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Our group is mainly interested in soft condensed matter systems, including both biological and synthetic polymers, nanoparticles, and nanocomposites. We use molecular dynamics simulations and theoretical models based on statistical mechanics to study phenomena including supramolecular/supramacromolecular self-assembly, nanoparticle self-assembly, evaporation, wetting, adhesion, friction, and crumpling phenomena.
The current research topics include:
Nonequilibrium physics: Evaporation of liquids and soft matter solutions
Self-assembly and biomechanics of cytoskeletal filaments
Hydration of macromolecules (proteins and DNAs), molecules, and ions
Ion-containing polymers: in-solution complexes and solid-state membranes
Synthetic polymers: polyetherimides, polyacrylonitriles, polycarbonates
Our research is sponsored by:
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research
The 4-VA Consortium @ Virginia Tech
Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science @ Virginia Tech
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