Professor Alan Mark

Professor Alan Mark is a professor in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences at The University of Queensland. His research interests include computational chemistry, computer simulation, protein folding, free energy calculations, molecular dynamics, membrane proteins, and molecular modelling. He is affiliated with the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences and has a group website at http://compbio.biosci.au.edu.au. His staff profile can be viewed at http://staff.scmb.uq.edu.au/staff/alan-mark.

Alan E. Mark is a Professor of Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Queensland, specializing in molecular simulation, particularly using the GROMOS molecular dynamics approach. His research focuses on protein folding, free energy calculations, and the development of biomolecular force fields. Mark's work includes the creation of force field parameter sets, such as GROMOS53A5 and 53A6, and the development of tools like the Automated Topology Builder (ATB) for generating force field parameters. His studies explore the mechanisms of peptide folding, antimicrobial peptide action, and lipid bilayer pore formation. Mark's research integrates simulation with experimental data to understand biomolecular processes at the atomic level.