Joseph G. Wakim, PhD

I am a postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), studying structural biology and functional genomics. Using biomolecular foundation models, I evaluate critical applications and safety considerations in drug discovery and biosecurity. In addition to my experience developing and evaluating data-driven models, I am also trained in physics-based applications. Before joining LLNL, I completed my PhD in the Spakowitz Laboratory at Stanford University, where I developed mechanistic models of chromatin organization, such as Chromo. I am also passionate about teaching and mentorship. I have contributed to the development and instruction of courses focused on machine learning applications in engineering and healthcare. Overall, I aim to leverage my training and experiences to promote public health and safety by advancing computational models and supporting STEM education. For more details, please see my CV or my News page.