Dr. Jonathan Doye

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Biography

Jonathan Doye is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at Oxford University, having joined as a lecturer in 2006. He previously held positions at the University of Cambridge as a Junior Research Fellow and at the Royal Society as a University Research Fellow. Dr. Doye has extensively contributed to the field through his research on molecular simulations and has developed the oxDNA model, which is widely utilized for studying DNA biophysics and nanotechnology. His research interests include structural ordering processes in soft matter and biomolecular systems, with a focus on DNA origami and the mechanical properties of large DNA nanostructures. His work explores the relationship between the mechanical response of DNA structures to twists and stresses, as well as their self-assembly in the context of liquid crystals. Moreover, he investigates prokaryotic S-layers in bacterial cells and their structural properties using advanced prediction methods, contributing to our understanding of life’s evolutionary processes. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various research groups and has been recognized with the Royal Society Chemistry Harrison Memorial Prize.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG

Professor of Theoretical Chemistry, focusing on advanced molecular simulations.

Junior Research Fellow

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Conducted research on atomic clusters under the supervision of David Wales.

Royal Society University Research Fellow

2001-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Undertook research in the field of theoretical chemistry.

Awards

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Royal Society Chemistry Harrison Memorial Prize

2000-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.