The Uline research group is working toward the fundamental understanding of how the complex interactions at interfaces couple together to give the rich phenomena observed in various chemical and biological systems. Currently, we are focused on molecular modeling of biological interfaces, in particular, phase transitions and binding in lipid bilayers and surfactant driven nematic ordering transitions in liquid-crystal thin films.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Engineering & Comp.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Institutional Focus Areas
Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
Molecular modeling of biological interfaces, Bubble and droplet nucleation theory, Molecular dynamics simulations in the isothermal-isobaric ensemble
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2008
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Ph.D.
Chemical Engineering
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2004 - Present
Membership
Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
2009 - Present
Membership
Member, Biophysical Society
2010 - Present
Membership
Member, The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2011
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2019
Award
Ada B. Thomas Advisor Award
University of South Carolina
2020
Award
Distinguished Research Service Awards
University of South Carolina
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