Simon Divilov is an Assistant Research Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the City University of New York in 2011 and completed his Ph.D. at Stony Brook University in 2018. His research primarily focuses on the computational exploration of materials, particularly in understanding and developing high-entropy alloys and ceramics. Simon has contributed significantly to the field with multiple publications in reputable journals, including his recent work on machine-learned interatomic potentials and the development of the AFLOW library for materials discovery. His work integrates experimental techniques with advanced computational methods to investigate various properties of metals and ceramics, contributing to advancements in materials science. Simon is actively engaged in projects aimed at improving the design and discovery of novel materials through cutting-edge methodologies.
Duke University • Durham, NC