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Micah Welsch

@micahwelsch

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Computational chemist specializing in molecular simulation and adsorption.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a research-focused role applying molecular simulation to materials or separations, with collaborative teams, mentorship opportunities, and computational resources for GPU/parallel work.

I am a computational chemist with a Ph.D. focused on molecular simulation of gas adsorption in microporous materials and amorphous polymers. My research combines Monte Carlo and molecular-dynamics techniques to calculate thermodynamics, kinetics, and structural properties of adsorbed gases.

I have authored and co-authored peer-reviewed work and manuscripts in revision, and I have presented my research at APS, AIChE, ACTC, and departmental symposia. I design and optimize simulation studies, develop analysis scripts, and run serial, parallel CPU, and GPU-optimized computations.

My technical toolkit includes Python, C++, Fortran, LAMMPS, CASSANDRA, RASPA, Towhee, GOMC, Brick-CFCMC, Packmol, Moltemplate, VMD, and Ovito, alongside expertise in building chemical systems and calculating phase equilibria. I also have teaching experience as a graduate teaching assistant across general, honors, and physical chemistry courses.

I bring attention to detail, strong communication, project management, and mentorship skills, and I am motivated to apply simulation methods to solve challenging problems in materials and separation science.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kansas

Jan 2019 - Sep 2025 (6 years 8 months)

Conducted molecular simulation research on gas adsorption in microporous materials and zeolites, producing multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; developed simulation workflows and GPU/parallel computations to calculate thermodynamic and kinetic properties.

Molecular Dynamics LAMMPS Python Fortran Data Analysis

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Kansas

Sep 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 3 months)

Taught and supported physical chemistry and general chemistry laboratory and lecture courses across multiple semesters, supervising experiments and training undergraduates to improve lab proficiency and safety.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kansas

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

2018 - 2025

Activities and societies: Graduate research assistant (Laird research group); graduate teaching assistant for physical chemistry and general chemistry laboratory courses.

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry focused on molecular simulation of gas adsorption in microporous materials; successfully defended September 11, 2025.