Robin Nelson, Ph.D.
BIOGRAPHY
Education
B.S. Chemistry, Mercer University
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, Georgia Tech University
Robin Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Natural Sciences department. She teaches General chemistry, and Organic chemistry. She is passionate about using chemistry as a means of helping students learn to think critically and to develop skills that will be useful academically, professionally, and socially.
Dr. Nelson’s research interests include exploring structure/function relationships in macromolecules. Her research incorporates the design and analysis of polypeptide sequences that adopt secondary structure in solution.
Sibert, R.; Porcelli, F.; Josowicz, M.; Veglia, G.; Barry, B. Proton Coupled Electron Transfer in a Biomimetic Peptide as a Model for Enzyme Regulatory Mechanisms. J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2007), 129, 4393-4400.
Sibert, R.; Josowicz, M.; Barry, B. Control of Proton and Electron Transfer in De Novo Designed, Biomimetic Beta Hairpins. ACS Chem. Bio. In press.