Alex Thom

Dr. Alex Thom is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Chemistry with a focus on quantum chemistry and computational physics. His work intersects multiple disciplines, including materials science, quantum computing, and theoretical chemistry.

Research interests:

• Quantum chemistry methods (stochastic coupled cluster, full configuration interaction quantum Monte Carlo)
• Quantum computing applications in molecular simulations
• Electron correlation and multireference systems
• Computational modeling of nanostructures and dispersion-bound systems

Article trends (2023–2025):

• Advancements in quantum Monte Carlo and coupled cluster techniques
• Quantum computing algorithms for electronic structure problems
• Studies on CO2 capture, electron transfers, and frustrated Lewis pairs
• Development of symmetry-adapted and holomorphic Hartree–Fock approaches