Jason Peña
Physical virology, Brownian motion, and Statistical mechanics.
Bio
Jason Peña received his B.Sc. degree in Physics from the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM) in Mexico City. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Physics Department at UAM while pursuing his Master's degree in Physics. His research interests span a wide range of topics, including diffusion, trapping, and absorption processes, as well as theoretical biophysics and physical virology.
Research Overview
Jason's research interest and expertise spans diverse areas of physics, encompassing diffusion, trapping, and absorption processes, statistical thermodynamics, and Brownian motion. Currently, his focus lies on physical virology, specifically virus self-assembly, with the aim of understanding the fundamental principles governing viral morphogenesis and assembly pathways.
Recent Publications
Dagdug, L., Peña, J., & Pompa-García, I. (2024). Diffusion Under Confinement: A Journey Through Counterintuition. Springer Nature Switzerland.Peña J., Dagdug; L. Elliptical chemoreceptors: The key to an effective absorption. AIP Conf. Proc. 15 May 2023; 2731 (1): 050008.
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Contact
Metropolitan Autonomous University.
Physics Department, Complex Systems.
Building T, Room 323
Email:[email protected]