Sahu Lab
We are a theoretical research group in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. We study how microscopic interactions give rise to collective behaviors in soft and living materials.
A central question motivates our work:
How do molecular-scale interactions lead to emergent physical behavior over mesoscopic and macroscopic scales?
To address this question, we employ concepts from statistical and continuum mechanics, together with molecular and continuum simulations, numerical methods, and scientific computing.
Joining the Lab
We welcome inquiries from students and postdoctoral scholars interested in theoretical and computational approaches to soft and living matter. Prior experience with our particular methods is not required; we are looking for lab members who enjoy thinking deeply and carefully about science.
Graduate Students
Students admitted to the chemical engineering department at UT Austin are welcome to email Amaresh to arrange a meeting. Prospective students should apply to the graduate program.
Postdoctoral Scholars
Please email Amaresh with your CV, a brief description of your research interests, and a favorite preprint or publication.
UT Undergraduate Students
Please email Amaresh with your unofficial transcript and a brief description of your research interests. Prior research experience is not required.