Dr. Mike Robb

Professor

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Biography

Mike Robb's work involves the development of methodology in quantum chemistry and computational studies of photochemical reactivity. His method development includes electronic structure methods, ab initio molecular dynamics, and the Gaussian program for electronic structure computations. He focuses on photochemical reactivity problems, known non-adiabatic chemistry, and electron transfer mechanisms. Robb's research has advanced important areas in experimental development, including classical mechanistic organic photochemistry, photoinduced electron transfer, inorganic femtochemistry, and energy transfer mechanisms in bichromophoric systems. His recent work has centered on electronic nuclear dynamics and issues related to asynchronous charge migration. Utilizing laser excitation to observe fast electron dynamics has been a significant part of his research. His collective work is featured in the book 'Theoretical Chemistry Electronic Excited States', published by the RSC. He currently holds a Leverhulme Emeritus Fellowship for his project on controlling electrons in excited state chemistry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
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  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.