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Juan Maria García Lastra is a professor and head of section focusing on theoretical studies of the properties of solids and molecules, particularly in the areas of structural, electronic, and optical charge transfer properties utilizing ab initio methodologies. His methodologies include Hartree-Fock, Density Functional Theory (DFT), Many-Body Perturbation Theory (MBPT), and Non-Equilibrium Green’s Functions (NEGF). His PhD from the University of Cantabria addressed fundamental science problems and developments in DFT. His current research includes optical properties, excited states in insulators, and doped transition metal ions, and he is actively developing new kinetic functionals and orbital-free DFT approaches. His work also explores energy applications, such as photovoltaic materials and lithium batteries. He contributes to various projects related to self-healing materials and battery recycling, while emphasizing the importance of sustainable development goals in his research activities.
Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Head of section with a focus on atomic scale materials modeling.
This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.