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Jan Kern is a leading structural biologist whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of photosynthetic water oxidation and the capabilities of serial crystallography. His research centers on the molecular machinery of Photosystem II (PSII), particularly the oxygen-evolving complex, and on developing cutting-edge methods for X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) and synchrotron experiments. A key contribution is his pioneering development of high-density sample grids and efficient data collection strategies for multiple small, radiation-sensitive crystals. This work, detailed in a 2015 paper with 75 citations, has become essential for productive femtosecond crystallography at XFELs, enabling the study of protein dynamics at room temperature without radiation damage. Kern’s impact is evident in the widespread adoption of these methods, which have unlocked structural insights into PSII’s catalytic cycle. His achievements include leading groundbreaking time-resolved serial femtosecond crystallography experiments that have captured the intermediate states of water splitting, earning him recognition as a central figure in both structural biology and renewable energy research.
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- 1High-density grids for efficient data collection from multiple crystals75 citations · 2015