Post by The University of Iowa - College of Engineering

Exciting news from the University of Iowa! Jonah Marks, a PhD candidate in chemical and biochemical engineering, developed an innovative algorithm that makes it easier for scientists to identify transition states in chemical reactions, an important process that drives the design of new medicines, better catalysts, and advanced materials. This breakthrough caught the attention of Jonathon Vandezande at a Boston-based computational chemistry start-up called Rowan Scientific. They partnered with Jonah and his advisor, Joe Gomes, to make the tool widely accessible. Today, their tool is freely available on Rowan’s cloud-based platform, helping researchers around the world accelerate discovery. This collaboration is a great example of how academic research and industry can work together to turn complex ideas into practical tools for the global scientific community. Congratulations to Jonah, Joe, and the Rowan team for making science more accessible and impactful! https://lnkd.in/g7bukYnj Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering #Innovation #ResearchImpact #ChemicalEngineering #MachineLearning #MLFSM