alumasjn@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-2462
Hughes Laboratories, 369
B.S. (Honors) University of Nairobi, Kenya (2004)
M.S. Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC (2008)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC (2010)
Postdoctoral Scholar, Penn State University, Pennsylvania (2010–2017)
Assistant Research Professor, Penn State University, Pennsylvania (2017–2021)
Associate Research Professor, Penn State University, Pennsylvania (2021–2023)
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Miami University (2023 - present)
Elucidating bacterial mechanisms involving enzyme-mediated antibiotic resistance and devising novel strategies to circumvent this form of resistance, including developing therapeutics for fighting deadly infections caused by resistant bacteria.
Computer-aided drug discovery techniques. Incorporating molecular modeling, virtual screening and docking applications to identify and develop novel antibiotics and adjuvants.
Microbial assays involving bacteria and mammalian cells to evaluate drug candidates and assess potential cytotoxicity.
Studying drug-target interactions using biophysical techniques