MSc in Chemistry - Biophysical/Computational Chemistry in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University

Biophysical chemistry explores the intersection of chemical and biological systems, focusing on their structural properties. Our faculty specialize in studying biomolecular transport mechanisms, particularly diffusion, viscosity, and electrophoresis. Their work encompasses analyzing the structure, dynamics, and functionality of biological macromolecules, developing theoretical and computational approaches for biological functions, modeling critical DNA-related processes like replication and repair, and investigating nucleic acid structures and interactions.

Researchers employ various physical chemistry techniques to examine biological systems. These include advanced spectroscopic methods like nuclear magnetic resonance and x-ray crystallography.

The university maintains a strong cyber infrastructure supporting research computing, featuring high-performance systems, grid computing networks, data storage solutions, and visualization tools. Georgia State fosters a collaborative environment with increasing numbers of academic researchers, including faculty and doctoral candidates from diverse fields and institutions, while expanding its high-capacity supercomputing grid. The Chemistry Department has a proven track record of utilizing computational approaches to advance scientific inquiry.