Andrew Almond

Andrew Almond is a Reader in Chemistry at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on computational and theoretical chemistry, particularly in the areas of directed evolution, sugar structure analysis, and water-biomolecule interactions. His work explores new methods for accelerating directed evolution in synthetic biology and developing techniques to investigate the 3D-shape of sugars. Almond also investigates the role of molecular dynamics in extracellular matrix organisation, with a focus on hyaluronan. His research integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to understand the interactions between biomolecules and water. Almond has held various research fellowships and has contributed to numerous publications and patents in his field.

Andrew Almond is a researcher at the University of Manchester with expertise in biophysics, glycobiology, molecular dynamics, and mesoscale modeling. His work focuses on understanding the structural and dynamic properties of glycosaminoglycans, such as hyaluronan, and their interactions with water and other biomolecules. Almond employs computational methods, including hardware-accelerated simulations, to model the conformational behavior of polysaccharides and their functional implications. His research also explores the structural characterization of glycoproteins and the role of dynamic interactions in biological processes. By integrating experimental data with molecular dynamics simulations, Almond contributes to the understanding of glycan structure-function relationships and their relevance in health and disease.