About
Subhajit Roy
Highly motivated PhD candidate specializing in computational biophysics with expertise in DNA nanotechnology, molecular dynamics simulation, and machine learning. Experienced in developing novel computational tools (oxDNA, oxView) and applying deep learning to structural biology problems. Strong track record of publications, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and translating computational insights into experimental validation. Passionate about advancing scientific computing through innovative algorithm development and open-source contributions.
Tempe, AZ
Education
Academic background
Physics, PhD
August 2022 – Spring 2027Petr Šulc's Lab, Arizona State University
Computational design and analysis of genetic materials, focusing on DNA origami self-assembly.
CGPA 3.94 / 4.00
Physics, Integrated BS-MS
August 2017 – July 2022UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences
Master's Thesis: PLAS-5k binding affinity database and retrosynthesis prediction using deep learning. Advisor: Prof. Deva Priyakumar, IIIT Hyderabad.
CGPA 7.3 / 10.0
Recognition
Awards & honors
NSF Travel Award (2025) and ASU Graduate Travel Award for conference participation
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship — a prestigious national fellowship awarded to the top 1% of students in India pursuing a PhD in sciences
Vijyoshi Science Camp 2018 — selected participant at IISc Bangalore (organized by KVPY)
Teaching & Research Assistantships — Arizona State University (2022–Present)
Talks
Presentations & conferences
FNANO 2025 — presented oxDNA software ecosystem developments and applications
Science Leadership Workshop 2020 — participant
Big Data 2020 — Centre for Mathematical Sciences and Applications, Harvard University
AWS World Summit Online 2020 — attended cloud computing and ML sessions
Journal of Physical Chemistry Workshop — IISER Kolkata, June 2018
Community
Service & outreach
Member — Biophysical Society Student Chapter, Arizona
Science Outreach — presenter at Biodesign Open Door, ASU BioFest 2023 & 2024, Bioscience Network ACP, ASU Homecoming
Community Engagement — represented ASU Physics Department at Luke Air Force Base Air Day 2024
Event Organizer — hosted career conversation sessions and the BPS student chapter image contest for calendars
Before the PhD
Additional projects
A handful of things built during the BS-MS years, outside of biophysics.