Thomas Makris
Professor, Associate Faculty of Chemistry
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Professor, Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
Polk Hall 351
Education
Postdoctoral Fellow Chemistry University of Minnesota 2012
Ph.D. Biophysics University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2004
B.A. Biology University of Pennsylvania 1996
Area(s) of Expertise
We focus on understanding and leveraging enzyme catalysis for producing chemicals of industrial and pharmaceutical value. Our work interfaces genomics, pathway engineering, biochemistry, biological inorganic chemistry and biophysical techniques.