Computational studies of materials on the atomic scale with density-functional theory

Professor: ​​David Strubbe

Description: We have a variety of computational projects in condensed matter physics, based on quantum mechanical simulations of the electrons in materials. Possible project areas: (1) behavior of electrons in materials under extreme pressures and/or temperatures, as occurs in planets and experiments on laser-induced fusion; (2) studies of two-dimensional materials like graphene, including doping, sliding, or twisting of layers; (3) implementing new functionality in open-source codes used in this area like Octopus (https://octopus-code.org).

Preferred Qualifications: Not required but any of the following would be helpful: knowledge of quantum mechanics, computational physics, and/or condensed matter physics