Innovation & Incubation

Computational Nanoscience Laboratory

The Computational Nanoscience Laboratory at Rayburn College employs advanced theoretical and computational methods to study hydrogen storage nanomaterials, fuel cells, lithium-ion battery materials, and synthetic DNA analogs. The lab focuses on designing efficient hydrogen storage materials, optimizing fuel cell components, and developing high-performance battery electrodes for sustainable energy solutions.

The lab is currently under the supervision of Dr. Siamkhanthang Neihsial, whose research integrates quantum mechanical simulations, molecular dynamics, and density functional theory (DFT) to analyze the structural and electronic properties of these materials. Additionally, Dr. Neihsial also explores synthetic DNA analogs for applications in gene therapy, drug delivery, and molecular computing, bridging nanoscience with biotechnology.