Researchers in the CSM focus on the discovery, interpretation, prediction, modeling, simulation, and organization of the microscopic interactions between atoms and molecules in condensed phases of matter and beyond. The Center emphasis is the development of the next generation of atomistic and quantum models for simulation of matter, including biomaterials, soft and hard materials. The ability to predict properties of matter is a fundamental requirement of technological advances and economic competitiveness.
The Center promotes the Mason
Nanotechnology Initiative and supports academic programs that include fundamental science that relates to technologies affecting the future of new materials, biotechnology and health care (especially drug delivery at the nano scale), and device science. The Center members
provide academic support to several doctoral programs including
the
Director
Prof. Estela
Blaisten-Barojas |
Co-director
Prof. Amarda Shehu
|