Vivek Bharadwaj

Biography

PhD., Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2015, M.S., Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2015, B. Tech., Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, India, 2008. Areas of Expertise • Molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling methods, Quantum mechanics/Molecular mechanics, Reaction energetics and kinetics from first principles, Protein structure prediction and docking 

Research Interest

Vivek's interests broadly span across protein structure and dynamics, reaction mechanisms, and molecular level ordering. Vivek's doctoral research focused on using molecular modeling approaches to understand the biological instability of hydrocarbon fuels, improving cellulose feedstock utilization with ionic liquids, and understanding molecular ordering in biodiesels and enabling the widespread application of biofuels. At NREL, Vivek's research focuses on providing insight into biochemical mechanisms and enabling the rational engineering of processes that are crucial for the enzymatic deconstruction of cellulosic material, bio-production of hydrocarbons, and hemicellulose synthesis.