Molecules in Motion: Unveiling the Chemical Physics in Solution

Are you intrigued by the fact that our kidneys' filtration membrane can distinguish between proteins and sugars? Are you amazed that pure water might actually be a mixture? Are you excited to find out why the water surface can be charged despite water molecules being neutral? If yes, come join us at the FLUID lab (Fluids for learning and understanding intermolecular dynamics)!

To express your interest, please address the following in three short paragraphs:

  1. What interests you in the project?
  2. What experience do you have with chemistry, physics, computer science, or scientific writing?
  3. What do you hope to get out of this research experience? What are your career goals?

Please include your CV and unofficial transcript with your application. 

Name of research group, project, or lab
FLUID Lab (Fluids for learning and understanding intermolecular dynamics)
Logistics Information:
Project categories
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Student ranks applicable
First-year
Sophomore
Junior
Student qualifications
  • A willingness to try new things, and be persistent in the face of obstacles
  • Not afraid of mathematical equations
  • Have some coding experience, or is willing to learn some coding
Time commitment
Spring - Part Time
Compensation
Academic Credit
Number of openings
3
Techniques learned

Python, molecular dynamics simulations, analytical equation-based methods

Project start
Spring 2026
Contact Information:
Mentor
bzhuang@hmc.edu
Assistant Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Bilin Zhuang
Email address of project director or principal investigator
bzhuang@g.hmc.edu
3 sp. | 0 appl.
Hours per week
Spring - Part Time
Project categories
Computer Science (+4)
ChemistryComputer ScienceEngineeringMathematicsPhysics