Nano Computation: Discovering the basis for nano phenomena

Overview

Theory, modeling, and simulation play a seminal and prominent role in nanoscience.   In fact, simulation has been described as the third pillar of scientific discovery that bridges the gap between experimental measurements and pure theoretical predictions.  At Vanderbilt we develop and use tools at the forefront of nanoscale modeling---from density functional theory to finite elements, from molecular dynamics to Monte Carlo.  And we use these tools to design new materials for energy conversion, improve the efficiency of nanostructured electronic devices, and study the interactions of biological materials at nano-interfaces for ground breaking new medical therapies.  At Vanderbilt we are using the advances in computer technologies to provide solutions to todays problems. 

Selected Podcasts

Episode 29: Keefer Rowan – time-dependent phenomena in atoms - the building blocks of matter
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Episode 20: Matt Thompson – improving the reproducibility of soft matter calculations
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Episode 4: Andrew Summers - How computers  accelerate scientific research.
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Core Faculty

Peter Cummings
De-en Jiang
Clare McCabe
Sokrates Pantelides
Florence Sanchez
Ron Schrimpf
Kalman Varga
Greg Walker