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Basile F. E. Curchod is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Bristol, recognized for his contributions to the field of theoretical computational chemistry, particularly in understanding how light interacts with molecules. Following his education at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, he pursued a PhD focusing on the development of theoretical tools for modeling photochemical reactions. His postdoctoral research included positions at Stanford University and the Max Planck Institute in Halle, Germany. In 2017, he established the In Silico Photochemistry Group at Durham University, where he worked alongside experimentalists. His research focuses on theoretical methods that simulate molecular dynamics, especially in nonadiabatic scenarios which are crucial for processes like photochemical reactions and energy transfer. Curchod has been awarded multiple prestigious grants and honors, including an ERC Starting Grant in 2018 and the Royal Society of Chemistry's Marlow Award in 2022. He has also received recognition as a PCCP Emerging Investigator and lectures for the American Chemical Society's Physical Chemistry Division. His ongoing research involves innovative projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of the interaction mechanisms in photochemistry.
University of Bristol • Bristol, UK
Role focusing on theoretical chemistry and leading research projects in photochemistry and molecular dynamics.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
Research on theoretical models for photochemical processes.
Durham University • Durham, UK
Established and led the In Silico Photochemistry Group.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.