Dilip Gersappe

Dilip Gersappe is a Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stony Brook University. His research focuses on statistical mechanics, computer modeling of complex chemical systems, and the behavior of polymeric and biopolymeric systems. He investigates polymer blends, surface/interface properties, and molecular dynamics simulations to understand failure mechanisms in adhesives and strengthening in nanocomposites.

Education

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University (1992)
• B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1987)

Research Interests

Dr. Gersappe’s work spans molecular dynamics simulations, polymer nanocomposites, and polymeric membrane permeability. He develops parallel computational techniques to study confinement effects in thin film blends and molecular mechanisms in adhesive failure. Recent projects include enhancing understanding of polymer behavior at interfaces and nanoscale confinement.

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor at Stony Brook University (current)
• Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University
• Postdoctoral Researcher at Johns Hopkins University (1996–1997)

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