معرفی
Prof. Zacharias Martin is a Professor of Molecular Dynamics at the TUM School of Natural Sciences at Technische Universität München (TUM). His research focuses on computational studies of biomolecular structure and dynamics, particularly using molecular simulations to understand protein-nucleic acid interactions and aggregation mechanisms. He has held academic positions at institutions including the Free University of Berlin, University of Houston, and Jacobs University Bremen before joining TUM in 2009.
- Education: PhD (1991) from Free University of Berlin, habilitation (Humboldt University Berlin), postdoctoral training at University of Colorado (USA).
- Research Themes: Biomolecular simulation methodologies, protein folding pathways, amyloid aggregation, and drug design via cyclic peptides.
His work bridges computational biophysics with experimental biology, addressing fundamental questions in molecular recognition and disease mechanisms. Notable contributions include studies on γ-secretase modulation, fibril formation dynamics, and AI-driven biomolecular modeling. He has received accolades such as the Faculty of 1000 Membership (2009) and DFG scholarships.
Current projects emphasize FAIR data principles in simulations, mechanistic insights into Alzheimer's-related amyloid β dynamics, and developing tools like cPEPmatch for peptide-based drug discovery.
