Welcome to the DP Lab (Digital Porous Materials Lab) @ University at Buffalo! We are a computational and theoretical research group. We leverage machine learning, quantum and molecular-level modeling, statistical mechanics, and mathematical modeling:

  • To gain fundamental understanding at the interface of materials science and chemical physics.
  • To develop cutting-edge porous materials solutions to major societal problems facing our planet.

We are also an affiliate member of the Acceleration Consortium, an initiative to accelerate the discovery of advanced materials and molecules with the power of AI, robotics, and advanced computing.


News

Mar 22, 2024 Dr. Shi has won an award from the UB Research and Creative Activities for Undergraduates Program! 🥳 We are now hiring an undergraduate Research Assistant! See more information on the UB website. Join us if you are interested in getting paid to do cool research! 🤯
Feb 28, 2024 Shi Research Group had their first group lunch today! 🫕
Jan 24, 2024 Shi Research Group just had their first group meeting today! 🎉
Dec 7, 2023 Warm welcome Chao, Behnam, Asha, and Asritha to our group!! 🤗
Nov 21, 2023 Dr. Shi’s co-authored research paper on the supported copper oxide nanoclusters for methane activation was published online in EES Catalysis! 🤯
Oct 17, 2023 Dr. Shi’s co-authored review paper on molecular modeling of MOFs was published online today in Advanced Functional Materials! 👀👀
Aug 21, 2023 Dr. Shi officially started as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UB! 🥳🥳
Jun 14, 2023 Dr. Shi’s co-first author paper on molecular transport in MOFs was just published online in JACS! ✨
May 9, 2023 Our group website is live! 🎉