Alexander Sokolov

Dr. Alexander Sokolov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on developing theoretical methods for simulating light-induced and non-equilibrium processes in complex electronic systems, with a particular emphasis on strong electron correlation effects and spectroscopic properties. He holds a Specialist (M.Sc.) from Saint Petersburg State University (2009), a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (2014), and completed postdoctoral work at Princeton University and the California Institute of Technology. He joined OSU in 2017.

Education:

• Specialist (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 2009
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Georgia, 2014

Research Interests: Sokolov’s group develops methods for accurate quantum chemistry simulations, including algebraic diagrammatic construction (ADC) theory for charged excitations, X-ray spectroscopies, and spin-orbit coupling effects. Key areas include multireference perturbation theory (MR-ADC) and linear-response density cumulant theory (DCFT), with applications to transition metal complexes and strongly correlated systems. His work emphasizes computational efficiency and open-source software development (e.g., Prism).

Awards: His contributions were recognized with the 2024 Dirac Medal from WATOC.

Labs/Teams: The Sokolov Lab at OSU collaborates widely, including with experimental groups to validate theoretical predictions. Current projects include simulating transient X-ray photoelectron spectra and developing ADC methods for solid-state systems.