Paul Harris
Papers
2
Total Citations
72
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2
About
Paul Harris is a researcher whose work spans two distinct and impactful domains: industrial robotics and protein engineering. In the early 1990s, Harris made a foundational contribution to computer vision and robotics with his paper "Image modelling in real time using spheres and simple polyhedra," which addressed the critical challenge of representing dynamic industrial environments. This work, cited 8 times, provided a framework for modeling moving machinery and obstacles, enabling safer and more efficient robot navigation in complex settings. Later, Harris shifted his focus to biotechnology, where he achieved his most significant impact. His 2008 paper on the "Directed evolution of a maltogenic α-amylase from Bacillus sp. TS-25" has garnered 64 citations, highlighting its importance in enzyme engineering. By applying directed evolution, Harris enhanced the properties of this starch-processing enzyme, a key contribution to industrial biocatalysis. This work demonstrates his ability to bridge theoretical modeling and practical protein design, making him a versatile figure in both robotics and synthetic biology.
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Top Papers
- 1Directed evolution of a maltogenic α-amylase from Bacillus sp. TS-2564 citations · 2008
- 2Image modelling in real time using spheres and simple polyhedra8 citations · 1992