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Vincent Voelz is a Professor and Associate Department Chair in Chemistry at Temple University. His research employs biomolecular simulation, statistical mechanics, and Bayesian inference to study protein folding mechanisms, ligand binding, and computational drug design. Voelz was promoted to Full Professor in 2024 and directs a research group developing advanced computational methods for biomolecular modeling.
Education:
- Postdoctoral training at Stanford University (2007-2011)
- Ph.D. from University of California, San Francisco (2007)
- B.A. from University of Minnesota (1999)
Research Focus:
- Markov state modeling of biomolecular dynamics
- Peptidomimetic design and optimization
- Distributed computing approaches
- Bayesian inference methods
- Free energy calculations
His recent publications demonstrate innovations in enhanced sampling techniques, Folding@home distributed computing applications, and computational methods for protein design. Research trends include improving force field accuracy, advancing Markov state model methodologies, and applying computational approaches to drug discovery challenges including COVID-19 therapeutics.
Scientific Awards:
- Temple University CST Distinguished Teaching Award
- NIH R01 grant for biomolecular simulation research
As principal investigator, Voelz mentors graduate students in computational chemistry and bioinformatics. Recent PhD graduates include Tim Marshall, Dylan Novack, and Robert Raddi. Research is supported by NIH grants including an R01 from NIGMS. The Voelz Lab maintains the Owlsnest HPC cluster and contributes to the Folding@home distributed computing project.
Laboratory Resources:
- Owlsnest HPC cluster
- Folding@home distributed computing
- Bayesian Inference of Conformational Populations (BICePs)
- Advanced Markov state modeling frameworks
