Research Areas

Biomolecular Assembly and Interactions

Applying statistical mechanical theory, molecular modeling, and simulations using high performance computing to obtain molecular level understanding of the role of water in self-assembly and interactions of biomolecules.

Water and Hydration Phenomena in Nanoscopic and Interfacial Systems

Hydration of hydrophobic solutes, ions, osmolytes, and complex bio and nano interfaces; water-mediated interactions in bulk and interfacial environments.