Majid Shahbabaei
Research Fellow Oden Institute
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Biography
Majid Shahbabaei is a Postdoctoral in the Multiscale Nanotechnology Group, led by Prof. Narayana Aluru at the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. His research focuses on molecular dynamics simulations of protein translocation through silica nanopores, providing atomic-level insights to guide the design of next-generation nanopore technologies for molecular separation and healthcare diagnostics.
As a computational materials theorist, Majid’s research aims to enable the optimal design of systems for water purification, ion separation, clean energy generation, and solid-state nanopore technologies. He employs advanced computational methods to investigate molecular-level mechanisms governing transport, interfacial interactions, and material performance across soft and nanostructured materials.
Majid earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Sogang University, South Korea, where he received multiple distinctions, including the prestigious “Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award” from the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME)—an honor granted annually to one doctoral graduate nationwide in the field of fluid mechanics. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as Nano Letters, Desalination, Separation and Purification Technology, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, Energy & Fuels, and Environmental Science: Nano.