Computational Chemical Engineering 

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Complex Assemblies

Research Vision

・Understanding, predicting, controlling  the phenomena exhibited by complex assemblies by using computational chemical engineering 

・Solving manufacturing sectors' issues that are derived from complex assemblies

Our research group is focusing on assemblies existing across a broad spatio-temporal scales, ranging from molecular assemblies (e.g., cell membranes) to solid particle assemblies (e.g., powders). Such assemblies often exhibit complex behaviors, thus, we define them as "complex assemblies". Complex assemblies are involved in many manufacturing processes. Thus, it is necessary to predict and control their behaviors.

To study the complex assemblies, we are utilizing “computational chemical engineering”. We are working on advanced computational modeling of granular matter and powder handling processes. We are also working on computational modeling of complex molecular assemblies such as lipid bilayers and vesicles. We are utilizing discrete element method (DEM), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), molecular simulation, data science approaches including machine learning.

Our research groups covers a wide range of topics: from fundamental research to industrial applications; from nano-scale to manufacturing scale. We are also co-working with wide range of industrial sectors including pharmaceutics, food , daily life products, batteries, mining, iron making, etc.