Julian Tirado Rives
About Julian Tirado Rives
Julian Tirado Rives is a Senior Research Scientist at Yale University, where he has worked since 1990. He specializes in computational methods for drug design and conducts research on enzymatic and chemical reaction mechanisms using statistical mechanics simulations.
Work at Yale University
Julian Tirado Rives has been a Senior Research Scientist at Yale University since 1990. His role involves conducting advanced research in the field of computational chemistry, particularly focusing on the mechanisms of enzymatic and chemical reactions. Prior to his current position, he served as an Associate Research Scientist at Yale from 1990 to 2005. Over his extensive career at Yale, he has contributed to various research projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the understanding of chemical processes at the atomic level.
Education and Expertise
Julian Tirado Rives holds a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from Louisiana State University, where he studied from 1979 to 1985. He also completed a postdoctoral research associate program in Computational Chemistry at Purdue University from 1985 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in computational methods for drug design and statistical mechanics simulations.
Background
Julian Tirado Rives began his academic journey at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he earned a Licenciado en Ciencias Quimicas in Organic Chemistry from 1973 to 1977. His diverse educational experiences have shaped his research interests and methodologies, particularly in the development of force field parameters for simulations of organic molecules and biopolymers in solution.
Consulting Experience
In addition to his academic roles, Julian Tirado Rives serves as an independent consultant for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. He provides valuable insights and expertise in computational methods for drug design, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in the field to assist organizations in their research and development efforts.
Research Focus
Julian Tirado Rives conducts research that focuses on the mechanisms of enzymatic and chemical reactions at the atomic level. His work employs statistical mechanics simulations to explore these processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of chemical interactions and their implications in various scientific fields.