Vittal K. Yachandra
Chemist Senior Scientist
Research Interests
Natural and Artificial Photosynthetic water oxidation, and metalloenzymes – the structure and mechanism of the catalytic complexes studied by biophysical techniques – X-ray spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy – the use of femtosecond X-ray laser facilities to study the time-evolution of the catalytic reactions – with the goal of applying the principles learned from Nature to create/study bio-inspired systems.
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.
Atomic X-ray Laser Opens Door to Attosecond Imaging
A newly discovered X-ray laser approach is fast and powerful enough to capture details about the movement of electrons.
