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Giovanni Zocchi is a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, specializing in Molecular Biophysics and Nanoscience. His research interests encompass the study of biological macromolecules, focusing on mechano-chemical coupling and the mechanical properties of proteins and DNA. He employs novel nanomechanical optical techniques to investigate conformational changes in biological macromolecules, revealing insights into the viscoelastic properties of enzymes and the elasticity of short DNA molecules. Zocchi's group has pioneered methods in nanorheology to probe these deformations with sub-Angstrom resolution. His experiments have contributed significantly to understanding protein folding and the nonlinear mechanics of DNA. By controlling enzyme activity through mechanical manipulation at the molecular level, Zocchi aims to develop the next generation of molecular devices, merging concepts from materials science with biological systems.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.