From 1995-2001, he was an assistant and associate professor of applied mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

In the past, his research group have addressed problems related to the breaking of fluid droplets, sonoluminescence, the sedimentation of small particles, device design in engineering, and electrospinning.

His current research focuses on the nature of turbulence, self-assembly, atmospheric chemistry, fluid mechanics, and materials science.

He has also done research in biology and physiology, studying voltage-gated ion channels and hemoglobin.

He is particularly interested in using the most recent advancements in machine learning to facilitate scientific discovery.