Fedor Naumkin

Fedor Naumkin serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech University. His research specializes in theoretical and computational chemistry with interdisciplinary applications in nanoscience, focusing on atomic/molecular complexes, core-shell clusters, and molecular interfaces at the nanoscale.

His academic credentials include a MSc from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) in 1987 and a PhD from the Prokhorov General Physics Institute (Russian Academy of Sciences) in 1992.

Dr. Naumkin's research centers on computational nanoscience, particularly investigating highly polar supramolecular systems exhibiting enhanced optical activity and internal field moderated reactions. His methodology combines density functional theory (DFT) with analysis of potential energy surfaces and molecular properties to explore structure-property relationships in complex systems. Key projects involve: (I) molecules trapped between counter-ions, (II) metal-shell clusters with carbon cores, and (III) molecular hydrogen storage in merged metal cages.

Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on metal-carbon clusters (especially silver/aluminum) and supramolecular complexes. Dominant themes include structural evolution from 2D to 3D configurations, core-shell formation mechanisms, and counterion-induced polarity effects that inhibit isomerization while enhancing IR spectral features. His work demonstrates strong integration of computational modeling with spectroscopic validation.

Teaching responsibilities encompass four annual courses including CHEM 2010 (Structure and Bonding), CHEM 3140 (Physical Chemistry for Biosciences), CHEM 4060 (Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy), and CHEM 4041/4042 (Advanced Topics in Computational Chemistry), alongside previous instruction in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and materials science.