Dr. Furio Cora

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Biography

Furio Cora is a Professor of Computational Chemistry at University College London with expertise in electronic structure calculations, defect chemistry, and the functional behavior of crystalline materials. His research focuses on the simulation of materials at the atomic level, elucidating properties that are crucial for applications in various fields. Cora has made significant contributions to the understanding of how defects in materials affect their electronic and structural properties. He has held multiple academic positions including EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow and Reader in Computational Chemistry at University College London. His academic journey includes a Doctorate degree from the University of Portsmouth and a Laurea from Università degli Studi di Torino. He is actively involved in mentoring, supervising research projects, and teaching at various levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading the research group in Inorganic Materials Chemistry.

Reader in Computational Chemistry

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Conducting research and overseeing postgraduate students.

Lecturer

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaching courses in chemistry and supervising research projects.

PDRA

— Present

Royal Institution Great Britain • London, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on computational materials science.

EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow

— Present

Royal Institution Great Britain • London, United Kingdom

Conducting independent research on materials defects.