Our research
We are currently concentrating on problems related to lipid membranes and proteins, self-assmebly processes, multiscale modeling of biological systems, pattern formation in reaction-diffusion systems, and computational methods.Typically, we employ large scale computer simulations combined with analytical studies. Most of our projects are done in collaboration with experimental groups.
NOTE: These pages are undergoing a major update and thus some of the information may be a bit old. Please see our movie gallery for some research nuggets.Biological physics:
- Membrane proteins
- Peptides and hydrophobins
- Peptdases and transferases
- DPPC membranes
- Bacterial membranes
- Cholesterol & other sterols
- Cationic lipids
- DNA-cationic lipid complexation
- + other interesting biostuff!
Nanosystems:
- Nanopores, biosensors and translocation
- Functionalized surfaces
- Wetting of structured surfaces
Multiscale modeling:
- Dissipative Particle Dynamics
- Coarse-graining of molecular systems
Colloids:
- AC Electrokinetics of cells and colloids: Dielectrophoresis + Electrorotation
- Overcharging of colloids
Stat mech / Pattern formation:
- Driven superconducting rings
- Charge-density wave dynamics
- Crumpling of tethered membranes
- Turing patterns
- Self-gravitating systems
Methods:
- Field theoretical modeling
- QM/MM modeling
- Non-Hamiltonian Molecular Dynamics (shear flow)