Meenakshi Dutt

Professor Dutt’s research program develops a fundamental understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying the self-assembly of natural and synthetic macromolecules towards the creation of desired bio- and hybrid soft materials. This overarching goal is supported by the development and application of multiscale, multiresolution computational techniques based upon theory, automated workflows and artificial intelligence. Specifically, her group applies these techniques towards the elucidation of the interplay between structural and dynamical changes in assemblies and materials across different spatiotemporal scales. These scientific  queries require the utilization of state-of-the-art high-end fast-interconnect multi-core computing resources available at Rutgers-based and national supercomputing facilities.