The 2023 MFD Student Research Symposium continued the tradition of celebrating and recognizing outstanding student researchers in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, with Jelly winning the Best Undergraduate Poster for her groundbreaking work on GPU-accelerated molecular dynamics synthesis of metallic glass nanoparticles. Jelly’s innovative approach leverages the power of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to accelerate the synthesis of metallic glass nanoparticles. Her research has significantly reduced computational time, setting a new standard in these type of computational materials science research unlocking future exploration of these extraordinary particles, which have potential applications across industries. Jelly’s captivating poster and engaging presentation style won the hearts of the audience and judges alike.
