Cristian V. Ciobanu, Associate Professor

Ohio State University, Ph.D.

Prof. Ciobanu's research is in the area of theory and simulations of nanoscale materials. Recent work has been focused on the development of global optimization methods for finding the atomic structure of semiconductor surfaces and nanowires; structure and mechanical properties of nanowires; and electronic properties of advanced nanomaterials.

Homepage - http://inside.mines.edu/~cciobanu/
Professor Ciobanu performs theoretical and computational research in the area of nanoscale materials. His research program specifically addresses the determination of atomic structures in nanomaterials, the effects on the structure on the stability of surfaces or nanowires, as well as on their electronic and mechanical properties. Recent thrusts in his research concern simulations of growth for different nanowire systems and atomistic simulations of the response of nanostructures to probe microscopies such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) or scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Prof. Ciobanu teaches Mechanics of Materials, Advanced Mechanics, Physics of Crystal Surfaces, and Dynamics in the Division of Engineering at CSM. He is currently the faculty adviser for the CSM Student Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He enjoys working with students from a variety of science and engineering backgrounds, and often recruits and mentors undergraduate students for research.

Current Courses - Fall 2009
EGGN422A - Advanced Mechanics of Materials