The biophysics and biochemistry behind the functionality of heme proteins, with the interaction of myoglobin (Mb) and Cytochrome c Oxidase (CcO) with atmospheric gases (COx, NOx) to give insight into their in vivo behavior and possible environmental sensor capabilities. The studies on Photosystem II (PSII) are related to the mechanism of excess energy dissipation (Non Photochemical Quenching or NPQ) and the plant photoprotection process that is highly relevant to a changing climate in terms of the production of tolerant plants, the O2 evolution and CO2 fixation. On the other hand, one can consider Ice Nucleation (IN), New Particle Formation (NPF) and Cloud Condensation Nuclei (CCN) formation in the Atmosphere, viewed from the physical chemistry aspect.

• CALL/ROLE: Coordinator