Research

Computational Modeling and Simulations for Connecting Chemistry, Transport and Phase Transitions in nano-to-microscale

  1. Chemistry under Extreme Conditions
    • First-principles kinetics of gas-phase and condensed-phases reactions
    • Transition state theory and RRKM Rate Constants
    • Reactive molecular dynamics
    • Coarse-grainingĀ of reactive simulations
    • Shock and Shear Flow in Solid and Liquids using MD Simulations
    • Atomistic-to-continuum connection in reactive flow
  2. Electrochemical Reactions
    • DFT calculation of surface chemical pathways under anodic and cathodic conditions
    • MD simulation of transport near electrode surface
    • Multiphysics model of electrochemical process
    • Dissolution and passivation of oxide layers in implantable sensors
  3. Evolutionary Search of Phase diagram and Crystal Structures
    • High-throughput DFT screening of formation enthalpy and electronic structure
    • Compounds and crystal structure search
    • Comparing results with Materials Genome databases
    • Hierarchical theoretical methods for uncertainty quantification
  4. Catalysis and Energy Storage
    • Hydrogen storage systems and catalytic cycles
    • DFT screening of phases
    • Nanoscale evolution of surface alloys and dealloying dynamics
  5. Design of Coatings and Fluids using Atomistic Simulations
    • Molecular dynamics for anti-icing coatings
    • Fluids for tribological applications
    • Adhesive performance and debonding mechanisms
    • Simulations of anti-corrosion smart coataings and additives