Jonathan Doye

Jonathan Doye is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Oxford, Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on theoretical studies of soft matter and biomolecular systems, including DNA biophysics, DNA nanotechnology, liquid crystals, and quasicrystals. His group develops computational models such as oxDNA, a coarse-grained simulation tool for DNA systems, which is widely used in DNA nanotechnology research. He also investigates the mechanical properties of DNA nanostructures and explores the use of DNA origami for self-assembly. His work spans multiple areas, including nematic liquid crystals and prokaryotic S-layers, with an emphasis on structural ordering and functional insights.

Jonathan Doye is a theoretical chemist at the University of Oxford, specializing in the study of DNA, soft matter, and quasicrystals. His research focuses on the theoretical modeling of complex systems, including the thermodynamics and kinetics of DNA strand displacement, the structural properties of DNA models, and the global optimization of clusters. Doye's work explores the interplay between potential energy landscapes and the structural evolution of materials, with applications in nanotechnology and biomolecular systems. His publications often address the role of potential range, salt dependence, and sequence-specific interactions in DNA behavior and cluster formation.