معرفی
Hedieh Torabifard is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Her research focuses on applying computational and theoretical methods to study complex biological systems, particularly membrane transport proteins and bio-based ionic liquids. She directs the Torabifard Lab, which explores protein design, drug delivery systems, and sustainable materials.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Wayne State University (2017)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan (2020)
- M.Sc. in Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology (2011)
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University (2008)
Research interests include:
- Computational modeling of membrane transport proteins (e.g., fluoride channels, nucleosomes)
- Design of bio-based ionic liquids for green chemistry applications
- Molecular dynamics simulations of drug delivery systems (e.g., polymeric micelles)
Publications span computational biophysics, materials science, and protein engineering. Her work bridges theory and experiment, with applications in drug delivery and sustainable materials. The lab collaborates on projects involving protein design, ion transport mechanisms, and epigenetic regulation.
