William Glass
About William Glass
William Glass is a Molecular Dynamics Research Scientist at Exscientia, specializing in alchemical free energy calculations for drug discovery. He holds a DPhil in Theoretical & Computational Chemistry - Biophysics from the University of Oxford and has experience in quantum chemical methods and large-scale simulations.
Work at Exscientia
William Glass has been employed at Exscientia as a Molecular Dynamics Research Scientist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on utilizing advanced simulation techniques to support drug discovery efforts. His work involves applying molecular dynamics simulations to understand the behavior of biological molecules, which is crucial for the development of new therapeutics.
Education and Expertise
William Glass holds a DPhil in Theoretical & Computational Chemistry - Biophysics from the University of Oxford, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Theoretical & Computational Chemistry at the same institution from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed an MChem in Chemistry at Cardiff University from 2011 to 2015. His expertise includes quantum chemical ab initio methods and alchemical free energy calculations, particularly in the context of drug discovery.
Background
William Glass began his academic journey at Cardiff University, where he completed his MChem in Chemistry. He then advanced to the University of Oxford, where he pursued both a Master of Science and a DPhil, focusing on Theoretical & Computational Chemistry. His research experience includes a position as a DPhil Researcher at the University of Oxford from 2016 to 2020 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York from 2020 to 2021.
Research Specializations
William Glass specializes in molecular dynamics and computational chemistry. His research involves atomistic and large-scale coarse-grained simulations, which are essential for understanding complex biological systems. He has a particular focus on alchemical free energy calculations, which play a significant role in the drug discovery process, helping to predict the binding affinities of potential drug candidates.