Dr. Graeme Henkelman

Biography

Graeme Henkelman is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he holds the George W. Watt Centennial Professorship in the Department of Chemistry. His research primarily focuses on developing simulation methodologies to study kinetic processes at the atomic scale, particularly in relation to surface growth, diffusion in solids, and reactions on surfaces. His work employs chemical reactions and electronic structure methods to model atomic interactions, with a goal of achieving accurate calculations even for expensive systems. Henkelman aims to understand the dynamics of chemical systems on experimental time scales, with a key interest in catalysis involving nanoparticles. His research highlights how the properties of metal particles can change dramatically at the nanoscale, leading to significant advancements in catalyst design. He is actively involved in research areas such as Materials Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Energy, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Theory and Computation, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.

Research Interests