Dr. Ann Dixon

Professor

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Biography

Ann Dixon is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick, UK, since 2025. She has an extensive background in chemistry, particularly in membrane protein biophysics and structural biology. Her research utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the structures and folding interactions of integral and peripheral membrane proteins, including antimicrobial peptides and antibody fragments. A significant part of her research focuses on solution-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) as a champion method. Ann originally hails from the USA but has been based in the UK since 2005. She has held various positions at Warwick, including Deputy Head (People Culture) and has been actively involved in the Athena SWAN initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in academia. Throughout her career, Ann has contributed to numerous high-impact publications in her field and currently supervises several PhD students, demonstrating a commitment to teaching and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Leading research in membrane protein biophysics and structural biology.

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Reader

— Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Engaged in teaching and research in the Department of Chemistry.

Cancer Research UK Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Institute of Cancer Studies, University of Birmingham • Birmingham, UK

Conducted research in biophysics.

American Cancer Society Fellow

— Present

Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University • USA

Worked on projects related to biophysics.

ORISE Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Institute of Biophysics, CBER-FDA, National Institutes Health • USA

Research focused on membrane biophysics.

Courses

Year 1 Spectroscopy (CH155) Year 2 Spectroscopy (CH222) Year 3 Bio-organic Chemistry (CH3F5) Year 3 Analytical Chemistry Group Project NMR (CH3F2) Year 4 Biophysical Chemistry (CH412)

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.