From Complex to Simple

Affiliations

Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA, USA

About the authors

Dan Mazilu earned his BS in physics at Al. I. Cuza University in Iaşi, Romania and his PhD in physics from Virginia Tech. He joined Washington and Lee University in 2008, where he is currently an associate professor of physics. Dan's research interests include theoretical and experimental studies of self-assembled nanoparticle monolayers and their applications to the fabrication of optical coatings, as well as interdisciplinary projects in the field of complex systems.

Irina Mazilu graduated in 1996 from Al. I. Cuza University in Iaşi, Romania, with a BS in theoretical physics. She earned her PhD in physics in 2002 from Virginia Tech. Dr Mazilu is a professor of physics at Washington and Lee University, which she joined in 2004. She is interested in interdisciplinary projects that use statistical physics methods and computer simulation techniques. Current projects include nanoparticle self-assembly and applications of statistical physics to social sciences.

Tom Williams earned his BS and PhD in Physics from the University of Virginia. He spent time at the National Bureau of Standards, the Universität Erlangen-Nūrnberg, Germany, and Kaman Sciences. Following this, he spent the majority of his career at Washington and Lee University. Currently, his primary research interests are quantum information theory and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.