Hiroki Makita
Biophysicist Research Scientist
Research Interests
My research focus is on understanding the charge separation and electron transfer reactions in photosynthetic proteins. I am specifically interested in the roles of protein-cofactor interactions that tune the energetics of photosystems to achieve high efficiency and high directionality.
Recent Publications
Related News
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.
