Regular biography
Paola Carbone is Professor of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester. Her research focuses on the simulation of complex fluids, including the development of models, force fields, and algorithms to predict and understand thermodynamic, dynamic, and structural properties of polymers, surfactants, and electrolyte solutions. She is currently chair of the CCP5 and has been involved in various research initiatives, including the CCP5++ project. Her work contributes to areas such as electrolyte/graphene interfaces, polymer composites for industrial applications, and surfactant solutions. She is also engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations and has been a member of several advisory committees and research networks.
Scholar-generated biography
Paola Carbone is a researcher at The University of Manchester with a focus on polymers, electrolytes, graphene, and surfactants. Her work explores the behavior of polymers and electrolytes in various environments, including the development of advanced materials for molecular sieving and ion transport. She has conducted extensive studies on graphene oxide membranes, their applications in selective ion removal, and their interactions with electrolytes. Her research also includes the use of coarse-grained models to simulate complex systems such as polyaminoamide dendrimers and ionic liquids. Additionally, she investigates the role of hydrogen bonding and dynamic crossover in polyamides, contributing to the understanding of polymer behavior in both computational and experimental contexts.