Sai is a computational and experimental postdoc in the Geochemistry & Interfacial Sciences Group within the Chemical Sciences Division. His research focuses on understanding the structure and energetics of mineral–aqueous and mineral–vapor interfaces. He uses Monte Carlo methods and classical and quantum chemical molecular dynamics to study adsorption, dissolution, and precipitation in bulk phases, at interfaces, and under confinement, with the goal of advancing leaching and extraction strategies for critical minerals. His experimental work dedicated on tailoring the surface properties of oxide minerals and capturing transient phases of amorphous materials during crystallization.
