Dr. Yuliya Miloslavina

Supported scientific research on PHIP-NMR (parahydrogen-induced polarization nuclear magnetic resonance) measurements and preparation of different octreotides and knottins with PHIP labels by means of solid-state peptide synthesis. Conduct theoretical prediction of NMR spectra in order to compare with experimental data. Collaborate with other groups to extend the technique to bigger proteins. • Co-authored papers on parahydrogen induced polarization

Resolved the structure of chlorosomes at high resolution by a combination of solid-state NMR, cryo-EM Fourier analysis and computer simulations. Designed and researched applications of chlorosomes and their mimics to bio-hybrid and bio-inspired devices for direct solar-to-fuel conversion. Implemented state-of-art NMR pulse sequences for structural analysis of chlorosomes. • Performed prediction analysis for NMR chemical shifts • Published a review at the Royal Society of Chemistry • Published a paper

Navigated computer modelling of VIS and IR transient absorption data. Performed anisotropic circular dichroism to define architecture of photosynthetic membranes and complexes by assessing secondary structure of proteins and performing studies of dynamic systems like folding and binding of proteins. Carried-out SAXS and SANS measurements to investigate conformational diversity within pigment-protein complexes. • Produced 3 papers • Led project to investigate light use efficiency in plants and algae

Explained for the first time mechanisms of non-photochemical quenching in intact higher plant leaves and diatom cells in physiological conditions by time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. Studied primary energy and electron transfer processes in photosynthesis. Successfully analyzed and interpreted the extremely complex fluorescence decay kinetics. Identified two quenching sites active in regulation of photosynthetic light-harvesting. Published a model for the universal NPQ mechanism in plants and diatoms

Interdisciplinary PhD in Mathematics and Natural Sciences Thesis: On the mechanisms of non-photochemical quenching in higher plants and diatoms

Specialization in Physical Chemistry (Computational Chemistry) Lab of Statistical Thermodynamics Thesis: Correlations of the surface tension and the enthalpy of vaporization of molecular liquids Overall grade: excellent with distinction