Dr. Giuseppe Brunello Georgia Institute of Technology Materials Science and Engineering 771 Ferst Drive, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30332-0245 Office: Love Bldg., Room 175 Contact Me! Research activities: Molecular dynamic simulation is a new tool for exploring materials that bridges fundamental physical understanding (electrostatic potentials, Newton’s laws, quantum mechanics, ect) with macroscopic material properties and understanding. Currently my research focuses on studying sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) for use in fuel cells membranes, trying to correctly predict the membrane properties and structure as well as obtain a fundamental understanding of the material. More fundamental understanding will help us create better membranes in the future. Awards 2009 GaTech MSE Research Initiation Award: Co-Author of Hydrogel paper Education: McMaster University 2007, Bachelors in Engineering Physics with a minor in business. Employment: Graduate Research Assistance, Georgia Tech. 2007 - present. Optical designer, McMaster University. December 2005 - Summer 2006. Technical Support for protective relays, General Electric (Spain). Summer 2005.