CURRENT PROJECTS
Multimodal Molecular Structure, Natural Language, Reaction Knowledge Representation, and Knowledge Base Construction
Create a dynamic, searchable database and knowledge base(s) for chemical information
Leveraging NCSA Supercomputing Resources to Develop a MMLI Database
Transition cyberinfrastructure to production, providing an expanding user base with real-time, self-serve access to datasets and compute resources
AlphaSynthesis: Developing Algorithm Toolkit for Supporting Molecular Synthesis
Develop tools for supporting both chemical retrosynthesis and retrobiosynthesis and apply AI-driven approaches to integrate them to find the best plans and deploy on chemical synthesizers.
AI-Driven Biosynthesis Planning
Develop an integrated pathway design tool that captures novel enzymes, thermodynamic considerations, and enzyme redesign
Molecular Lego Kit Maker
Create a highly optimized algorithm that can be applied to a wide range of different molecular functions
LEAD RESEARCHERS

Jian Peng
Associate Professor

Martin D. Burke
Thrust 3 Leader

Scott E. Denmark
Thrust 2 Leader

Jiawei Han
Professor; Executive Committee

Heng Ji
Thrust 1 Leader

Costas D. Maranas
Professor; Executive Committee

Kenton McHenry
Associate Director for Software, NCSA

Saurabh Sinha
Professor

Richard Zanibbi
Professor

Huimin Zhao
Director; Executive Committee