Evelyne Deplazes
Senior Lecturer And Research Group Leader at The University of Queensland
Queensland, Australia
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Top SchoolEvelyne Deplazes is a Senior Lecturer and research group leader specializing in biophysical and computational chemistry, with a PhD in computational biophysics and a rare double background in chemistry and computer science. She translates fundamental molecular insights—particularly on bioactive peptides and membrane interactions—into rational drug design and biotechnological solutions, combining wet-lab assays with advanced biomolecular simulations. Her work spans membrane model innovation, peptide characterization, and improving peptide drug stability and permeation, often using unconventional models like fungal lipid extracts. A mindful leader and science communicator, she mentors early-career researchers on critical thinking and writing productivity while advocating for diversity, equity and mental health in academia. Despite an academic focus, her experience includes industry-style project roles and longstanding service in professional societies, reflecting a pragmatic drive to move ideas from bench to application.
8 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computational Chemistry / Biophysics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computational Chemistry / Biophysics at The University of Western AustraliaDiploma of Business, Business Administration and Management, General, Diploma of Business, Business Administration and Management, General at Handelsschule ZürichBachelor of Science (Honours), Computational Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computational Chemistry at Curtin University
English, German, German, French, ItalianGithub contributions (3)
deplazes/disulfide_bonds
May 2019 - Aug 2019
Contributions:10 commits, 9 pushes, 1 branch in 3 months
BMMG-Curtin/membrane_smulations
May 2018 - May 2018
Contributions:4 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
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