Qi Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of BiochemistryEducation
Ph.D., Chemistry, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech), Socorro
B.S. Chemistry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing
Research or Areas of Specialty
I utilize molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the structure and dynamics of complex biomolecular systems. My work spans a range of systems including lipid bilayers, transmembrane proteins, liposomes, curved membranes, and multilayer bilayer systems. I design and conduct MD simulations to explore membrane-protein interactions, bilayer mechanics, and dynamic structural changes, using both atomistic models. This research provides mechanistic insights into membrane-associated processes relevant to biophysics and biomedical applications.
Recognitions
- June 2024, Britton Chance Award, International Society on Oxygen Transport to Tissue (ISOTT)
- May 2023, Graduate Teaching Award, Chemistry Department, New Mexico Tech
- February 2023 & 2021, Travel Award, Biophysical Society Annual Meeting
- May 2020, Travel Award, International Conference on Engineering Synthetic Cells and Organelles (SYNCELL2020)
- March 2020, Top Graduate Winner in three-minute speech competition, New Mexico Tech Student Research Symposium
- July 2016, Outstanding Individuals, Beijing Technology and Business University summer social practice (Internship)
Classes at PC
- General Chemistry II
- Biochemistry I
- Biochemistry I Laboratory
- Biochemistry II
- Biochemistry II Laboratory
Organizations
- International Society on Oxygen Transport to Tissue (ISOTT)
- Executive Committee Member
- ISOTT 2024, New Mexico Tech
- Core Organizing Team Member
Publications
Davoudi, S., Wang, Q., Patel, H. P., Pias, S. C. and Ghysels, A. (2022). Mechanism of oxygen “buffering” by caveolae. In press.
Pias, S. C., Wang, Q., & Dotson, R. J. (2021). Metabolism, measurement and modelling: understanding and exploiting tissue oxygenation. The Journal of Physiology, 599(6), 1743-1744.
Wang, Q., Dotson, R. J., Angles, G., & Pias, S. C. (2020). Simulation Study of Breast Cancer Lipid Changes Affecting Membrane Oxygen Permeability. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1269, 15–21.