Dr. Markos Koutmos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Markos Koutmos is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, where he conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of chemistry and biophysics. His research focuses on understanding the three-dimensional structure and dynamics of proteins and RNAs, which are crucial to biological functions. The Koutmos Lab aims to combine principles of chemistry, biophysics, and biology to create a foundational understanding of the remarkable chemistries catalyzed by nature’s enzymes. The lab works on re-designing the catalytic properties of enzymes, uncovering the roles of biomacromolecules in diseases, and discovering new classes of therapeutic targets. The laboratory emphasizes diversity and values differences as an asset in fostering a highly interdisciplinary environment for scientific discovery.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Professor in the Chemistry and Biophysics departments, focusing on understanding structural and dynamic aspects of biological macromolecules.

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