Tarun Chitra focuses on analysis of molecular dynamics simulations. Tarun graduated from Cornell University with a B.Eng. in applied engineering physics and a B.A. in mathematics. Prior to joining DESRES, he worked with Liam McAllister and Leonard Gross on applications of gauge-gravity duality to various condensed-matter systems. In his spare time, he enjoys reading a good math book, electronica concerts, and perusing New York's many shoe stores.