Vincent H. Crespi is a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Physics, Materials Science Engineering, and Chemistry at Penn State University. He specializes in Condensed Matter Physics with a focus on the theoretical, experimental, and computational aspects. Crespi has made significant contributions to materials theory, utilizing a variety of techniques suited to specific problems. His research areas include first-principles density functional theory, dynamical mean field theory, and empirical interatomic potentials. Crespi is known for his computationally intensive work and is actively involved in research related to the properties of carbon nanotubes. He is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the American Physical Society Fellowship in 2007 and the Faculty Scholar Medal for Physical Sciences from Penn State University in 2000.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Teaching and researching in the fields of Physics, Materials Science Engineering, and Chemistry, focusing on Condensed Matter Physics.