Research
Molecules and materials that absorb and/or emit light (therefore existing in electronically excited states) form a central part of our daily lives, such as display and lighting technologies. Indeed, lights at night are an effective measure of a countries economic development, while energy capture through the development of materials which absorb more sunlight is at the heart of attempts to reduce our reliance upon unsustainable fuel sources.
A critical question that remains unanswered is: How do we most efficiently design and exploit the excited state properties of molecules and materials? The group develops and uses high-level theoretical techniques to understanding the evolving geometric and electronic structure in the course of non-equilibrium dynamics. By achieving a sophisticated understanding we hope to transform this into rational design of molecules and molecular properties on the atomic level. During this research a particular emphasis is placed upon dynamics occurring in electronically excited states. Wherever possible we try and combine our simulations with experiments, especially the new and exciting experiments made possible from the development of X-ray free-electron lasers.
More information about recent research in the group can be found at:
A critical question that remains unanswered is: How do we most efficiently design and exploit the excited state properties of molecules and materials? The group develops and uses high-level theoretical techniques to understanding the evolving geometric and electronic structure in the course of non-equilibrium dynamics. By achieving a sophisticated understanding we hope to transform this into rational design of molecules and molecular properties on the atomic level. During this research a particular emphasis is placed upon dynamics occurring in electronically excited states. Wherever possible we try and combine our simulations with experiments, especially the new and exciting experiments made possible from the development of X-ray free-electron lasers.
More information about recent research in the group can be found at: