Marcel Nooijen

Marcel Nooijen is a Professor and Associate Chair (Undergraduate and Coop Programs) at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Theoretical Chemistry. His research focuses on advanced computational methods in quantum chemistry, including coupled cluster theory and electronic structure simulations. He leads the Nooijen Group, contributing to fields such as vibrational electronic coupling, thermal effects in molecular systems, and high-accuracy spectroscopic modeling.

Key research interests include developing and applying coupled cluster methods for non-adiabatic dynamics, vibronic coupling in molecular systems, and computational approaches to electronic excitation energies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in molecular spectroscopy and quantum simulations.

Publications highlight advancements in thermal cluster methods, vibrational electronic coupled cluster theory, and benchmarking studies of electronic structure methods. Collaborations involve optimizing computational algorithms for large-scale quantum chemistry calculations.

Labs/Teams: The Nooijen Group at the University of Waterloo focuses on theoretical and computational chemistry, addressing challenges in electronic structure theory and molecular spectroscopy.