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Jianshu Cao is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research is focused on developing theoretical models to understand the structure and dynamics of complex molecular systems. He investigates various areas including energy transfer and conversion in photosynthesis, as well as quantum-classical correspondence. His work aims to achieve high efficiency in collecting and converting solar energy by studying the interplay of quantum coherence and environmental factors in natural photosynthetic systems. Additionally, he conducts single-molecule experiments to probe the dynamics at the molecular level, addressing issues such as information content of single-molecule data and the behavior of kinetic networks in enzymatic reactions. His research also delves into complex liquids and their properties, alongside studies in biomechanics to explore non-equilibrium mechanical processes at the cellular level.