André Hurtado

About André Hurtado

I am a computational scientist focused on one core goal in drug discovery, helping teams…

Experience

1. High Performance Computing Researcher

   Barcelona Supercomputing Center

   Nov 2024 — Present · Barcelona, ES

   My team is focused on revolutionizing drug discovery through computational methodologies, I specialize in leveraging High-Performance Computing (HPC) to accelerate and enhance the drug discovery pipeline. My role involves utilizing advanced computational techniques, including molecular modeling, simulation, and data-driven approaches, to explore chemical and biological systems efficiently.Key contributions include:Implementing and optimizing HPC workflows to support large-scale simulations, such as molecular docking, dynamics, and quantum chemistry calculations.Integrating machine learning and AI frameworks with HPC to analyze and predict drug-target interactions.Collaborating with biochemists, data scientists, and engineers to bridge computational innovations with experimental validations.Ensuring computational infrastructure scalability and performance for complex data processing needs in cheminformatics and bioinformatics.Contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions by analyzing vast chemical libraries with precision and speed.With a focus on both technical expertise and scientific collaboration, I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of computational drug discovery to address unmet medical needs and improve human health.