Carles Colldelram

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Carles Colldelram is a leading beamline scientist at the ALBA Synchrotron near Barcelona, specializing in the design and optimization of advanced optics for macromolecular crystallography (MX). His primary research focuses on developing cutting-edge X-ray instrumentation, particularly for the BL13-XALOC beamline—the sole MX facility at the 3 GeV ALBA synchrotron. Colldelram’s major contributions include the innovative optics design for XALOC, which integrates an in-vacuum undulator, a Si(111) channel-cut crystal monochromator, and a pair of Kirkpatrick-Baez (KB) mirrors. This configuration enables three distinct operation modes, including a focused beam mode that significantly enhances diffraction data quality for challenging biological crystals. His seminal 2014 paper detailing these developments has garnered over 207 citations, underscoring its impact on the synchrotron community. Additionally, his work on operational improvements has ensured that XALOC, operational since 2012, serves as a reliable workhorse for automated medium-sized crystallography experiments. Colldelram’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing structural biology research at ALBA, making him a key figure in synchrotron instrumentation and a valuable resource for students and researchers seeking to understand modern MX beamline design.