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Clare McCabe is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry at Vanderbilt University. She holds the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professorship of Engineering. Her research focuses on molecular modeling tools to study thermodynamic and transport properties of complex fluids, nanomaterials, and biological systems. She leads the McCabe Group, which investigates lipid self-assembly, nanoscale tribology, and molecular thermodynamics. McCabe is affiliated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) and has held leadership roles, including Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Education:
- Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Sheffield (1995–1999)
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry, University of Sheffield (1992–1995)
Research Interests:
McCabe’s work combines molecular simulations (MD/Monte Carlo) and theoretical approaches to address challenges in tribology, nanomaterials, and biological systems. Key areas include lipid bilayer structure for drug delivery, friction reduction in nanoscale devices, and molecular thermodynamics of fluids. Her group develops open-source software frameworks like MoSDeF for computational screening.
Publications & Impact:
Her 140+ publications span high-impact journals in chemistry and engineering. Recent work includes studies on nanoparticle self-assembly (J. Chem. Phys.), lipid bilayer dynamics (Biophysical Journal), and lubrication mechanisms (Langmuir). Her research bridges computational methods and practical applications in energy, health, and materials.
Awards & Service:
- 2018 Chancellor’s Award for Research
- 2014 AIChE CoMSEF Impact Award
- Fellow of AAAS and AIChE
Advising & Outreach:
Mentored over 30 graduate students and postdocs. Leads the VINSE NSF REU program. Engages in K-12 outreach through interactive science demonstrations and mentoring.
Labs & Teams:
McCabe Group at Vanderbilt, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on NSF-funded projects and industry partnerships in nanotechnology and biophysics.
