Research Details:

I work on understanding the synthesis chemistry and the nucleation of nanoparticles using Ab Initio molecular dynamics simulations (AIMD), density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and classical Molecular dynamics simulations (CMD). I am also working on understanding the nucleation of alkaline earth metal phosphate/carbonates/sulfates for potential applications in lithium-ion batteries, PV cells, and electrodes. Having expertise in the self-assembly of polymer grafted nanoparticles, I am also working on understanding the self-assembly and the phase separation behavior of the polymer coacervates in solutions.