Biological physics/chemistry and soft matter research group at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.
Our research is geared toward the interface between physical chemistry, condensed matter physics, biology and biomedical sciences. Typically, we employ large scale computer simulations combined with analytical studies. Most of our projects are done in collaboration with experimental groups. Currently, we concentrate on problems related to multiscale modeling of biological systems, proteins, lipid membranes, pattern formation, and computational methods.
06/05/2019
As you have noticed, this page is updated only frequently. Most of our updates are posted on twitter and we would like to recommend following us there for most up-to-date info:
Mikko Karttunen (@softsimu_info) | Twitter The latest Tweets from Mikko Karttunen (). Computational Chemistry & Physics . Web: https://t.co/yhQkfyY4I9 Research Gate: https://t.co/p9sOvoYTbg. Canada
Just accepted for publication in PCCP: "Cellulose nanofibril phosphorylation: Surface structure and monovalent ions are crucial for optimizing calcium content". With Natalia Lukasheva and Dmitry Tolmachev.
Just accepted for publication in JCP: "Improved general-purpose five-point model for water: TIP5P/2018". With Yuriy Khalak and Bjoern Baumeier. Preprint available at
[1810.08271] Improved general-purpose five-point model for water: TIP5P/2018 If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact [email protected] for assistance.
Just submitted: Morphology of Proliferating Epithelial Cellular Tissue". With Jan Åström, Bjoern Baumeier and Pranav Madhikar. Computer simulations of mechanical aspects of cell division of tumor cell interacting with healthy ones. Preprint at:
[1811.07573] Morphology of Proliferating Epithelial Cellular Tissue If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact [email protected] for assistance.
It's been a while since the last post so here's a quick update from the last couple of months:
Published:
- Does Alpha-tocopherol flip-flop help to protect membranes against oxidation. With Jirasak Wong-Ekkabut and Phansiri Boonnoy. J. Phys. Chem. B. Web: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b09064
- CellSim3D: GPU accelerated software for simulations of cellular growth and division in three dimensions. WIth Pranav Madhikar, Bjoern Baumeier and Jan Åström. Comput. Phys. Comm. Web: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpc.2018.05.024
- Phospholipid-Cellulose Interactions: Insight from Atomistic Computer Simulations for Understanding the Impact of Cellulose-Based Materials on Plasma Membranes. With Andrey A. Gurtovenko, Evgenii I. Mukhamadiarov and Andrei Yu. Kostritskii,. J. Phys. Chem B. Web: https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b07765
- Thermoplasmonic response of semiconductor nanoparticles: A comparison with metals. With Vaibhav Thakore, Janika Tang, Kevin Conley and Tapio Ala-Nissilä. Adv. Theory Sim. Web: https://doi.org/10.1002/adts.201800100
09/28/2018
Ph.D. position in the group of Dr. Samuli Ollila in University of Helsinki for a student who is motivated to develop and apply novel biophysical methods to study structure, dynamics, and function of disordered biomolecules. The candidate is expected to have a degree (M.Sc.) in physics, chemistry, material science, computer science, life-science or related field.
Details:
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/biophysical-chemistry/open-positions
Open positions | University of Helsinki Open positions of Samuli Ollila group
09/10/2018
Looks like some big changes in publishing are on the way: https://boingboing.net/2018/09/05/parasitism-vs-progress.html
3 tenure-track positions at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada: Theoretical/Computational Chemistry, Physical-Organic Chemistry & Chemistry Education.
08/06/2018
https://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry/employment-opportunities
The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Computational Biochemistry/Chemistry
Employment opportunities | Chemistry Faculty positions Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Chemistry, University of Waterloo The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Computational Biochemistry/...
06/19/2018
A postdoc position is available in the Staroverov group at the Chemistry Department of The University of Western Ontario. Group website: http://publish.uwo.ca/~vstarove
The research area is broadly defined as development of electronic structure methods.The candidate should have (or expect) a PhD in theoretical chemistry or physics. Code development experience with at least one quantum chemistry package is a must. Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Staroverov by e-mail (see the web site) for further details.
Staroverov Research Group Website We develop theoretical methods and computer programs for studying the electronic structure, physical properties, and chemical reactions of molecules and solids. The focus of our activities is on the KohnSham density-functional method, particularly on designing new density-functional approximations...
06/08/2018
EJTEMM2018 -
6th European Joint Theoretical/ Experimental Meeting on Membranes, 12-14 December 2018, University of Helsinki, Finland
6th European Joint Theoretical Experimental Meeting on Membranes | University of Helsinki 6th European Joint Theoretical/experimental Meeting on Membranes EJTEMM2018 will be held on 12-14 December 2018 at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
Just accepted in Computer Physics Communications: "CellSim3D: GPU Accelerated Software for Simulations of Cellular Growth and Division in Three Dimensions." The code can simulate both diving cells and soft (non-dividing) elastic colloids in 3D. With Pranav Madhikar, Jan Åström and Jan Westerholm. Movie: https://www.flickr.com/photos/softsimu/20821026811/in/dateposted/