- Theoretical and Computational Physical Chemistry
- Molecular Biophysics
- Enhanced Sampling Techniques
- +۴ مورد دیگر
Ioan Andricioaei is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the School of Physical Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical and computational molecular biophysics, particularly in developing novel sampling techniques and simulating biomolecular processes. Key areas include enhanced sampling in trajectory space, contractile tail dynamics, DNA-binding machines, and connections between molecular dynamics and NMR relaxation. Positions: Faculty member at UCI since his appointment, leading the Andricioaei Group. Education: Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry (not explicitly stated but inferred from research trajectory). Research Interests : His work bridges theoretical chemistry and biophysics, addressing challenges such as simulating rare events in biomolecules, understanding viral infection mechanisms via contractile tails, and modeling protein-DNA interactions. Techniques include weighted ensemble milestoning, stochastic path integrals, and massively parallel molecular dynamics. Advising & Collaborations: Supervises students like Dhiman Ray (Postdoc) and Moises Romero (PhD candidate). Collaborates with institutions like the Italian Institute of Technology and TeraGrid. Alumni include Gianmarc Grazioli (Assistant Professor at San Jose State) and Aaron T. Frank (Assistant Professor at University of Michigan). Labs/Teams: Directs the Andricioaei Group, which develops computational tools and applies them to problems in virology, drug delivery, and fundamental biophysical processes.








