Dr. Stefano Curtarolo

Biography

Stefano Curtarolo is a distinguished professor in the Edmund T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering at Duke University, specializing in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He has contributed significantly to the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Materials Science, and Computational Materials Science, focusing on autonomous materials design and high-entropy materials. His research is multidisciplinary, integrating concepts from materials science, chemistry, physics, quantum mechanics, and computer science. Dr. Curtarolo's tenure at Duke University includes roles as a professor in the Department of Physics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has been recognized for his contributions to the scientific community, including his recent election to the European Academy of Sciences. Aside from his academic responsibilities, he leads the Center for Extreme Materials, where innovative research is conducted to explore the capabilities of materials under extreme conditions. His work has resulted in numerous publications and significant grants aimed at advancing research in material properties and applications in aerospace and energy sectors.

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