Molecular Dynamics Studies of the Impact of Bonding Interactions of Cloud Freezing

Thursday 24 August 2023, 2.00PM to 3.00pm

Speaker(s): Cooper Yerby, University of Pennsylvania

Cooper Yerby is a PhD student in the University of Pennsylvania Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences in the Computational Chemistry and Atmospheric Modeling laboratory of Dr. Joseph S. Francisco. Before studying at the University of Pennsylvania, Cooper conducted undergraduate and master's degrees in Geological Sciences at the University of Southern California. His research utilizes molecular dynamics simulations and targeted data analysis techniques to better understand the physics of how gases in the atmosphere are retained and transported during cloud droplet freezing. He specifically is interested in exploring how bonding interactions between halogen gases, such as (Cl2, Br2, and I2) and water create unique chemistry in water droplets, specifically during their transportation in the atmosphere. In addition to studying atmospheric chemistry, Cooper pairs computer-aided materials design of desalination filters with molecular dynamics to better understand how to engineer membranes for targeted applications, such as in ionic sieving of critical metals.

Location: WACL Meeting Room, C/G/111

Email: matthew.rowlinson@york.ac.uk