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Associate Scientist
Used molecular dynamics simulations with polarizable models to predict structural, thermodynamic, and transport properties of molten salt systems and their mixtures. Developed and applied methods to compute phase equilibria such as melting points and solubilities.
Goa University
Assistant Professor
elaine@unigoa.ac.inp
Investigated metal ion and metal nanoparticle speciation in molten salts and their structural and electronic properties using in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy. Developed X-ray scattering techniques to investigate structural dynamics at metal-salt interface in molten salt environment.
University of Iowa
warunivindhya-hapuarachchigedona@uiowa.edu
Used molecular dynamics simulations in conjunction with theoretical methods to provide microscopic level insight into the structural and dynamical processes that take place in molten salts in bulk liquid phase and at interfaces.
Idaho National Laboratory
Research Scientist
william.phillips@inl.gov
Studied the electronic and molecular structure of transition metal and lanthanide halides dissolved in molten salts using in-situ optical spectroscopic techniques.
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University
Assistant Professor
jagadeesh.sure@vit.ac.in
Performed electrochemical studies to understanding the molten salt corrosion behavior of metals and alloys in different molten salts. Correlating electrochemical data with electron microscopy studies to understand the interface between metal and salt and related mechanisms.
Lanzhou University
Young Researcher
fei-wu@uiowa.edu
Used molecular dynamics, including polarizable force fields, to investigate the structures and transport properties of molten salts with an emphasis on scattering. Explored the fate of excess electrons in molten salts using ab initio molecular dynamics techniques.
Purdue University
Assistant Professor
xie90@purdue.edu
Performed studies of irradiated metals using advanced microscope techniques to understand the radiation effects.