Dr. Tore Brinck

Biography

Tore Brinck is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in quantum chemistry. He completed his Master of Science in Chemical Science Engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering, KTH, in 1990, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of New Orleans in 1993. His doctoral research focused on the analysis of intermolecular interactions using calculated molecular properties through an ab initio quantum chemical study. Throughout his career, he has developed significant methodologies in computational chemistry, particularly involving molecular surface property descriptors and their applications in predicting reactivity and intermolecular interactions across various chemical systems, including nanoparticles and extended surfaces. He served as an Assistant Professor from 1993 to 1997 and later became an Associate Professor, before being appointed Professor in 2006. His key research interests include halogen bonds, regium bonds, and their roles in catalysis and chemical synthesis. Brinck has also been involved in teaching various chemistry courses and has made notable contributions to the field through influential publications, including work on machine learning in mechanistic modeling and the electrostatic interpretation of catalysis. He has held various academic leadership roles, including heading the Department of Chemistry from 2011 to 2017.

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