Dr. Brandon Ruotolo

Professor

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Biography

Brandon Ruotolo is a Professor and Associate Chair of Research in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge. His research primarily focuses on the application of ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) technology to study protein assemblies, which are crucial for understanding the molecular machinery of cellular biology. Ruotolo's work explores how proteins associate and interact to perform vital cellular functions. The objectives of his research include overcoming the challenges of determining the structure and architecture of large protein complexes, with an emphasis on developing new methodologies for analyzing heterogeneous macromolecular complexes. His interdisciplinary approach combines analytical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and chemical biology to generate deeper insights into protein interactions and behaviors, which are pivotal in the fields of molecular medicine and structural biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Brandon Ruotolo serves as a Professor and holds the position of Associate Chair of Research in the Department of Chemistry.

Awards

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Biemann Medal

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NSF Two-Year Extension Special Creativity

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Agilent Thought Leader Award

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Protein Society Young Investigator Award

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Eli Lilly Young Investigator Award

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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American Society Mass Spectrometry Research Award

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Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

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Waters Research Fellowship

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Tomas Hirschfeld Award

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Leopold Marcus Award

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I.M. Kolthoff Enrichment Award

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science