Dr. David Beck

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Beck is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington, where he also holds an adjunct position in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. He serves as the Director of the eScience Institute and the Scientific Software Engineering Center. His research interests focus on systems biology, particularly microbial cultures and communities, and the development of techniques for analysis and comparison of -omics datasets, with implications for biogeochemical cycles, biofuels, and human health. Beck has a strong background in biophysical chemistry, having authored significant work in molecular mechanics and software development for silico drug design in high-performance computing environments. His contributions to data mining and management are integral to handling large biological datasets. Dr. Beck's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Computer Science from Drexel University.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Research

— Present

eScience Institute • Seattle, WA

Led the research initiatives and coordinated projects focused on data-intensive analytics in biology and chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Conducted research in Bioengineering.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Worked in Medicinal Chemistry.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.