Marc Knecht

chemistry professor at the University of Miami, bionanotechnology researcher, runner

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Excited to share our latest pub @Biomac_ACS.  We explore how resilin-like peptides integrated w/ Au-binding domains can form organized, nanoscale structures by binding Au surfaces. Many thanks to @AFOSR for support!

https://t.co/zl3Ys6Yx4U

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

I had a great time at #S25MRS. It was great to catch up with colleagues & I gave a talk about our research this morning, but didn't get any pics. I've substituted one of the Space Needle that I took. #Seattle is a fantastic city. I can't wait to get back to another MRS meeting.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Another great announcement from our department. I look forward to working with Danila Barskiy!

[University of Miami Chemistry @univmiami_Chem]

We are happy to announce that Dr. Danila Barskiy will join us as an Assoc Prof in Fall 2025. Prof Barskiy earned his Ph.D. from Novosibirsk State U in Russia. After graduation, he completed postdoctoral studies @VanderbiltU w/ Prof E Chekmenev & @UCB_Chemistry w/ Prof A Pines.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

This is great news. I'm looking forward to having Professor Calvin here @univmiami.

[University of Miami Chemistry @univmiami_Chem]

We are excited that Dr. Jason Calvin will be joining us this fall as an assistant prof of chemistry. Prof Calvin completed his BS from @BYU & his Ph.D. from @UCB_Chemistry working w/ Prof P Alivisatos. He is currently a postdoc @HarvardCCB working w/ Prof. J. Mason.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

This could provide new opportunities to probe nanoparticle catalysis in situ from simultaneously monitoring XAFS of both the metal in the nanoparticle and the substrate. Very interesting studies and I'm really excited about exploring this direction more.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Our latest work just came out @JPhysChem C. This is a really interesting and new approach to monitor catalytic nanoparticles using #XAFS where we brominated the substrate to monitor the system from the reagent's perspective.

https://t.co/TzTYCiYZ5k

[University of Miami Chemistry @univmiami_Chem]

Congrats to @knecht644 and team for their recent publication just out in @ACS_Langmuir. The work delves into the binding of peptides on nanomaterial interfaces to optimize surface exposure for eventual chemical crosslinking.

https://t.co/EUUB4J6omh

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Happy to share our latest pub in @ACS_Langmuir w/ @tiffw001. Here we explored the binding of RLPs on h-BN to optimize exposure for crosslinking to make resilient films. Looks like #graphene will be a better surface! Many thanks to @AFOSR for support!

https://t.co/puFHHxWBJT

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Beautiful day for a morning walk at #coogeebeach before research talks @UNSW with @tiffw001, Dome Glover, and Andrea Merg.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

I always enjoy popping into the @Qantas International First lounges when traveling to #Australia. The lounge @flyLAXairport even has a graphene pattern carpet! Looking forward to catching up with @tiffw001 and Dominic Glover!

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

This was such a great seminar.

[University of Miami Chemistry @univmiami_Chem]

Today we hosted Prof Edward Solomon from @StanfordUChem to give the Nelson Lecture on his research in Cu proteins. The talk was simulcasted w/ the S. Fl. section of @AmerChemSociety. We appreciated hearing these fantastic spectroscopic results and their implications.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

This suggests that we can achieve selective protein/surface binding from the same protein based upon its conformation. Many thanks to the Army Research Office for funding this work!

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Excited by our latest pub in Small w/ incredible collaborators @tiffw001 & Dom Glover. In this work, we're exploring the binding of metamorphic proteins (calmodulin) to Au. We found really different binding affinities for apo & holo forms.
https://t.co/FAugsX9JfP

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

What a great set from ⁦⁦@LEGO_Group⁩!

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Excited to be headed to #Boston for #F24MRS. Looking forward to connect with everyone.

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

#pies: pumpkin, chocolate pecan bourbon, and apple

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Exciting day yesterday collecting our first #TEM images using the new Glacios scope from ⁦@thermofisher⁩ here ⁦@univmiami⁩! ⁦@univmiami_Chem⁩ ⁦@UMCAS⁩

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

Our latest work on #resilin peptides just came out in @Biomac_ACS. This collaborative work with @tiffw001 presents our framework for making new elastomeric materials. Many thanks to @AFOSR for the support!

https://t.co/MeSloAjIRG

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPrize in Chemistry with one half to David Baker “for computational protein design” and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper “for protein structure prediction.”

[Marc Knecht @knecht644]

What a cool display at the Fresno airport highlighting the giant sequoias.