Dr. Robin Curtis

Biography

Robin Curtis joined the University of Manchester's engineering department in 2003 after completing his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, under the supervision of noted professors John Prausnitz and Harvey Blanch. His post-doctoral research was conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles, and at Rive University in Houston, focusing on complex protein behaviors and solution properties. Curtis leads the research group investigating protein-protein and protein-solvent interactions, utilizing various experimental methodologies including dynamic light scattering and X-ray scattering. His recent studies concentrate on stabilizing proteins during various phase behaviors and their applications in biological medicine, aligning his work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Curtis's insights into the relationship between electrostatic interactions and protein aggregation inform his ongoing endeavors in biophysics and materials science, reflecting a strong interest in protein homeostasis within cellular environments. He has also organized several international workshops and has actively participated in the academic community through various expert panels and conferences.

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