Patrick Rinke

Patrick Rinke serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, Finland. His research bridges theoretical physics, materials science, and computational methodologies with a strong focus on machine learning applications. His computational work spans electronic structure theory, materials design, and atmospheric chemistry.

Rinke's research integrates Bayesian optimization, active learning, and high-throughput computational screening to accelerate materials discovery, particularly in hybrid perovskites, catalysts, and biomaterials. Recent work demonstrates machine learning's transformative potential in predicting molecular properties, optimizing materials functionality, and solving complex physical chemistry problems.

His scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple awards:

• Thesis Prize from the Institute of Physics (2003)
• DFG Research Scholarship (2007-2009)
• Outstanding Postdoctoral Achievement Award (2009)
• Outstanding Referee of Physical Review Letters (2014)
• August-Wilhelm Scheer Visiting Professorship (2017)