Michael Bowman
The International EPR Society is honored to recognize Professor Michael K. Bowman as a Fellow of the Society for his outstanding contributions to the field of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy by advancing the methods and applications of pulse EPR. His pioneering work has provided groundbreaking insights into free radical reactions in chemical and biological systems, protein structure and function, and materials science. Professor Bowman’s research leverages pulse EPR methods to measure nanometer-scale distances and to characterize reactive intermediates in proteins and nucleic acids, elucidating their structural dynamics and biological functions. His work on the cytochrome bc1 complex addressed how this enzyme regulates superoxide production, with wide-ranging implications for aging, metabolic diseases, and pathogen targeting. Equally significant, his studies of dopants in crystalline and non-crystalline solids, such as TiO2, have advanced understanding of material properties, enhancing applications in nanotechnology and artificial photosynthesis.
