CAREER: Computational Approaches to Modeling Mechanical Phenomena at Nanoscales

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Abstact:In this career plan we propose to use computational approaches thatintegrate atomistic simulation tools with mesoscale methodologies totackle problems relevant to nanotechnology. The proposedwork on modeling of interactions and dynamics ofsteps on crystal surfaces and dislocation-obstacle interactionin semiconductor heterostructures will provide guidance to experimental work in the areas of nanostructure fabrication on vicinal surfaces, stress measurements innanoscale structures and growth of relaxed epitaxial semiconductorthin films.The educational part of the career plan aims atdeveloping curricula that fosters transfer of informationamong disciplines. Specifically, we propose to provide opportunities for undergraduate research projectsin nanoscience and to develop senior-level/graduate coursesthat focus on modeling of mechanical phenomena onnanoscales. The courses will incorporate methods and models ofmodern statistical mechanics with emphasis on their application to defect mechanics in nanostructures.