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Professor Emily A. Carter on quantum mechanics to combat climate change
Photo: Daoudi Aissa, Unsplash. Published Mar 26, 2024Professor Emily A. Carter and her research team use computational methods to model complex molecular systems, to study, amongst other things processes related to direct ocean capture of CO2 to form mi...
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New focus seminar series starts with Rare Earths Modeling
Published Sep 29, 2023Hillert Modeling Laboratory is launching a new problem-oriented seminar series, focusing on specific areas of use for materials modeling. First out is a seminar on the modeling of rare-earth based mat...
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Hillert Modeling Laboratory expands with new server capacity
Image by DALL-E. Published May 03, 2023Software development speeds up at Hillert Modeling Laboratory with three new high end servers. Everyone affiliated to the department has the possibility to register and apply for access to ”Leto”, ”Me...
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A giant in materials research
Professor Emeritus Mats Hillert was 97 years old, all along an active researcher at KTH. Published Mar 08, 2023During his record-long researcher’s work on Materials Science, Mats Hillert trained generations of scientists and engineers. He also laid the foundation for modern materials science at KTH.
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Quantum mechanics could lead to stronger, more sustainable alloys
Researcher Song Lu holds a piece of metal that was developed using quantum mechanical theory. Published Feb 23, 2023It may be an abstract concept for many people, but a new study shows that quantum mechanics can play a role in reducing the carbon footprint for producing steel and other alloys while making materials...
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Hillert Modeling Laboratory Launches seminar series about its most important tools
Published Mar 21, 2022The Hillert Materials Modeling Colloquium series will cover expertise behind the lab’s inhouse and external tools. In addition, there will be events focusing on key applications and demonstrations.
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Meet the all virtual Hillert Laboratory
Levente Vitos, director of Hillert Laboratory, explaining ”muffin-tin orbitals”. Published Oct 05, 2021Modeling is a rapidly growing field in materials science. It is also an area where the new Hillert Laboratory will play an important role.
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