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David N. Beratan

R.J. Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
Box 90346, Durham, NC 27708-0346
5311 French Science Center, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Dr. Beratan is developing theoretical approaches to understand the function of complex molecular and macromolecular systems, including: the molecular underpinnings of energy harvesting and charge transport in biology; the mechanism of solar energy capture and conversion in man-made structures; the nature of charge conductivity in naturally occurring nucleic acids and in synthetic constructs, including the photochemical repair of damaged DNA in extremophiles; CH bond activation by copper …

Current Appointments & Affiliations


R.J. Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Chemistry · 2001 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Chemistry · 2001 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Biochemistry · 2002 - Present Biochemistry, Basic Science Departments
Professor of Physics · 2023 - Present Physics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Education, Training & Certifications


California Institute of Technology · 1986 Ph.D.
Duke University · 1980 B.S.