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Rajiv Kalia is a professor in the fields of Physics, Astronomy, and Computer Science at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. He performs multi-scale simulations of nano-structured materials processes using techniques such as quantum molecular dynamics and reactive molecular dynamics. His research addresses several complex topics including the synthesis of layered materials, self-healing nanomaterials, and the dynamics of cholesterol and RNA delivery in biomembranes. Kalia has earned several accolades throughout his career, including the Fellow of the American Physical Society and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Senior Research Award. In addition to his research, he has developed new graduate-level courses and has contributed to dual-degree programs that integrate Ph.D. studies in physical sciences and materials with computer science.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Professor in multiple disciplines including Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering.
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