Nicholas E. S. Tay
I am a NIH Ruth Kirschstein Research Fellow at Princeton University working with Prof. Tom Muir. My research focuses on the application of new chemical tools to studying protein function within the context of epigenetics. I also work on new protein engineering tools and applications
Previously, I worked with Prof. Tomislav Rovis at Columbia University. My research focused on developing red-light photoredox catalysis for synthetic and biological applications.
Prior to Columbia, I received my Ph.D. from UNC where I developed new methods for constructing aromatic C–N and C–F bonds using organic photoredox catalysis.
Education
2021– Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Princeton University
Advisor: Tom Muir
2019– Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University
Advisor: Tomislav Rovis
2014–2019 Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Advisor: David Nicewicz
2010–2014. B.S. in Chemistry, Messiah University
Advisor: Alison Noble