معرفی
Maryam Ghasemitarei is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, Finland, affiliated with the Multiscale Statistical and Quantum Physics research group. Her academic position focuses on advanced computational research using molecular dynamics simulations to investigate biomolecular systems under oxidative stress conditions induced by plasma applications.
Her research interests encompass:
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations for biomolecular systems
- Biophysical effects of nitro-oxidative stress on protein structures
- Plasma medicine applications in cancer therapy and virology
- Atomistic modeling of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions
- Nanomaterials for photocatalytic energy applications
- Light propagation mechanisms in biological tissues
Analysis of Dr. Ghasemitarei's publication record (2011-2025) reveals a consistent trajectory in computational biophysics, with recent emphasis (2021-2025) on molecular mechanisms of protein oxidation in viral systems and cancer therapy. Her work demonstrates sophisticated application of reactive and non-reactive molecular dynamics to study cysteine oxidation effects on SARS-CoV-2 proteins, hVDAC1 channel functionality, and plasma radical interactions with tumor cells, while maintaining foundational contributions in nanomaterials and biophotonics.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Research Funding:
- No information regarding student supervision, doctoral advising, or research grant acquisitions was specified in the source documentation.
Research Infrastructure:
- Active member of the Multiscale Statistical and Quantum Physics research group at Aalto University's Department of Applied Physics, utilizing high-performance computing resources for molecular dynamics simulations.
