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PrintDevarajan Thirumalai
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor
Graduate Program Affiliations
- Chemical Physics
- Biophysics
Research Interests
Research in Dr. Thirumalai's group focuses on various problems in equilibrium and non equilibrium statistical mechanics. Currently various aspects of the transition from liquid to amorphous state are being investigated. Another area of research involves the theoretical study of polymer-colloid interactions. Research is also being carried out to understand the dynamics of protein folding.
Awards
- National Science Talent Research Fellow, India 1972-1977
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation 1985-1987
- Distinguished New Faculty Award
- Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship 1986-1988
- Presidential Young Investigator Award 1987-1992
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Award 1989
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation 1990
- Maryland Outstanding Young Scientist 1995
- Distinguished Faculty Research Fellowship Award 1998
Education
- B.S. Indian Institute of Technology, 1977
- Ph.D. University of Minnesota, 1982
