Dr. Greg Stephens

Associate Professor

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Biography

Greg J Stephens is an Associate Professor at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), where he leads the Biological Physics Theory Unit. He has a solid educational background, having obtained his Bachelor’s degree with High Honors in Physics from Ohio University, followed by a Master’s degree in Physics from Syracuse University, and a PhD in Physics from the University of Maryland. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of biological physics and theoretical modeling, exploring complex behaviors in biological systems. Before joining OIST, he served as an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and held postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton University and Los Alamos National Laboratory. His contributions to the field are evidenced by his numerous publications in prestigious journals, where he has explored topics such as behavioral dynamics in Caenorhabditis elegans and honey bee colony tracking. With an extensive academic career, he continues to contribute to advancements in understanding complex biological systems through rigorous theoretical frameworks and innovative research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology • Onna, Japan

Leading the Biological Physics Theory Unit, researching complex biological behaviors.

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tenured position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ, USA

Conducting research at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Los Alamos National Laboratory • Los Alamos, NM, USA

Engaged in theoretical physics research.