Overview

The group of Jeffery G. Saven uses theory, computation, and experiment to study biomolecules, polymers, and condensed phase systems. Most of the research involves the application of statistical mechanics to liquids and macromolecules.

A current emphasis involves computational design of proteins and peptides. Computational tools are being developed for understanding the properties of protein sequences consistent with a chosen three-dimensional structure. The group works closely with experimental groups at Penn and at other universities. Most group members are involved in joint theoretical/experimental projects.

Our interests involve redesign of natural proteins, water-soluble variants of integral membrane proteins, and the design of biomolecular materials.

See also the page for Saven at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania.