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Mathematical models in chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter.

These pages describe the research work done in my group. We use mathematical and computer models, and also some experiments, to study the interactions of atoms, molecules, and ions. Despite the unimaginable complexity of the motions of these particles, we can understand their collective behaviour with our models and computer simulations. Our calculations lead to discoveries about the microscopic world; they help us understand old experiments and design new ones. Simulations are used to design high-tech materials, to understand the machinery of life, and in many other areas of physics and chemistry. Click on an image to read about one of our projects.

If you’d like to work on one of these projects, send me an email. Suggestions for new projects and collaborations are also welcome. There are funded positions for PhD students, Honours students, and also holiday projects usually offered to second and third years. The top level page on each research project contain a non-technical description of the work and its aims.