Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics
IACM is one of the few research institutes in Europe dedicated to promoting the use of advanced mathematics in natural sciences and engineering
PAPAMOKOS GEORGIOS
Dr. George V. Papamokos is a computational chemist and biophysicist, currently serving as a Senior Scientist at FORTH-IACM. Dr. Papamokos entered the Chemistry Department achieving the fifth best score, and during his studies, he was awarded an Erasmus Scholarship to study at Trinity College Dublin. With BSc in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry from the University of Ioannina, Dr. Papamokos has a solid foundation in theoretical and physical chemistry, which he has continuously built upon through a career that spans multiple international research institutions, including the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, German Research School for Computational Biophysics, Jülich-Germany, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, and the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA). Over the years, he has held positions that reflect his versatility and leadership in computational science, from Research Scientist roles to invited lecturer positions, highlighting his commitment to advancing research and education in the field.
Dr. Papamokos’s research interests lie at the convergence of quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and computational biophysics. His work uniquely integrates computational and theoretical methods to explore the behavior of biomolecules under complex environmental conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Papamokos has been instrumental in projects exploring the structural aspects of biomolecules and their functional implications in various physiological and stress-induced environments. His publications include high-impact papers on the molecular recognition of unsaturated fatty acids in serum albumin, the dynamic behavior of polybutadiene under nanoconfinement. Notably, his contributions in computational epigenetics have been recognized as pioneering, particularly his studies on the structural role of combinatorially modified histone tails in chromatin interactions.
Dr. Papamokos has participated in EU-sponsored projects under the ESPA Thalis and Pythagoras II programs. His collaboration with leading experts across academia and industry, such as his partnership with Illy café at the SISSA, underscores his adaptability and dedication to interdisciplinary research.
As an educator, Dr. Papamokos has mentored numerous students in both undergraduate and graduate programs, guiding them through the complexities of computational biochemistry, high-performance computing, and molecular modeling. He has held several adjunct and visiting lecturer positions, where he developed and taught advanced courses in biophysics, structural biology, and computational methods, including courses tailored for the German Research School for Simulation Sciences. He has been a Review Editor for Frontiers in Chemistry and a reviewer for journals including ACS Macromolecules, PhysChemChemPhys, and Current Medicinal Chemistry.
Dr. Papamokos’s research interests lie at the convergence of quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and computational biophysics. His work uniquely integrates computational and theoretical methods to explore the behavior of biomolecules under complex environmental conditions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Papamokos has been instrumental in projects exploring the structural aspects of biomolecules and their functional implications in various physiological and stress-induced environments. His publications include high-impact papers on the molecular recognition of unsaturated fatty acids in serum albumin, the dynamic behavior of polybutadiene under nanoconfinement. Notably, his contributions in computational epigenetics have been recognized as pioneering, particularly his studies on the structural role of combinatorially modified histone tails in chromatin interactions.
Dr. Papamokos has participated in EU-sponsored projects under the ESPA Thalis and Pythagoras II programs. His collaboration with leading experts across academia and industry, such as his partnership with Illy café at the SISSA, underscores his adaptability and dedication to interdisciplinary research.
As an educator, Dr. Papamokos has mentored numerous students in both undergraduate and graduate programs, guiding them through the complexities of computational biochemistry, high-performance computing, and molecular modeling. He has held several adjunct and visiting lecturer positions, where he developed and taught advanced courses in biophysics, structural biology, and computational methods, including courses tailored for the German Research School for Simulation Sciences. He has been a Review Editor for Frontiers in Chemistry and a reviewer for journals including ACS Macromolecules, PhysChemChemPhys, and Current Medicinal Chemistry.