Univ.-Prof. Dr. Cesare Franchini
Quantum modelling of materials using first principles computational methods:
The research work of the group of Cesare Franchini is concerned with the theoretical understanding and computational modelling of quantum materials (bulk and surfaces) using first principles methods. Quantum materials are systems with many interacting degrees of freedom (lattice, spin and electron orbital) that represent a rich platform for the discovery of novel electronic and magnetic phases with fundamental and applicative interest. Specific topics include: Metal-insulator transitions, Polaron physics (electron-phonon interactions), non-collinear spin orderings, topological Dirac/Weyl phases, multiferroism and superconductivity; number of publications: ~100, h-index: 28.
About Cesare Franchini:
Born 1975 in Modena, Italy
Education
1999 MSc in Physics, University of Cagliari (Italy)
2002 PhD in Physics, Technical University of Vienna (Austria)
Current Position
2017- Full Professor “Quantum Materials Modelling”, University of Vienna
Career History
2002-2004 Postdoc, University of Cagliari, Italy
2004-2007 Postdoc, University of Vienna, Austria
2007-2012 University Assistant, University of Vienna, Austria
2012-2014 Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), University of Vienna
2013 Parental Leave
2013 National Scientific Habilitation in Theoretical physics of matter, Italy
2014-2017 Associate Professor, University of Vienna
Honors and Awards
2010 Young International Scientist Fellowship, Chinese Academy of Sciences
2015 Outstanding Referee for the journals of the American Physical Society
2017 Shield of honor, Abbottabad University, Pakistan
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