Professor Dr. Vidvuds Ozolins

Biography

Vidvuds Ozolins is a Professor at Yale University specializing in Applied Physics and Materials Science. His research focuses on first-principles computational modeling of high-performance materials, employing theoretical methods and quantum mechanical calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) and modern statistical simulation techniques, including Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics. He explores applied mathematics and machine learning to develop efficient, automated high-throughput methods for the design and discovery of materials with exceptional technological properties. His work encompasses areas such as energy storage and generation materials, thermodynamic properties of solids at high temperatures, spin liquid materials, and topological quantum computing. Ozolins has an extensive publication record, contributing to prominent journals in the field and holding several patents related to thermoelectric devices. He also serves as the Deputy Dean of Research at the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

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