Dr. Sebastian Doniach

Professor

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Biography

Professor Sebastian Doniach is an Emeritus Faculty member at Stanford University, specializing in Applied Physics and Physics. His research focuses on understanding how biomolecules relate to atomic structure and involves using scattering techniques with synchrotron X-rays at SLAC and Argonne National Laboratory. Doniach's recent studies have highlighted the role of small RNA molecules in the genome of eukaryotes and their function in gene expression, particularly through the study of riboswitches and their interaction with protein transcription factors. His group's work on bio-simulation aims to depict the changes in molecular structure and dynamics at an atomic resolution, with efforts to model the conformational changes in molecular motors like DNA polymerase. Further research involves addressing large Coulomb forces impacting DNA RNA through computational methods and statistical mechanics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1979-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in Applied Physics and Physics.

Visiting Fellow

1987-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Los Alamos National Laboratory • Los Alamos, New Mexico

Conducted collaborative research projects.

Director

1973-01-01 — 1978-01-01

Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory • Stanford, California

Directed research projects utilizing synchrotron radiation.

Courses

APPPHYS 291 (Sum) BIOPHYS 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) APPPHYS 290 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) BIOPHYS 300 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) PHYSICS 190 (Spr, Sum) PHYSICS 490 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) PHYSICS 205 (Aut, Win, Spr)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.