Welcome to new professor Roberto Chica
The Department of Chemistry of the University of Ottawa is proud to welcome Professor Roberto Chica, who took up a tenure-track position with us in January 2010.
Dr. Chica specializes in the development of novel proteins with useful properties for their application in chemistry. In particular, he is interested in developing new protein-based biocatalysts for the asymmetric synthesis of D-amino acids as well as red fluorescent proteins for their application in whole-body imaging. His multidisciplinary research program encompasses activities such as experimental protein chemistry, enzymology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular modelling.