In 2024-2025, I teach four Biophysics Courses: Biophys370/Chem370 & Biophys433/Physics433 & Biophys430/Physics 430 & Biophys440/Chem440.

The Discovery of the DNA Double Helix and its Hidden Mysteries (Fall 2025) (Biophys120) is designed for students with no prior STEM background. It introduces the culture of scientific research while building foundational academic skills through the lens of the DNA double helix—one of the most transformative discoveries in science. It connects historical breakthroughs to modern research using interdisciplinary approaches that span biology, physics, and biophysics. Students will learn about classic experiments, attend seminars and research talks, and engage with guest scientists, while developing essential skills in scientific reading, writing, and communication.

Biocomplexity (Winter 2025) (Biophys433/Physics 433) introduces how complex behaviors and patterns emerge in biological systems, from cancer cell populations to developing embryos. This senior-level course will be offered in the winter for the first time in four years. It will provide students with essential quantitative tools to analyze these complexities. Students will learn methods to understand how changes occur in simple and complicated biological systems, study how networks work and evolve, and learn the mathematics behind chaotic behaviors. The course also covers techniques to describe how patterns form and change over time in biological contexts.

Medical Physics (Winter 2025) (Biophysics430/Physics430) introduces the physics of physiological processes (muscular, cardiovascular, neuronal, and renal), physics-based therapies, and biomedical imaging. Imaging techniques and physics-based treatments, such as radiotherapy, will be elucidated in the context of the underlying physical principles. Examples of imaging techniques include computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography. Part of the class will be dedicated to data and image analysis using the R-studio.

Physical and Chemical Principles Behind Biology and Medicine (Fall 2025) (Biophys370/Chem370)introduces key topics such as thermodynamics, kinetics, statistical mechanics, and spectroscopy, emphasizing their importance in biological processes and biomedical applications. This course provides a foundational understanding of molecular properties across various scientific disciplines by covering key concepts and their practical applications. It aims to bridge the gap between physical chemistry and biology, with the primary objective of equipping students with essential examples and analytical tools to comprehend the physical and chemical principles governing biological systems.

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