The encapsulation of pharmaceuticals in the porous zeolites could play a critical role in societally relevant applications, such as wastewater treatment and controlled drug release. In addition to fundamental investigations using different simulation methods (force field methods, density functional theory, ab initio molecular dynamics), the project will also comprise experimental investigations.
Following his diploma and PhD studies at the University of Hamburg, Michael spent two years as a postdoc at University College London. In 2014, he joined the Crystallography group in our department. His research employs atomistic simulations to study different aspects of materials (zeolites, metal-organic frameworks, as well as minerals and structurally related compounds).