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Dr David Cooke is a Subject Area Leader in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at the Department of Physical and Life Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield. He is a member of the Structural, Molecular and Dynamic Modelling Centre and Associate Member of multiple research centers including the Centre for Functional Materials and Catalysis Research Centre.
Background:
- PhD in Computational Solid State Chemistry (Prof SC Parker, University of Bath)
- Postdoctoral Research: University of Bath and Materials Science department at the University of Cambridge
Research Interests: Computational Solid State Chemistry, mineral surface modeling, biomineralization processes, crystal growth, and surface defect analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for environmental and health applications.
Publications: 15 recent works focus on cerium oxide interfaces, plutonium hydration, oxide-polymer composites, and defect dynamics using Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics. Key collaborations include M. Molinari, L. Gillie, and S. Parker.
Scientific Activities:
- Active in research output since 2001 (50+ publications)
- 5 supervised works
- 35+ research activities including oral presentations
