Professor Dr. Amy Rosenzweig
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Biography
Amy Rosenzweig is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. She focuses on understanding metalloprotein function at the molecular level, utilizing structural, spectroscopic, biochemical, genetic, and bioinformatic approaches to tackle challenges at the forefront of bioinorganic chemistry. Her research interests include biological methane oxidation, oxygen activation in metalloenzymes, metal uptake and transport, and natural products biosynthesis. Through her work, she has made substantial contributions to the field, with numerous publications highlighting the insights she has gained regarding copper binding and enzymatic processes in methane-oxidizing bacteria. Her laboratory, the Rosenzweig group, is dedicated to elucidating the mechanisms and structures of these fascinating biological systems, aiming to advance scientific knowledge in bioinorganic chemistry and its applications.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
— PresentNorthwestern University • Evanston, IL
Professor in the Department of Chemistry with a focus on bioinorganic chemistry.
Awards
Elected Member
Elected Fellow
Royal Society of Chemistry Joseph Chatt Award
Ivano Bertini Award
Fletcher Undergraduate Research Faculty Award
Elected Fellow
American Chemical Society Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education
Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science
MacArthur Fellow
Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award
David and Lucile Packard Fellow
Requirements for Northwestern University
Doctorate Program
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Application Checklist
- Online application
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.