Dr. Andy Nieuwkoop
Principle Investigator
Research Synopsis: Magic angle spinning solid-state NMR of proteins, membranes, and materials.
People
Zainab Mustapha
PhD Candidate
Interests: I am interested in the application of solid-state NMR techniques towards studying and understanding the complexities of proteins and their binding patners. My research revolves around studying the structure
Gertrude Asante Ampadu
PhD Candidate
Interests: My research involves the use of solid state NMR to study the structure and dynamics of phospholipids in lipid bilayers. Presently, I am analyzing how Phosphatidylinositol phosphates (PIPs) and
Diana Grajeda
PhD Candidate
Interests: Utilizing NMR spectroscopy to interrogate the nanoscopic structure and dynamics of room temperature ionic liquids. Implementing polarizable models to understand the dynamics of quadrupolar nuclei in high temperature molten
Joselyn Dzieminski
PhD Candidate
Interests: I am interested in exploring the mechanisms of protein structure and lipid interactions through the use of solid state NMR methods.
Clinton Adu
Graduate Student
Interests: I am interested in the synthesis and thermal characterization of ionic liquids, particularly emphasizing their fundamental physicochemical properties and potential applications. Leveraging both conventional and advanced NMR techniques to
Aadarsh S.U.
Graduate Student
Interests: My interests focus on uncovering how structure and dynamics govern behavior in complex biomolecular and materials-based systems through the application of NMR methodologies. I am particularly motivated to integrate
Sarah Y. Zhang
Graduate Student
Alina Chen
Undergraduate Student
I am interested in optimizing protein expression and isotopic labeling to investigate protein-lipid interactions using NMR!
Kai Gesteland
Undergraduate Student
Interests: I am interested in learning the foundations of structural biology, biochemistry, and ssNMR to prepare for graduate studies.