Paul J. Derry

Paul J. Derry is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Genomic and Precision Medicine, Texas A&M University. His work bridges chemistry, nanotechnology, and neuroscience to develop therapeutic carbon nanomaterials for neurological diseases.

• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Austin College (2011)
• Master of Arts in Chemistry, Rice University (2013)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Rice University (2016)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine (2016-2018)

Research focuses on redox properties of carbon nanomaterials, their therapeutic applications in mitochondrial diseases, and synthesis-dependent performance in oxidative stress models. Collaborations include the Tour Lab (Rice University), Tsai Lab (University of Texas Health Science Center), and Robertson Lab (Baylor College of Medicine).

Recent publications analyze nanozyme electron transport mechanisms, antioxidant efficacy of graphene quantum dots, and neuroprotective effects in traumatic brain injury and stroke models. Key themes: carbon nanomaterial design, mitochondrial targeting, and oxidative stress mitigation.