Dr. Rosa Di Felice

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Biography

Rosa Di Felice is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southern California, involved in the Department of Quantitative and Computational Biology. She is currently serving as a Visiting Professor at IIT Mumbai, India, and has held various roles at USC since 2005, including Associate Professor and Research Director at CNR-NANO Institute in Modena, Italy. Di Felice's research focuses on theoretical biophysics and computational physics, particularly concerning biological molecules and their interactions with surfaces. She has published extensively, contributing to journals such as Nature Nanotechnology and Physical Review, with topics ranging from DNA interactions and molecular dynamics simulations to charge transfer in biologically relevant systems. Her methodological developments address electron transfer rates and computational tools for biological applications, making significant impacts in the fields of physics, chemistry, and nanosciences. Di Felice’s work supports collaborations with experimental groups, guiding research in molecular dynamics and quantum computational applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-11-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA, USA

Teaching and guiding research in physics and astronomy, with a focus on computational biology.

Visiting Professor

2023-10-04 — 2023-11-27

IIT Mumbai • Mumbai, India

Engagement in research collaboration in the field of theoretical biophysics.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — 2022-10-31

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA, USA

Oversaw course development and led research initiatives in computational biology.

Awards

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Best Paper Award

2020-06-15

Requirements for University of Southern California

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
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