Alex Carlin

Computational biologist and musician who loves making things

A surprised me (center) and Steve Bertolani (right) in our lab at Davis. Photo credit: James Lucas (2017)

Science

• Protein engineering with a special interest in enzymes
  Engineering enzymes across diverse functional classes (lately: deep learning methods, novel reactions)
• Advancing machine learning research for protein engineering
  This project advances the field of machine learning for protein engineering via the creation of a large, high-quality dataset of kinetic constants for designed enzymes
• Course in protein engineering
  Complete dry- and wet-lab course in computational protein design and enzyme kinetic characterization (undergraduate level)

Music

• Davis, 2019–, songwriting, guitar, piano
  Latest release: “23”
• 52 Hertz Whale, 2017–2019, songwriting, guitar, piano
• The Gold Souls, 2015–2017, songwriting and guitar
• Mister Wiggles, summer 2015, bass
• Adams Street Jazz Band, summer 2012, guitar and vocals

Essays

• Snacker News, writing about biology and computers
• Big Boogie, short essays on blues guitar techniques

Contact

<my-first-name>@inkisbetter.com