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Rajiv Kalia is a Professor in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California (USC). His research focuses on multi-scale simulations of nano-structured materials and processes using quantum molecular dynamics, reactive molecular dynamics, and dissipative particle dynamics. His current research interests include the synthesis of layered materials, self-healing nanomaterials, structural dynamics of confined fluids, and AI-driven design of quantum materials architectures. Kalia has made significant contributions to the fields of physics and engineering and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society. His teaching initiatives include the development of a graduate-level course on Mathematical Methods in Deep Learning and a dual-degree curriculum for Ph.D. students in physical sciences and computer science. Kalia has received numerous awards for his research excellence, including the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Senior Research Award and the DARPA Sustained Excellence Award.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Professor in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science.
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