Michael Rubinstein
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
The research of the Rubinstein group is in the field of polymer theory and computer simulations. The unique properties of polymeric systems are due to the size, topology and interactions of the molecules they are made of. Our goal is to understand the properties of various polymeric systems and to design new systems with even more interesting and useful properties.
Our approach is based upon building and solving simple molecular models of different polymeric systems. The models we develop are simple enough to be solved either analytically or numerically, but contain the main features leading to unique properties of real polymers. Computer simulations of our models serve as an important bridge between analytical calculations and experiments.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2018
- Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering 2018
- Professor of Chemistry, Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2018
- Professor of Physics, Physics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2018
Contact Information
- 3377 CIEMAS, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708
- Box 90300, 3377 CIEMAS, Durham, NC 27708
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michael.rubinstein@duke.edu
(919) 660-5365
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