Asmit Bhowmick
Biophysicist Research Scientist
Research Interests
- Unravelling the relationship between structure, dynamics and function of enzymes using
- Time-resolved structural studies at X-ray free-electron lasers (XFEL)
- Simulating biological systems using Molecular Dynamics/Quantum mechanical methods
- X-ray crystallography data analysis – developing new methods for active sites of metalloenzymes
- Current systems of interest include Photosystem II, a multi-subunit membrane enzyme catalyzing the water oxidation reaction.
Recent Publications
Related News
Ultrabright, Ultrashort X-ray Bursts Capture Enzymes in Action
Frame-by-frame ‘molecular movies’ reveal previously invisible intermediates, paving the way for potential new cancer treatments and antibiotics.
Mapping Photosynthesis for a Brighter Future
In this Q&A, MBIB researchers Jan Kern and Asmit Bhowmick delve into the discoveries from their recent structural biology studies of the photosynthetic apparatus in plants and bacteria.
Congratulations to Biosciences Area Director’s Award Recipients
Several Biosciences Area personnel are among the 2024 recipients of Berkeley Lab Director’s Achievement Awards. The program recognizes outstanding contributions by employees to all aspects of Lab activities.
