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Dr. Andy Nieuwkoop

Principle Investigator

Research Synopsis: Magic angle spinning solid-state NMR of proteins, membranes, and materials.


Dr. Gobin Raj Acharya

Postdoctoral Associate

Interests: I am interested in exploring the structure and dynamics of materials for their real-life application, especially of the nano-confined fluids, Ionic liquids, and bio-molecules using methods such as atomic


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


Diana Grajeda

PhD Candidate

Interests: Utilizing NMR spectroscopy to interrogate the nanoscopic structure and dynamics of room temperature ionic liquids.  Implement polarizable models to understand the dynamics of quadrupolar nuclei in high temperature molten


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


Joselyn Dzieminski

Graduate Student

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



Dr. Yanxing Yang

Alumni

Interests: I am interested in computational studies involving protein-membrane interaction. Focusing on membrane perturbation and signaling.


Insha Chhabra

Alumni

Interests: Optimization of expression of isotopically labeled proteins