Aditya Nandy

Aditya Nandy, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is recruiting up to 2 PhD students for the Molecular Modeling Laboratory starting Fall 2027. The group works on molecular modeling and computational research spanning physics-based and data-driven methods, including quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, continuum modeling, and generative AI. Research interests include AI for chemistry, computational chemistry, multi-scale materials modeling, and understanding the behavior of materials and biological systems across scales. This opportunity is especially well suited to students with a chemical engineering background. Prior computational experience is not required, making it accessible to motivated applicants who want to learn in an active, hands-on environment. UCLA CBE uses direct-to-group admissions, so applicants should list Aditya Nandy as their first choice when applying in order to be considered for his group. More information about the lab and application process is available on the group website. This is a PhD opening, not a scholarship announcement. No funding, stipend, or deadline details are stated in the post.