Martin McCullagh

Martin McCullagh is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has held academic positions since 2020. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University in 2010. His research focuses on molecular dynamics simulations of biomolecules, particularly flavivirus NS3 helicases, SARS-CoV-2 NSP13 helicases, and their roles in viral replication. His work integrates computational methods to study enzymatic mechanisms, allosteric regulation, and drug design.

Key research areas include: viral RNA helicase structure-function relationships, ATP-driven conformational changes, and antiviral target identification. He has received grants from agencies like the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and the U.S. Army, funding projects such as 'Developing a Computational Workflow to Quantify Atomic-level Allosteric Mechanisms' (2023–2028).

Teaching responsibilities include courses in physical chemistry, graduate-level research supervision, and specialized topics like 'Physical Chemistry Applications.' His research has led to over 70 peer-reviewed publications, with notable contributions to understanding helicase mechanisms and molecular simulation methodologies.