Jessica Valle Orero

Jessica Valle Orero is an Assistant Professor at the American University of Paris (AUP) in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. She obtained her PhD in 2012 from the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, followed by postdoctoral research at Columbia University and the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. Her research focuses on the physics of biomolecules, particularly DNA and protein dynamics, employing advanced techniques like neutron scattering and single-molecule magnetic tweezers. She has taught courses at institutions including Columbia University and AUP since 2022.

• Education: MSci Physics (UCL, 2008), PhD Physics (ENS Lyon/ILL, 2012)
• Postdoctoral experience: Fernandez Lab, Columbia University (2013–2017); Biophysics Lab, ENS Paris (2018–2022)

Research interests include DNA fiber dynamics, protein folding mechanics, and the interplay between molecular and macroscopic scales. Her work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, with contributions to understanding DNA glass transitions and mechanical protein aging. Current research is conducted at ENS Paris, focusing on biophysical mechanisms of biomolecular systems.

Teaching spans applied statistics, environmental science, and foundational math courses at AUP. Over 30 peer-reviewed publications highlight her expertise in single-molecule biophysics and structural biology.