Faculty
Biophysical Simulation

The Andricioaei group develops novel theoretical techniques and applies computer and modeling methods to describe biologically important molecular processes, with the aim to complement, enhance or predict experimental findings.

Associate Professor, Chemistry

1102 Natural Sciences II
(949) 824-3569
andricio@uci.edu

Professor Tobias' research involves using atomic-scale computer simulation techniques based on classical and quantum mechanics to study the structure and dynamics of biological molecules and biomimetic materials, and aqueous interfaces with air that are important in atmospheric chemical processes.

Professor, Chemistry

4118 Natural Sciences I
(949) 824-4295
dtobias@uci.edu
Quantum Dynamics & Statistical Mechanics

The Mandelshtam group develops theoretical and computational methods and applys them to diverse and interesting problems in chemistry and physics, such as the properties of clusters and quantum liquids or signal processing of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) data.

Professor, Chemistry

2103 Natural Sciences II
(949) 824-5509
mandelsh@uci.edu

Professor Martens' interests include the theory and simulation of quantum processes in many-body systems, trajectory representations of quantum mechanics, separation and transport on the nanoscale, and nonlinear dynamical processes of current oscillations in nanopores.

Professor, Chemistry

2105 Natural Sciences II
(949) 824-8768
cmartens@uci.edu
Electronic Structure

Professor Burke leads a useless bunch of theoretical chemists and physicists devoted to applying Time Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT) whenever they see a moving object.

Professor, Chemistry and Physics

NS II 2145
(949) 824-0374
kieron@uci.edu

The Furche group develops electronic structure methods and applies them to difficult, controversial, and important problems in chemistry. The methods are implemented in and available through the Turbomole program package.

Associate Professor, Chemistry

2135 Natural Sciences II
(949) 824-5051
filipp.furche@uci.edu

Professor Freeman uses advanced levels of electronic theory for studying conformations, microsolvation, molecular structure, reaction mechanisms, and molecular rearrangements in the areas of bioorganic, carbene, heterocyclic, medicinal, organic, organometallic, organosulfur, and ylide chemistry.

Professor, Chemistry

1113 Natural Sciences II
(949) 824-6501
ffreeman@uci.edu
Spectroscopy

The Mukamel group's interests include modeling of ultrafast dynamics and relaxation processes of large molecules, biological complexes and semiconductors. They also develop novel techniques in novel optical spectroscopy.

Chancellor Professor, Chemistry

433A Rowland Hall
(949) 824-7600
smukamel@uci.edu

The Gerber group is involved in atomistic modeling of atmospheric reactions at ice droplets/water clusters by combining molecular dynamics with ab initio methods. They are also studying the structure, spectroscopy, hydration and reactions of sugars.

Professor, Chemistry

334A Rowland Hall
(949) 824-6758
bgerber@uci.edu

Professor Wolfsberg is using paper, pencils, erasers and digital computers to study the motions of molecules and the motions of atoms within molecules.

Professor Emeritus, Chemistry

580B Rowland Hall
(949) 824-6603
mwolfsbe@uci.edu