Research Interests
The major focus of my current research efforts involves the application of high performance computing, on both shared-memory and distributed-memory parallel systems, to important problems in science.
As an energetic and enthusiastic researcher, my role as an educator is intrinsically linked to educating students in scientific understanding through research which becomes a funnel for chemical education.
Performing research with students involves not only helping them to learn the appropriate skills and techniques but also demonstrating, by example, how to interact with fellow students and other scientists. It is important to emphasize writing skills, to write reports, and ultimately to write the resulting research for publication. Time management and prioritizing work scope are also important assets to develop.
The techniques used in these research projects involve the application of various computational methods including quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, and visualization to the interpretation of the chemical and biological systems which undergo global macromolecular conformational transitions.