Research interests

Computational chemistry, including Density Functional Theory, Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo, in combination with artificial intelligence and machine learning regarding the following research areas.

• Photocatalysis/electrocatalysis of biomass and small organic chemicals

• Extraction of elements in rare earth and nuclear industry

• CO2 capture and storage

Publication

1. Junju Mu, Ryuhei Motokawa, Kazuhiro Akutsu, Shotaro Nishitsuji, and Andrew J. Masters. A Novel Micro-Emulsion Phase Transition: Towards the Elucidation of Third Phase Formation in Spent Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing. J. Phys. Chem. B. 2018, 122, 1439-1452.

2. Junju Mu, Ryuhei Motokawa, Christopher D. Williams, Kazuhiro Akutsu, Shotaro Nishitsuji, and Andrew J. Masters. Comparative molecular dynamics study on tri-n-butyl phosphate in organic and aqueous environments and its relevance to nuclear extraction processes. J. Phys. Chem. B. 2016, 120, 5183-5193.