Research Statement
We are interested in macromolecular physics and material properties. Our group has developed theoretical models to determine the thermodynamics, statistics and dynamics of macromolecules in >complex environments. We analyze multicomponent systems with complex macromolecules such as synthetic and biological polyelectrolytes. We also analyze interfaces, adsorption, patterns and macromolecular self-assembly.
Selected Publications
G. Vernizzi and M. Olvera de la Cruz "Faceting ionic shells into icosahedra via electrostatics" Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 104 (47) 18382-86 (2007).
Y. S. Velichko, S. I. Stupp, and M. Olvera de la Cruz "Molecular Simulation Study of Peptide Amphiphiles Self-Assembly" J. Phys. Chem. B, 112 (8), 2326 -2334 (2008).
K.L. Kohlstedt, F. Solis, G. Vernizzi, and M. Olvera de la Cruz "Spontaneous Chirality via Long-Range Electrostatic Forces" Phys. Rev Lett. 99, 030602 (2007).
S. M. Loverde, F. J. Solis and M. Olvera de la Cruz "Charged Particles on Surfaces: Coexistence of Dilute Phases and Periodic Structures at Interfaces" Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 237802 (2007).
Y. S. Velichko and M. Olvera de la Cruz "Electrostatic attraction between cationic-anionic assemblies with surface compositional heterogeneities" " J. Chem. Phys. 124, 214705-11 (2006).
Most Significant Awards
Cozzarelli Prize, Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences, 2007
Baetjer Lecturer, Princeton University 2005
Fellow of the American Physical Society 2001
NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award, 1995
Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, 1992
David and Lucile Packard Fellowship, 1994
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