George N. Phillips, Jr. is an academic, researcher, and biochemist whose work primarily focuses on protein structure, protein dynamics, and computational biology. His scientific inquiries particularly emphasize understanding the correlation between the physical dynamics of proteins and their biological functions. Over his career, Phillips has made significant contributions to the scientific community through his research, academic leadership, and editorial roles.
Phillips serves as the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University, where he also holds the positions of professor of chemistry and Associate Dean for Research at the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. Additionally, he is a professor emeritus of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His leadership in the scientific community includes serving as the president and vice-president of the American Crystallographic Association from 2011 to 2013.
In addition to his research and teaching, Phillips has contributed extensively to scientific literature. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the journal Structural Dynamics and an Associate Editor for Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He has also authored numerous book chapters and edited the Handbook of Proteins: Structure, Function and Methods Volume 2. His achievements have been recognized with several honors, including the Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, the American Heart Association's Established Investigator Award, and the Vilas Associate Award.
