Steam Lab led by Prof. Can Ataca is focused on multi-fidelity modeling of quantum materials at chemical accuracy.  The research team is developing tools and novel machine learning based approaches to study/engineer 2D materials and high-capacity battery/supercapacitor electrodes. Funded research projects for prospective students include:

1. Modeling 2D magnets using Quantum Monte Carlo methodology at chemical accuracy
2. Multi-fidelity modeling of synthesis of 2D magnets
3. Gas Sensing for extraplanetary space missions
4. Data-Driven, Multiscale Modeling charging/discharging of battery/supercapacitor electrodes

Motivated and interested prospective students are encouraged to directly contact Dr. Ataca by e-mail: [email protected] .

Application Deadline: December 31st, 2022

Research Group: https://ataca-lab.umbc.edu/

Application information: https://physics.umbc.edu/grad/how-to-apply/

Steam Lab is located at the Department of Physics, University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus.  Due to the close proximity to many government labs, prospective students will have opportunities (via internships and fellowships) to work closely with researchers at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST).