Theoretical and Computational Research on Polymers in Materials and Biophysics

Our research focuses on understanding the structure and dynamics of polymers through theoretical models and computational simulations. In biophysics, we study how intrinsically disordered proteins interact and examine the formation and properties of biopolymer condensates created through liquid-liquid phase separation. In materials science, we investigate how small molecules move through polymer membranes and analyze the elasticity of interpenetrating polymer networks. Throughout our research, we seek to understand the molecular mechanisms behind these phenomena and validate our findings using molecular dynamics simulations. We conduct simulations of polymer solutions, polymer assemblies, and polymer networks, and test the effects of external stimuli on these systems. Our long-term goal is to develop quantitative theories that can predict the properties of polymeric materials and that will eventually allow the rational design of new materials.