Dr. Lars Konermann

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Biography

Lars Konermann is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Western University. His research bridges the areas of biophysics, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry, focusing on the behavior of proteins in health and disease. His work involves the development and application of novel electrospray mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) techniques, complemented by state-of-the-art molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Konermann is particularly interested in understanding protein folding mechanisms, protein conformational dynamics, and the interactions between drug molecules and proteins. Additionally, he explores the essential role that electrospray ionization plays in transferring biological macromolecules from solution to gas phase, which is fundamental for experimental techniques employed in laboratories worldwide. His ongoing investigations address how charged droplets behave within the electrospray plume, providing critical insights into biomolecular interactions and the role of water in biological systems.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Distinguished University Professor

#2019

Faculty Scholar

#2018

Fellow Royal Society Canada

#2018

Ricardo Aroca Award

#2016

Distinguished Research Professor

#2015

Edward G. Pleva Award Excellence Teaching

#2015

Outstanding Reviewer Award, J. Soc. Mass Spectrom.

#2014

W.A.E. McBryde Medal

#2013

Fred Lossing Award

#2013

Ken Standing Award

#2012

USC Award Excellence Undergraduate Teaching

#2011

Florence Bucke Science Prize

#2005

Faculty of Science Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

#

USC Teaching Honour Roll Award Excellence

#2003

Fred Beamish Award

#2000

Premier’s Research Excellence Award

Courses

Thermodynamics Microscopic Phenomena Biophysical Chemistry Protein Folding Mass Spectrometry

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.