Prof. Anne Robinson, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
Anne Skaja Robinson is a distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, along with an M.S. and B.S. from Johns Hopkins University. Her research expertise lies in protein engineering, biotechnology, and biochemical engineering. She has contributed significantly to microbial and biological technology innovations. Robinson’s work is recognized globally for advancing membrane protein purification and expression technologies. With numerous publications and patents, she has made lasting impacts in the fields of bioprocessing and molecular bioscience. 🧬💡📚
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Suitability of Anne Skaja Robinson for the Best Researcher Award
Anne Skaja Robinson is a distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and M.S. and B.S. degrees from Johns Hopkins University. Her research is focused on protein engineering, biotechnology, and biochemical engineering, with significant contributions to membrane protein purification and expression technologies. Robinson’s work has led to numerous breakthroughs in bioprocessing and biomolecular bioscience, and her expertise is highly recognized globally. Her research is instrumental in advancing the efficiency of protein production and in developing innovative solutions in biotechnology. Given her global recognition, leadership, and pioneering research, Anne Skaja Robinson is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.
Education and Experience
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994) 🎓
- M.S., Chemical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University (1989) 🎓
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University (1988) 🎓
Professional Experience:
- 2024-present: Trustee Professor of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University 🏫
- 2018-2023: Head and Trustee Professor of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University 🏫
- 2012-2018: Chair, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University 🏫
- Adjunct Professor, University of Delaware 🏫
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🧬
Professional Development
Anne Skaja Robinson has developed significant leadership and academic expertise in the field of Chemical Engineering. As a Trustee Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, she has led the department and guided research in biochemical engineering and protein production. Robinson’s postdoctoral experience at MIT and her positions at Tulane and the University of Delaware showcase her long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge in microbial technology and protein engineering. Her leadership extends beyond academia with roles in advising, mentoring, and driving innovation in the biotechnology field. She continues to shape the future of bioprocessing technologies. 🌟💡🔬
Research Focus
Anne Skaja Robinson’s research is primarily focused on protein engineering, with an emphasis on the production, expression, and purification of membrane proteins. Her work involves advanced techniques in bioprocessing to enhance the efficiency of protein production, using both biochemical and biotechnological approaches. Her studies have contributed significantly to the understanding of protein aggregation, secretion, and glycosylation in recombinant protein expression systems. Additionally, Robinson’s research in the development of nanodisc platforms for membrane protein purification is an important breakthrough in the biotechnological field. Her research is vital for innovations in drug development, gene therapies, and biopharmaceuticals. 💉🧬🔬
Awards and Honors
- 2022: Marvin J. Johnson Award in Microbial & Biochemical Technology, ACS BIOT Division 🏆
- 2016: Fellow, American Institute of Chemical Engineers 🏅
- 2015: Biotechnology Progress Award for Excellence in Biological Engineering Publication 🏆
- 2013: AIChE Women’s Initiatives Committee’s Mentorship Excellence Award 💼
- 2012: Van Lanen Award, ACS BIOT Division 🏆
- 2002: NSF Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE) 🌟
- 2000-2003: DuPont Young Professor 🧪
- 1989-92: Department of Defense Fellowship (NDSEG) 🏅
Publication Top Notes:
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“Recombinant protein expression and purification: a comprehensive review of affinity tags and microbial applications”
Cited by: 672
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“Protein Disulfide Isomerase Overexpression Increases Secretion of Foreign Proteins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae”
Cited by: 290
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“Thermolabile folding intermediates: inclusion body precursors and chaperonin substrates”
Cited by: 188
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“Heterologous GPCR expression: a bottleneck to obtaining crystal structures”
Cited by: 176
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“Characterization of sodium dodecyl sulfate-resistant proteolytic activity in the hyperthermophilic archaebacterium Pyrococcus furiosus”
Cited by: 165