Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Michigan - 2020
Hedieh Torabifard
Assistant Professor - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professional Preparation
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Wayne State University - 2017
Wayne State University - 2017
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Sharif University of Technology - 2011
Sharif University of Technology - 2011
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Shahid Beheshti University - 2008
Shahid Beheshti University - 2008
Research Areas
The primary goal of our research program is to apply computational and theoretical methods to study complicated and unsolved biological problems. Currently, we pursue two projects:1. Investigation of biological function and structure of membrane transport proteins to uncover more details about their unique and unusual properties and mechanisms. We study various systems including, but not limited to membrane proteins, nucleosomes, and enzymes.
2. Design of new bio-based ionic liquids to improve the green character of ionic liquids and to overcome the drawbacks of currently employed ionic liquids such as toxicity and low biodegradability. This study not only provides a valuable contribution to continued research in this field, but also makes a major impact on industry in the next few years.
Publications
The structural mechanism of eukaryotic fluoride channel activation and inhibition by monovalent cations 2026 - Other
Charge-Scaled Polarizable Force Field for Modeling Diffusion in Deep Eutectic Solvents 2026 - Journal Article
Identification of a novel TLR7 gain-of-function variant that underlies systemic lupus erythematosus 2026 - Other
Asymmetry-induced distinct mechanisms and the transporting role of sodium in bacterial fluoride channel Fluc 2026 - Other
Modeling Diffusion in Deep Eutectic Solvents Using a Charge-scaled Polarizable Force Field 2025 - Other
Awards
2. Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Research (ROAR) award, UT Dallas - UT Dallas [2024]
NS&M teaching award for Tenure Track Faculty - UT Dallas [2023]