Michael L. Klein, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Science

Dr. Klein is Laura H. Carnell professor of science, director of the Institute for Computational Molecular Science, and director of the Temple Materials Institute at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.

His research interests focus on the use of theoretical and computational methods to study the properties of molecular solids and liquids and the self-assembly of both natural and synthetic macromolecules. In collaboration with brilliant students and postdocs, Dr. Klein has developed computational methodologies and carried out computer simulations to understand the phase behavior and properties of systems ranging from small molecules, such as water, to larger molecules such as surfactants and lipid bilayers, as well as natural and synthetic macromolecules. Other applications have been aimed at understanding the sensing and gating mechanisms of Nature’s nano-scale machines, such as membrane-bound ion channels, as well as designing molecular therapeutics to combat both viral and bacterial infections.