Statistical mechanical studies on model systems. computer
simulations of various ensembles. correlation functions
of condensed matter. ab initio molecular orbital calculations. reacting mixtures involving plastics, foams, water, and geophysical matter. detonation & shock wave physics. kinetics of nano-carbon coagulation

1960~Staff Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
1989 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship-Univ.of Osaka
1996~2000 Group leader, High Explosives and Organics, H-
Div., Physics, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Univ. of California

1989 Physics Directorate Distinguished Achievement-
1999, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
1998 Award of Excellence US Dept. of Energy