Research

Saddle point finding methods

The efficiency of saddle point finding methods are compared on a common test system.

Long timescale dynamics

The dimer min-mode following method has been combined with the kinetic Monte Carlo algorithm to create an adaptive KMC method.

Catalysis at surfaces

Density functional theory is used to determine the mechanisms of catalytic reactions on surfaces.

Nanoparticle catalysis

The electronic structure is calculated for bimetallic nanoparticles, making it possible to optimize the structure and composition of the particles for a desired reaction.

Bader charge density analysis

A fast and robust method for analysing charge density grids.

Metals on oxides

Modelling the deposition, formation, ripening and reactivity of metal particles supported on oxides.

Reaction rates and hyperplane sampling methods

Calculating reaction rates with hyperplane sampling methods.

Materials for Li-ion batteries

Structure, stability and charge transfer kinetics of materials for Li-ion batteries.