Meet The Team

Group Member Since Fall 2021

Maia graduated from Whitworth University with a B.S in Biophysics in 2021. Her research interests include computational modeling of DNA, density functional theorem (DFT) and machine learning. She joined the Materials Theory and Modeling Group in Summer 2021. In her free time, Maia can be found playing board games, sailing, and spending time with her dog.

Group Member Since Spring 2019

German has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and is currently pursuing his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. This gives German an appreciation for multiscale modeling from the nanoscale to the macroscale. His current research focuses on computational modeling techniques such as Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics to study DNA-dye aggregates for excitonic applications. His research interests are in molecular machines, sustainable energy, and multiscale modeling. Outside of work, German enjoys being active, traveling, and mastering Spanish.