Dr. William Goddard

Biography

William Goddard is the Charles Mary Ferkel Professor at the California Institute of Technology, specializing in chemistry, materials science, and applied physics. He earned his B.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1960 and completed his Ph.D. at Caltech in 1965. His academic career includes positions such as Noyes Research Fellow, Noyes Research Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of theoretical chemistry. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the fields of quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics, focusing on simulation design for biological, polymer, ceramic, and metal systems. His work emphasizes the development of new theories, methods, and software crucial for understanding chemical and biological materials without reliance on empirical data. Professor Goddard's research helps bridge various scales from quantum mechanics to macroscopic dynamics, enabling the prediction of protein structure and function as well as advancements in nanotechnology.

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