Joaquin Klug

Joaquin Klug is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Science at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health & Environment (MISHE). He holds a Licenciatura (BSc Hons) and PhD in Chemistry from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. Prior roles include positions at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Queen’s University Belfast, Dublin City University, and University College Dublin.

His research focuses on computational chemistry, quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and machine learning, with applications in drug formulation, nanoparticle-membrane interactions, and molecular crystal design. Key contributions include studies on cocrystal formation, lipid bilayer-peptide interactions, and free-energy calculations in nanoparticle adsorption.

Notable collaborations involve institutions in Argentina and Ireland, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches combining computational and experimental methods. Klug is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and has contributed to over 8 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, with significant citations in materials and biophysical sciences.