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Rajiv Kalia is a Professor of Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. His research focuses on multi-scale simulations of nano-structured materials and processes using various forms of molecular dynamics. Kalia's current research endeavors include petascale simulations of layered materials, self-healing nanomaterials, shock propagation in nanomaterials, and AI-driven design of quantum materials. He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards including the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Senior Research Award and a fellowship from the American Physical Society. Kalia has also contributed to education by designing graduate-level courses and establishing dual-degree curriculums in physical sciences and computer science.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science.
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