Antonio M. Ferreira
Theoretical/Computational Chemist | Drug Hunter | Scientific Software Architect | Building Scalable, Automated Platforms for AI-Driven Chemistry and Biology | Leader in Scientific Innovation and Team Growth
- Role
- Senior Director of Computational Chemistry at Think Bioscience
- Location
- Salem, NH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Antonio M. Ferreira
I design and lead the development of scalable, cloud-native platforms that power scientific discovery at the intersection of chemistry, physics, biology, and AI.With a foundation in computational chemistry — spanning quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, CADD, membrane transport, and AI/ML methods — I have built high-impact solutions across drug discovery, materials science, and chemical biology. My technical expertise ranges from molecular simulations and virtual screening to infrastructure automation using Kubernetes, AWS, and scientific workflow engines.In leadership roles, I have built and managed cross-functional teams, built world-class supercomputers, integrated computational platforms with experimental pipelines, and delivered scalable solutions that grow with organizational needs. I focus on blending scientific rigor with modern software architecture, enabling teams to move faster, explore deeper, and innovate more sustainably. I continue to drive methods development, ensuring our platforms evolve alongside scientific challenges.Specialties: Computational Chemistry | Scientific Software Architecture | Cloud-Native Scientific Infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Argo)| Team Leadership | Drug Discovery AI/ML | CADD | Quantum Chemistry | Scientific Automation | Cross-Functional Team Building | Strategic Planning for R&D Innovation
Experience
Senior Director of Computational Chemistry
Dec 2025 — Present
Education
United States Naval Academy
N/A, Physics
1986 — 1987
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics
1993
University of Memphis
Ph.D., Physical/Theoretical Chemistry
1993 — 2000
Syracuse University
B.A., Mathematics, Chemistry
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Protein Chemistry
- Drug Design
- Virtual Screening
- Molecular Modeling
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Physical Chemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Organic Chemistry
- Mpi
- Structural Biology
- Computational Biology
- Research
- Scientific Computing
- Molecular Dynamics
- Quantum Chemistry
- Modeling
- Docking
- Biophysical Chemistry
- Fluorescence
- Physics
- Algorithms
- Computational Modeling
- R
- Fortran
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Science
- Python
- Latex
- Biophysics
- Computational Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics
- High Performance Computing (Hpc)
- Spectroscopy
- Scientific Writing
- High Performance Computing
- Simulations
- Chemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Programming
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