Hello!

I am a fifth year PhD candidate in the Andricioaei group at University of California, Irvine  

My research interests are in understanding important biophysical processes (like protein-folding, protein-ligand binding and permeation of solutes through lipid membranes) using molecular dynamics simulations. In particular, due to the long timescales involved (usually microseconds - milliseconds), I use enhanced sampling methods such as Metadynamics, Umbrella Sampling and Weighted Ensemble methods to ensure that the phase space is sufficiently sampled, Please check  "Research & Projects" page for more details. 

I completed my bachelors in Chemical Engineering integrated with Masters in Chemistry from BITS Pilani, India. My research in chemical engineering was focused on computational fluid dynamics, where I worked on the linear stability analysis of different fluid flows. My research in Chemistry was focused on the prediction of thermophysical properties of liquid mixtures through mathematical modelling. 

In my free time, I like to spend my time watching the magical sunsets at Irvine, playing volleyball, and visiting museums (where I can collect pennies and postcards)