Carol Hall

Carol Hall is the Worley H. Clark, Jr. Distinguished University Professor in Engineering at NC State University, affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on molecular simulations of biomolecules, soft material self-assembly, and peptide design. She holds a B.S. in Physics from Cornell University (1967) and a Ph.D. in Physics from Stony Brook University (1972).

Her research interests include understanding how molecular architectures influence macroscopic properties, with applications in drug delivery, biomaterials, and environmental remediation. Key areas include protein aggregation (e.g., Alzheimer’s-related studies), computational peptide design for binding targets like RNA and proteins, and colloidal systems for advanced materials. Collaborations span experimental groups at NC State and international institutions.

Recent work highlights include quantum computing-driven peptide discovery for microplastic remediation, design of affinity ligands for cancer detection, and studies on C. diff toxin inhibition. Her lab develops novel methods like coarse-grained simulations and discontinuous molecular dynamics to tackle complex biological systems.

Prof. Hall’s contributions are supported by grants from NSF, NIH, and industry partners. She mentors graduate students in interdisciplinary projects at the interface of chemical engineering, physics, and computational biology.