Research Introduction Our lab specialises in the study of phenomena using state-of-the-art technologies in multiple fields, such as "Nanotechnology", "Environment", "Energy" and "Biosciences", from a microscopic perspective using Molecular Simulations, primarily Molecular Dynamics. Furthermore, to enhance the speed of Molecular Dynamics Simulations, lab members are also active in the development of special purpose hardware.

Proteins (Aquaporin and Cell Membranes) Simulation of proteins vital to living organisms. Details Keywords: Protein, Aquaporin, Quantum Chemical Calculation	High Performance Computing (HPC) Developing special purpose computers to increase the computation speed of MD simulations. Details Keywords: High Performance Computing, Multi-Core Processor
Liquid Crystals Studies exploring the physical characteristics of liquid crystals, such as those commonly used in display devices. Details Keywords: Liquid Crystal, Phase Transition, Confined Particles	Micelles (Surfactants) Formation dynamics of self-assembling surfactant micelles. Details Keywords: Dissipative Particle Dynamics, Self-Assembly, Micelle
Hydrate (Clathrate Hydrate) Physical properties of hydrates for the purpose of natural gas transport and storage. Details Keywords: Hydrate, Monte Carlo Simulation, Statistical Mechanics	Nucleation (Droplets, Bubble, Crystal) Research on nucleation, which is the first step in phase transitions. Details Keywords: Nano Bubble, Phase Transition, Nucleation, Cavitation
Interfaces and Clusters Exploring the interactions between surfaces and molecule clusters/agglomerates Details Keywords: Interface, Surface, Cluster, Alcohol

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