Gregg R. Dieckmann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biophysics and Inorganic Chemistry; Bionanotechnology
Research Group
Education
B.A., DePauw University (1988): Chemistry
B.A., DePauw University (1988): Computer Science
M.S., University of Michigan (1995): Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Michigan (1995): Chemistry
Advisor: Vincent L .Pecoraro
Post Doctoral Research, University of Pennsylvania (1995–99)
Advisor: William F. DeGrado
Affiliations
Research Description
Using an integrative approach, the Dieckmann Lab utilizes protein design to create simple model systems. These systems provide insights into the functioning of more complex biological systems, or yield new bio/nano hybrid materials. Projects include:
- Bionanotechnology: designed protein motifs for the noncovalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes
- Thiolate-rich Zn(II) sites and alkyl transfer: how does protein environment control Zn(II) reactivity
- DNA-binding domains: probing the molecular basis of gene regulation and DNA repair
Selected Publications
Ortiz-Acevedo, A.; Xie, H.; Zorbas, V.; Sampson, W.M.; Dalton, A.B.; Baughman, R.H.; Draper, R.K.; Musselman, I.H.; Dieckmann, G.R. “Diameter-Selective Solubilization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Reversible Cyclic Peptides”, J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2005) 127: 9512–9517.
Kou, W.; Kolla, H.S.; Ortiz-Acevedo, A.; Haines, D.C.; Junker, M.; Dieckmann, G.R. “Modulation of Zinc- and Cobalt-Binding Affinities through Changes in the Stability of the Zinc ribbon Protein L36", J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. (2005) 10: 167–180.
Dieckmann, G.R.; Dalton, A.B.; Johnson, P.A.; Razal, J.; Chen, J.; Giordano, G.M.;
Munoz, E.; Musselman, I.H.; Baughman, R.H.; Draper, R.K. "Controlled
Assembly of Carbon Nanotubes by Designed Amphiphilic Peptide Helices", J.
Am. Chem. Soc. (2003) 125: 1770-1777.
- Updated: November 28, 2006
