Personal Information

Pedro Maldonado Coutinho
pedro@iastate.edu

Education:

Lic. 1989, Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology Branch), Instituto Superior Técnico,Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

M.S. 1993, Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Curriculum vitae - A more detailed explanation for those interested.

Research Interests:

Study of structure and function of the catalytic and starch binding domains of glucoamylase.

Characterization of glucoamylase selectivity by docking simulations with different saccharides and analogs.

Modification by site-directed mutagenesis of glucoamylase stability, selectivity and pH optimum.

Publications - a list of my articles with abstracts.

Hobbies:

Sports: Fencing, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee

Movies

Reading

Travel (First Above All!!)

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