Oliver B. Smith

This study maps the sequence space of bacterial chitinases to show how domain composition and catalytic core evolve differently based on functional roles.

The paper develops a yeast biosensor to optimize protein secretion by screening combinations of promoters, signal peptides, and terminators.

The paper identifies and characterizes a bacterial periplasmic solute-binding protein that specifically binds L-amino acid amides, revealing structural and functional insights into bacterial nutrient uptake.