Dr. Noam Prywes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Noam Prywes is a researcher in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, where his lab focuses on engineering photosynthesis to improve carbon fixation processes. His research investigates the enzyme rubisco, which is crucial for carbon dioxide assimilation in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. Despite extensive studies, engineering rubisco remains challenging due to its complex biochemical landscape. Prywes employs high-throughput enzymology and DNA sequencing in conjunction with machine learning to explore rubisco's evolution and functional landscape. This innovative approach enables the development of improved enzyme designs aimed at enhancing photosynthesis efficiency, which is vital for reducing atmospheric carbon levels and mitigating climate change. Prywes' contributions to the field include several key publications that investigate rubisco’s function, evolution, and engineering. His laboratory also welcomes inquiries from prospective interns and students interested in joining ongoing research efforts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.