Dr. Alexander Baker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. His research focuses on the intersection of organic chemistry and synthetic biology, emphasizing the development of gene engineering tools. Dr. Baker's group is particularly interested in expanding the repertoire of non-canonical amino acids available for protein synthesis and exploring their applications in biomaterials, including therapeutic proteins for anti-cancer and anti-bacterial treatments. His work on enzyme catalysis and enantioselective synthesis plays a crucial role in advancing the field of chemical biology, and he has made significant contributions to the understanding of protein engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in organic chemistry and synthetic biology.

Awards

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NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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MITACS Accelerate University of Toronto Engineering Grads to Watch

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Health Research Poster 1st Place

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Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship

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Student Life Catalyst Award

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NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral

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NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s