The Biophysical Society of Canada is proud to announce Dr. Peter Tieleman as a Fellow, recognizing his outstanding contributions to biophysics. Dr. Tieleman is a Canada Research Chair in Molecular Simulation at the University of Calgary and has been a pioneering leader in membrane simulation research for over two decades.
Dr. Tieleman’s groundbreaking work in simulating complex membrane systems has transformed our understanding of lipid bilayers and biological membranes. His innovative simulations have reshaped the way we understand the structure, energetics, and dynamics of membranes and their components. He was the first to simulate membrane proteins in a realistic lipid environment and to study lipid-protein interactions at the atomistic level—a remarkable achievement that has had a lasting impact on the field of biophysics.
One of Dr. Tieleman’s most significant contributions is his role in the development of the MARTINI coarse-grained force field, a powerful tool that revolutionized molecular dynamics simulations of biological membranes. MARTINI has become an essential resource for researchers worldwide, enabling the study of complex biological systems with unprecedented precision and extending the scope of computational investigations exponentially.
With over 280 publications and more than 41,000 citations, Dr. Tieleman’s work has had a profound and far-reaching influence on biophysics. His exceptional achievements are widely recognized both nationally and internationally, and his election as a Fellow of the Biophysical Society of Canada is a testament to his transformative impact on the field.
