Aayush Gupta, PhD
AI/ML 🤝 Computational Chemistry Scientist | EB1A i140 'Einstein' Visa Approved | Drug Discovery | Molecular Modeling | Protein & Materials Innovation | Entrepreneur
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Aayush is an innovative AI/ML & computational chemistry scientist with over 10 years of combined academic and industrial experience. His research focus is at the nexus of AI, Physics and Chemistry, he seamlessly integrates AI into advanced quantum and classical molecular modeling. He is proficient in machine learning, programming, and data science, and is well- versed with AWS, Linux servers, and GPUs. Aayush has a strong background in developing ML-based computational workflows for solving molecular properties and protein-drug modeling. He has consistently displayed entrepreneurial and independent research skills throughout his career. He has a proven track record of publishing as a first author in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing his ability to generate new ideas, develop prototypes, and document his findings. Passionate about learning and innovation, Aayush is committed to pushing “AI for Science” forward.
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Experience (13 roles)
Machine Learning Scientist II (Computational Chemistry)
CurrentInnovating AI/ML/CompChem for new modalities in drug discovery
Entrepreneur in Residence | Startup Incubation
Independent Venture Lab · Self-employed
- Explored an early-stage product concept in AI-driven drug discovery, focusing on customer discovery, product-market fit, and rapid prototyping. - Collaborated with technical experts to validate key assumptions and assess feasibility. - Sharpened my skills in lean startup strategy, agile developm...
Senior Scientist, Computational Chemistry & AI
- Designed and implemented CompChem tools to review molecules when pushed through synthesis and assays. I developed AI/CompChem tools helped support DeepCure’s $24M funding milestone. - Implemented full-stack molecular dynamics, end-state (ABFE/RBFE) and visualization analysis pipeline from scratch ...
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Education (2)
University of Illinois Chicago
Aug 2016 - Feb 2022
- Completed an accelerated MS degree in Chemistry (on-the-fly). - Gained extensive expertise in the fields of AI, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics. - Demonstrated a stellar track record as a first author, contributing to multiple impactful publications, showcasing strong research capabilities. - Honored as a two-time recipient of the Chancellor’s Student Service Award. - Successfully organized engaging workshops, events, and meetups to foster collaboration and facilitate knowledge sharing among scientific enthusiasts.
Institute Of Chemical Technology
Aug 2012 - May 2016
- Successfully published a first-author paper in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal. - Strengthened my engineering skills through rigorous coursework. - Gained invaluable firsthand experience in the realm of research.
Skills (26)
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Certifications (2)▼
Honored Listee
Marquis Who's Who
Theoretical Chemistry Workshop
Indian National Science Academy - INSA
Publications (4)▼
Profiling SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (MPRO) Binding to Repurposed Drugs Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Classical and Neural Network-Trained Force Fields
ACS Combinatorial Science · Oct 29, 2020
Machine Learning-Enabled Pipeline for Large-Scale Virtual Drug Screening
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling · Aug 17, 2021
Artificial Intelligence Guided Conformational Mining of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
Nature Communications Biology · Jun 20, 2022
Unexpected Bending in Monolayered Silicene: A Density Functional Theoretical Approach
Journal of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry; Elsevier · Nov 7, 2016
Languages (2)▼
Volunteer Experience (3)▼
Panelist at Graduate School Reality Check & Science Coach
CurrentAmerican Chemical Society
Apr 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos
Organizer - Biophysics Networking Event at Chicago
Biophysical Society
Sep 2019 · 1 mo
Mentor at Science Club
CurrentNorthwestern University
Sep 2018 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Honors & Awards (3)▼
Chancellor’s Student Service Award
Issued by University of Illinois at Chicago · Mar 2020
Associated with University of Illinois Chicago The Chancellor’s Student Service Award (CSSA) honors students who have made an outstanding contribution to the University through campus and community service. Honoring outstanding students
Students Presenter Award
Issued by Graduate College · Apr 2017
Associated with University of Illinois Chicago
Project 5-100 - Scholarship
Issued by Ministry of Education and Science, Russian Federation · May 2015
Associated with Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) - MIPT, Phystech
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