Sujay Ray

Sujay Ray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi. His research focuses on single-molecule biophysical approaches to study RNA and DNA dynamics, with applications in nanotechnology and structural biology. Dr. Ray holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Kent State University (2014).

• Education: Ph.D. Physics, Kent State University (2014)

His research interests include understanding molecular mechanisms of gene regulation through single-molecule microscopy, DNA/RNA structure-function relationships, and developing nanoscale devices using DNA origami. Notable work includes studies on G-quadruplex structures in telomeres and bacterial translation initiation dynamics.

Recent publications highlight advancements in DNA-based nanoengineering and single-molecule analysis of riboswitches and Holliday junctions. His work bridges physics, chemistry, and biology to uncover fundamental principles of molecular systems in living organisms.