Dr. Richard Neutze

Professor

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Biography

Richard Neutze is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in molecular biophysics. His research group harnesses X-ray free electron lasers to investigate the structural dynamics of membrane proteins. These proteins play pivotal roles in energy transduction and signaling in living organisms. Observing their structural changes provides insights into their evolutionary adaptations and the mechanisms they employ to facilitate chemical reactions essential to life. Neutze has a solid track record of international collaboration and has contributed to groundbreaking methodology for studying membrane proteins using advanced X-ray techniques. After receiving his PhD in physics from the University of Canterbury in 1995, he worked with Janos Hajdu at Oxford University before accepting a Humboldt Fellowship at Tübingen University. In 2000, he relocated his research group from Chalmers University of Technology to the University of Gothenburg, where he was appointed Professor of Biochemistry in 2006. Neutze's work is underscored by numerous important publications, including notable studies on photosynthetic reaction centers and bacteriorhodopsin, highlighting structural changes using time-resolved X-ray diffraction and scattering techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Leading a research group in molecular biophysics, focusing on structural dynamics of membrane proteins.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Chalmers University of Technology • Gothenburg, Sweden

Research in molecular biophysics and development of X-ray crystallography techniques.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).