Dr. Mariana Kozlowska

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mariana Kozlowska is a Group Leader at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the Institute of Nanotechnology, where she heads the DNA Unit of the Virtual Materials Design platform. Her research focuses on Virtual Design of Soft Matter and Natural Materials, utilizing scale-bridging methods to understand the dynamics of molecular assemblies and macromolecular interactions. Her work incorporates advanced techniques such as density functional theory, molecular dynamics simulations, and multiscale modeling to design materials with specific properties. Current projects under her leadership include initiatives on synthetic genomics and multiscale simulations for catalysis in porous materials. Over the years, she has actively participated in research training groups and is a laureate of various grants aimed at promoting innovative scientific research. Kozlowska has published extensively in her field and is recognized for her contributions to the understanding of interface phenomena across chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as her efforts in promoting scientific knowledge through popular science initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

2018-01-01 — Present

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • Karlsruhe, Germany

Leads the DNA Unit within the Virtual Materials Design platform, focusing on the development and application of scale-bridging methods in materials design.

Requirements for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent 120 ECTS in Chemistry subjects At least 60 ECTS from laboratory practicals Specific ECTS: 44 Inorganic, 24 Organic, 22 Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Module handbook/Course descriptions
  • Proof of German C1 (for German tracks)
  • APS Certificate (for China, India, Vietnam)
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks for Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Theoretical Chemistry.