Antonio Fernandez Ramos

Antonio Fernandez Ramos is a Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela. He specializes in theoretical and computational chemistry, with a focus on reaction mechanisms, chemical kinetics, and computational tools for modeling chemical reactions. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Applied Statistics and Computer Science for Chemists, Computational Chemistry, and Spectroscopy across undergraduate and graduate programs.

His research interests revolve around understanding reaction networks in diverse environments, including the interstellar medium and atmospheric chemistry, employing advanced computational methods like DFT and kinetic modeling. He has developed influential software tools such as Polyrate and Pilgrim for calculating chemical reaction rates and simulating kinetic processes. Key contributions include studies on catalytic mechanisms, reaction pathways for pollutant degradation, and the role of quantum effects in reaction dynamics.

Ramos has published extensively on topics ranging from basis set extrapolation to the exploration of barrierless reactions and the development of automated conformer generation algorithms (e.g., TorsiFlex). His work bridges fundamental theory with practical applications in environmental and materials chemistry.