Theoretical and computational study of biological molecules:

Our aim is to develop theoretical frameworks to describe the biological functions in terms of statistical physics, and use computational approach to simulate real biological systems. Biological molecules, such as protein and DNA, achieve their functions through functional motions. Those motions of course follow the law of physics, however each molecule has been designed through evolution to perform a unique function. Our research focuses on the role of conformational dynamics of biological molecules on their functions. Using computation, we can simulate how the molecules are actually moving.