Dr. David Rueda

Professor

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Biography

David Rueda is a Professor at Imperial College London since 2012. He previously held positions at Wayne State University as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan. Rueda obtained his Doctor ès Sciences degree and Diploma in Chemical Engineering from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focuses on using single-molecule imaging techniques to study the structural dynamics that regulate essential biological processes involving proteins and nucleic acids across different scales, from molecules to cells. He is particularly interested in elucidating the mechanistic aspects of DNA and RNA processing, chromatin structure remodeling, DNA replication and repair, gene editing, RNA transcription, and splicing localization. Through single-molecule microscopy, he aims to uncover reaction intermediates that are otherwise obscured in ensemble-averaged experiments, allowing for the direct observation of these transient states.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-09-28 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading research on single-molecule imaging to study biological processes.

Associate Professor

2011-08-15 — 2012-08-31

Wayne State University • Detroit, United States

Conducted research and taught courses in Chemistry.

Assistant Professor

2005-08-15 — 2011-08-15

Wayne State University • Detroit, United States

Focused on research in single-molecule techniques in Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2001-08-01 — 2005-08-15

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, United States

Postdoctoral researcher in the field of Biophysics.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.