Clas Persson

Clas Persson is an academic researcher at the University of Oslo's Department of Physics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His work focuses on theoretical and computational materials science, with emphases on renewable energy technologies like solar cells, LEDs, and thermoelectric devices. He employs advanced computational tools (Wien2k, VASP, Exciting) to model material properties at atomic scales, analyzing electron/ion transport at interfaces. His research bridges fundamental physics and applied energy solutions, emphasizing eco-friendly, low-cost materials development.

Research Interests:

• Material interfaces and surface phenomena
• Intermediate band solar cell design
• Ice growth mechanisms and atmospheric interactions
• First-principles modeling of electronic structures
• Casimir-Lifshitz forces in environmental systems

Publications reflect a strong focus on solar cell materials, ice nucleation dynamics, and computational modeling, often addressing environmental and energy challenges. Collaborations span theoretical physics, materials chemistry, and climate science.