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David Doty is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis. His research interests include Molecular Computing, focusing on algorithmic self-assembly and chemical reaction networks, as well as DNA nanotechnology. Doty explores the intersection of theoretical computer science with physics, chemistry, and biology, investigating how computational structures emerge from natural processes. He has notably contributed to the field of algorithmic self-assembly and has developed the tile assembly model with Erik Winfree. His work in DNA nanotechnology examines how artificial DNA strands can be utilized to create nanoscale structures and dynamic logical circuits. By studying these molecular systems, such as test tube reactions and genetic regulatory networks, he aims to understand the fundamental logical and physical limits of computation. Doty's experimental research provides insights into the realistic physical models that relate existing computational theories. He has also been involved in teaching various courses at UC Davis, including ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) and ECS 220 (Theory of Molecular Computation).
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.