Paul Rothemund
Caltech Professor | DNA Nanotech & Molecular Programming
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Paul Rothemund is a pioneer in the field of DNA nanotechnology, revolutionizing the way we engineer and program molecular structures. As a Professor of Bioengineering at the California Institute of Technology, he has made groundbreaking contributions to the emerging field of DNA origami, creating complex nanoscale shapes and patterns using self-assembling DNA strands.
Rothemund's work has been featured in prestigious journals like Nature and Science, showcasing the vast potential of DNA as a construction material for nanotech applications in medicine, computing, and materials science. His engaging keynotes inspire audiences to rethink the limits of what's possible at the smallest scales.
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DNA folding, in detail
In 2007, Paul Rothemund gave TED a short summary of his specialty, DNA folding. Now he lays out in clear, abundant detail the immense promise of this field -- to create tiny machines that assemble themselves.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED×2 | 2008, 2007 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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