IP Australia - Australian Government
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia)
Glycerophosphodiesterase (GpdQ) is a highly promiscuous, binuclear metallohydrolase that is active towards phosphate monoesters, diesters and organophosphate triesters (which include nerve agents and pesticides). As a result, GpdQ has potential application as a powerful enzymatic bioremediator for the degradation of nerve agent stockpiles and the decontamination of organophosphate-containing water and soil. My research focusses on the catalytic mechanism of GpdQ. A range of kinetic, structural and spectroscopic techniques are employed to probe various aspects of the reaction mechanism. It is hoped that an understanding of the way GpdQ operates may assist in the development of a more efficient and tunable bioremediator.
2005-2010 Chemistry/Biochemistry Tutor
2009 Dean's Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree Thesis
2009 Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Resarch Fellowship (Declined)
2007 MG and RA Plowman Postgraduate Fellowship
2007-2009 Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry Bursary
2006-2009 Australian Postgraduate Award
2006 Valedictorian
2001-2004 Advanced Studies Program in Science
2001 Dux of School

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Kieran S Hadler, et al.
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