I am a protein biochemist with a strong foundation in synthetic biology, biophysics, structural biology, microbiology, and systems biology.

During my PhD, I investigated how proteins can be harnessed to power synthetic life-like systems through redox regeneration, an ambitious project at the interface of fundamental biochemistry and synthetic biology. This work led to the biochemical and structural characterization of two commercially relevant enzymes, the establishment of design principles for bottom-up synthetic cells, and the development of a minimal enzymatic pathway for NAD(P)H regeneration.

In my first postdoctoral position, I expanded my expertise in AI-guided bioinformatics and structural biology, leading to the discovery of the first known functional link between bacterial membrane receptors and transporters, providing novel insights into microbial signaling and nutrient uptake. Additionally, I investigated membrane proteins from Gram-positive bacteria using biochemical and computational approaches, uncovering connections between flavin trafficking and extracellular electron transfer.

Currently, in my second postdoctoral position, I have pivoted toward microbiology, integrating my biochemical background with genomic and evolutionary approaches. I am leading two major research lines. On one hand, I am resurrecting ancient proteins from paleo-DNA to engineer climate-resilient rhizobacteria, with the broader goal of enhancing plant–microbe interactions under environmental stress. On the other hand, I am investigating the mechanistic basis of enzymatic NAD(H) and NADP(H) utilization in microbial systems, with applications in biological discovery and synthetic biology.