Richard Mariadasse, MSc, PhD

Richard Mariadasse, Ph.D., is a Structural Biology Researcher who has dedicated his studies to Macromolecule Crystallography and Quantum Computing, aiming to unravel the intricacies of Protein Structure and Function. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Biology from Alagappa University, where he expertly solved Protein and Small Molecule crystal structures using the X-Ray Crystallography technique. He also gained valuable experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Konkuk University in South Korea. Currently, he serves as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine. His ongoing research centers on exploring the structure and molecular mechanism of Outer Hair Cell (OHC) protein called “Prestin” through the Cryo-EM method. Richard's passion lies in the fascinating world of proteins, which, in his view, outshines even the mysteries of Black Holes. He believes that the concealed mechanisms within proteins in living systems can be unveiled through powerful techniques like X-Ray Crystallography and Cryo-EM, ultimately deepening our understanding of biology.