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Gaurav Arya is a Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. His research laboratory focuses on utilizing physics-based computational tools to achieve a fundamental, molecular-level understanding of a diverse range of biological soft-material systems. This work aims to discover new phenomena and develop innovative technologies, employing methods that largely hinge on statistical mechanics, molecular modeling, and simulations. His current research interests can be categorized into four main themes: genome organization and regulation; the fabrication and applications of polymer-nanoparticle composites; the packaging of viral DNA; and advancements in DNA nanotechnology. He has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field, which are evidenced by numerous publications in high-impact journals. Arya is committed to exploring the intersections of physics, biology, and engineering to push the boundaries of what is known about molecular systems.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
New York University • New York, NY
Duke University • Durham, NC
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)