PhD Researcher · Rice University

Maximo T. Estrada

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Investigating how molecular-scale interactions shape the behavior of complex materials and biological systems.

Maximo T. Estrada
Rice UniversityChemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Research

Questions that move across scales.

From molecular interactions to measurable performance, this work seeks principles that explain—and ultimately help design—complex chemical and biological systems.

01

Vector Association iSAFT

Developing vector-based association models within the iSAFT framework.

02

3D Modeling iSAFT

Extending iSAFT methods to model complex molecular systems in three dimensions.

03

Polarization and Electrostatics

Investigating how polarization and electrostatic interactions shape molecular behavior.

04

Molecular Dynamics

Using molecular dynamics simulations to study structure, motion, and interactions at the molecular scale.

05

Micelles and Lipid Bilayers

Modeling the organization and behavior of micelles and lipid bilayers.

Selected work

Publications

Peer-reviewed research, conference contributions, and emerging work.

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About

Connecting molecular insight to real-world systems.

I am a doctoral researcher in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University. My work combines fundamental science, quantitative analysis, and collaborative experimentation to understand complex systems.

  • ProgramPhD, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
  • InstitutionRice University
  • LocationHouston, Texas

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