofuels Science Technician Certificate

The Biofuels Science Technician Certificate is aimed at training professionals for technical roles in the growing biofuels industry.