Edan Habel
PhD Chemistry | AI-enabled research | Complex analysis | Data visualisation
I am a recent PhD graduate with experience in structural biology research, focused on integrating complex physical data with intuitive protein models, with a layer of generative AI.
I am based in Sydney, Australia. Alongside my core research skills, I have a keen interest in how to weave together diverse data to generate meaning and motivate informed decisions. I am looking for work opportunities to generalise my experience to new areas.
Experience
Honorary Researcher
Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University · Feb 2026–present
Postdoctoral Researcher
Cox Group | Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University · Nov 2025–Feb 2026
ANU Council Member
Australian National University · Dec 2023–Dec 2024
Departmental Officer
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Department of Health · Nov 2021–Feb 2022
Education
PhD Chemistry
Huber Group | Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University · Feb 2022–Dec 2025
Thesis: Biophysical principles for the design of photoluminescent proteins
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry, Biology)
Australian National University · Feb 2015–Nov 2021
Thesis: Biophysical applications of fluorinated non-canonical amino acids
Bachelor of Arts (French, Philosophy)
Australian National University · Feb 2015–Nov 2020
Contact
ORCID
Interests
- Protein engineering & computational biology
- AI-enabled scientific workflows
- Data analysis & visualisation
- Science policy & governance
- Science communication
- Organisational decision-making