Peter Jung's research focus is on the physics of biological systems.
He tries to understand the organization and function of living systems
in terms of concepts and principles from physics. To do so he uses an
array of methods ranging from analytical theory to detailed
computational modeling. All projects are integrated with experimental
research performed by his collaborators elsewhere. Students in his
group take courses and labs in the biological sciences. Students who
have graduated from his group have been able to take advantage of
amply available postdoctoral employment opportunities in physics,
biology, bioengineering and medical sciences.
In 2004, Jung was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (Division of Biological Physics) `` For distinguished contributions to statistical and nonlinear physics far from equilibrium and for elucidating the role of noise in biological systems''.
In his free time, Jung likes running or hiking on the Athens trails, or enjoys the beautiful outdoors of southeast Ohio.
