dr. Matic Broz
Innovation isn't breaking the rules; it's writing new ones
I'm a computational biochemist and developer from Slovenia. I make AI tools for protein research available to everyone, and I help creators make informed decisions about creative software.
What I'm building
- ProteinIQ.io: A Next.js-based platform that allows anyone to use state-of-the-art biochem tools. No need to buy expensive GPUs or learn how to deploy models to the cloud. At ProteinIQ, everything works out of the box.
- Photutorial: Product recommendation service for creatives. Founded in 2020, we've reached 50+ million creators across 130+ countries, publishing 270+ expert reviews to help people choose the right creative tools.
Professional experience
- Founder of Photutorial and ProteinIQ.io (2020–present)
- ERASMUS+ Research Traineeship at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Jun 2022–Oct 2022)
- Online image licensing consulting (2022–present; intermittent)
- Research assistant & PhD Student at FKKT UM (2019–2023)
- Analytical laboratory technician at Cinkarna (2013–2018; seasonal)
Skills
- Molecular dynamics simulations: CHARMM, GROMOS, NAMD, VMD
- Biochem software: PyMOL, ChimeraX, Rosetta
- Data analysis & scientific computing: Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn), Excel, statistical analysis
- Machine learning & AI: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Keras, model training and evaluation
- Web development: React/Next.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS (vanilla, Tailwind), PHP (WordPress), Python backends
- DevOps & infrastructure: Docker, container orchestration, cloud deployment (AWS, GCP), CI/CD
- Photography & design: Photoshop, Lightroom, Inkscape, advanced IP licensing
- Content & marketing: SEO, technical writing, scientific communication
Publications
- Broz M, Oostenbrink C, Bren U. The Effect of Microwaves on Protein Structure: Molecular Dynamics Approach. J Chem Inf Model. 2024 Mar 25;64(6):2077-2083. doi: 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c01937. Epub 2024 Mar 13. PMID: 38477115; PMCID: PMC10966651.
- Broz M, Jukič M, Bren U. Naive Prediction of Protein Backbone Phi and Psi Dihedral Angles Using Deep Learning. Molecules. 2023 Oct 12;28(20):7046. doi: 10.3390/molecules28207046. PMID: 37894526; PMCID: PMC10609058.
- Broz M, Furlan V, Lešnik S, Jukič M, Bren U. The Effect of the Ala16Val Mutation on the Secondary Structure of the Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Mitochondrial Targeting Sequence. Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Nov 27;11(12):2348. doi: 10.3390/antiox11122348. PMID: 36552556; PMCID: PMC9774195.
- Broz M, Kolarič A, Jukič M, Bren U. Neuropilin (NRPs) Related Pathological Conditions and Their Modulators. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jul 29;23(15):8402. doi: 10.3390/ijms23158402. PMID: 35955539; PMCID: PMC9368954.