Our group focuses on developing and utilizing theoretical and computational methods to study various chemical reactions and physical processes. The research topics that we are interested in include reaction mechanism such as transition metal catalysis, plasmonic materials such as noble metal nanoparticles, complex structure materials such as supramolecular assembles and MOFs, molecular ensembles such as SAMs and polymers, chemical mixtures such as electrolytes, etc. Various theoretical tools would be utilized to investigate the properties of these materials and systems, as well as the interactions between these systems and single molecules and particles. New theory and methods would be developed to gain new physical insights into related chemical and physical processes, such as light-matter interactions, electron and energy transfer, and catalytic reactions. We hope to apply this knowledge to improve and/or invent applications in the fields of alternative energy, catalysis, and sensing.

The Ding group will have openings from time to time. Available positions include undergraduate researcher and graduate student.

If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Dr. Ding and provide a brief introduction of yourself and your research interest, as well as your CV.