
Welcome to the \((M)^3\) (Multiscale Molecular Modeling, pronounced Cubic) Lab @ Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University! We are a theoretical and computational research group led by Dr. Zhenghao Wu (吴正浩). We use and develop tools such as molecular simulations, coarse-graining methods, statistical mechanical theories, and machine learning algorithms to study the behaviors of soft matter. We are particularly interested in polymers and biomolecules. The goal of our group is to understand, predict, and rationally design macromolecular materials to fight modern “Zombies” (energy, healthcare and sustainbility questions). To achieve these, we believe advancements in the following two areas are needed:
- To advance the multiscale simulation capabilities to understand and predict materials properties from molecular to continuum levels
- To develop intelligent approaches for materials-by-design of functional materials under normal and extreme conditions
News
Mar 12, 2025 | Congratulations to Zhirui for winning the Best Poster Award at the First Undergraduate Final Year Project Poster Event at XJTLU! |
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Feb 17, 2025 | Welcome Zhangtao Yi join our group! Zhangtao will work as research assistant with topic about machine learning force-fields for polymers. |
Jan 28, 2025 | Zhirui (UG student) published a first-author paper on Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Force-Field Benchmark for Polydimethylsiloxane: Density, Heat Capacities, Isothermal Compressibility, Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity |
Jan 13, 2025 | Dr. Wu co-authored a review paper published in Current Opinion in Solid State Materials Science: A Practical Guide to Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials–Status and Future |
Dec 20, 2024 | Dr. Wu co-authored a paper published in Advanced Materials: Field-Induced Polarization Rotation in Order-Disorder (K,Na)NbO3-Based Ferroelectrics |