Computational glycochemistry
Molecular modelling of bacterial carbohydrates that play important roles in infection, with a focus on their conformations and molecular interactions.
Computational science · University of Cape Town
Prof. Michelle Kuttel
I investigate the structure and interactions of bacterial carbohydrates involved in infection, combining molecular modelling with high-performance computing, research software and scientific visualisation.
Profiles & contact
Professor of Computer Science at UCT
I am based in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow the links for my research record, software and academic profile.
Research themes
Science, computation and useful tools
My work spans four connected areas, from molecular-scale questions to the computing and visual methods needed to answer them.
High-performance computing
Parallel architectures and computational methods that accelerate demanding scientific algorithms and simulations.
Research software
Development of practical software tools that support reproducible research in computational glycochemistry.
Scientific visualisation
Visual methods that make complex scientific data easier to explore, understand and communicate.