Molecular Thermodynamics and Nanoscale Transport Group

Pictured: (from left to right)

 

Mir Karim, Jen-Fang Chang, Po-Han Lin, Govind Hegde, Rajesh Khare, Nipun Soni, Suma Peri, Ketan S. Khare, Lakshmi Muthu Kumar

 

Not Pictured:

 

Fardin Tayebeh Khabaz

 

Group Research:

 

The primary focus of our research is on studying the relationship between the molecular level structure as well as dynamics of materials and their thermodynamic and transport properties.  The specific research areas of interest to us are molecular hydrodynamics in dilute colloidal suspensions and polymer solutions, efficient production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass, and thermomechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites.  We use advanced molecular simulation techniques to predict the properties of materials based on the knowledge of their chemistry.  Simulation predictions are compared with laboratory experimental data obtained by our collaborators. 

 

 

For further assistance in these areas, contact Dr. Rajesh Khare.