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Tom Keyes studies biomolecules in water using fundamental statistical mechanics and computer simulation, simultaneously developing algorithms for fast and efficient sampling of large systems. He is a passionate believer in "small science," maintaining a research group that is small and informal, allowing him to be involved in the details of each student’s research daily. The Keyes Group pursues theoretical and computational biophysical chemistry, collaborating with notable figures such as his postdoctoral advisor, Irwin Oppenheim from MIT. Current research projects include creating replica exchange simulations, energy landscape theory for chaperonin-assisted protein folding, and developing potential models for aqueous spectroscopy solvation. His group is known for extensive use of supercomputer resources and is engaged in impactful research supported by various grants from institutions like the Department of Energy and NIH. Keyes has been recognized for his teaching and research contributions, receiving awards like the Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellow.
Boston University • Boston, MA
Leading research in theoretical and computational biophysical chemistry, supervising students and conducting advanced studies.
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