Computational Physical Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Poutsma's research focuses on the application of computational methods to aspects of biochemistry and organic chemistry which cannot be studied experimentally. The majority of the systems are investigated by ab initio calculations (also known as quantum mechanical calculations) or molecular dynamics simulations.

 Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

  B.S. Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1991

  Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, UCLA, 1997
  Advisor: Professor Kendall N. Houk

  Postdoc The Scripps Research Institute, 2000
  Advisor: Professor Charles L. Brooks, III

  NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship