Alex Georgescu

Alex Georgescu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Adjunct Professor of Physics at Indiana University Bloomington, where he joined in August 2023. His research employs computational and theoretical methods to study electronic properties of materials, collaborating extensively with experimental groups. He utilizes tools ranging from density functional theory to machine learning, focusing on quantum materials and their applications in electronics and quantum computing.

Education:

• Ph.D., Yale University (2017)

Research Focus:

Dr. Georgescu investigates materials where local quantum states dictate electronic properties, leading to phenomena like magnetism and superconductivity. His interdisciplinary work bridges chemistry, physics, and materials science, with recent breakthroughs including methodologies for Jahn-Teller phase transitions, predictions of piezoelectric effects in sapphire (used in quantum computing), and ML-driven discovery of quantum materials.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Flatiron Research Fellow (Simons Foundation, 2017-2020)
• American Physical Society Career Mentor

Leadership & Outreach:

He leads the Georgescu Lab at IU and produces educational content on his YouTube channel, simplifying complex topics in materials science for broader audiences.