Mihaela Drenscko

Enthusiastic and self-motivated researcher experienced in molecular modeling and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, resulting in the development of molecular dynamics simulations of polymer-lipid membrane assemblies.

Excellent time management skills, resulting in the completion of 2 molecular simulation projects and paper publication during 3 years of research while working on the doctoral thesis.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with experts, accessing computation resources for high-quality simulation output, data analysis, and documentation resources necessary for research and conferences.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated college instructor with 11 years of experience in teaching physics and math courses, and strong analytical problem-solving skills, resulting in the development of lecture and lab course formats for student activities in individual and team settings.

Excellent time management skills, effectively combining lecture teaching with lab instruction while working on research.

Demonstrated ability to function in a culturally diverse college setting, having worked with students from various ethnic and educational backgrounds. Effectively trained students, acting as a resource for providing scientific expertise and for encouraging learning, improvement and transitioning to future goals.

Performed computer simulations for a graphite substrate with water and analysis of droplet spread and freezing, using different scale models and different software packages.

Performed computer simulations for hydrophobic polymers PS and PCL in water and a lipid membrane (POPC), assessing interaction criteria based on polymer length.

Taught conceptual physics lectures (Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics)

Taught algebra based physics lectures and labs

Taught calculus based physics labs

Taught elementary mathematics

The Graduate Center, City University of New York

PhD Computational Physics, Molecular Dynamics Simulations