Dr. Francesco Paesani

Professor

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Biography

Francesco Paesani is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza.' His research interests include quantum dynamics, statistical mechanics, and condensed phase phenomena. He leads a theoretical chemistry group that focuses on the intersection of quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and computer science. The group aims to develop new methods and software for predicting the behavior of complex molecular systems over various length and time scales. He actively participates in outreach programs to engage high school students in molecular dynamics simulations and has hosted students through various research programs. His substantial contributions to the field have been recognized through awards such as the Cozzarelli Prize and the ACS Early-Career Award in Theoretical Chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Chemistry Department.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Chemistry Department.

Awards

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McElvain Physical Chemistry Award

2022-01-01
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Cozzarelli Prize

2020-01-01
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UC San Diego Legacy Lecture

2017-01-01
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ACS Early-Career Award in Theoretical Chemistry

2016-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2015-01-01
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ACS OpenEye Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

2014-01-01
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Hellman Fellowship

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).