David Tozer

Professor David Tozer is a distinguished academic in the Department of Chemistry at Durham University, specializing in advanced quantum chemical methodologies. His research focuses on refining Density Functional Theory (DFT) to enhance accuracy in electronic structure calculations for chemically relevant systems.

His research interests span Methodological Developments in Density Functional Theory, Theoretical Spectroscopy, and Excited States. Key contributions include developing improved exchange-correlation functionals (B97-2, KT series), pioneering Coulomb-attenuated approaches for charge-transfer states, and resolving failures in NMR shielding predictions through optimized Kohn-Sham potentials. His work bridges theoretical innovation with chemical applications, particularly in organofluorine conformational studies and temporary anion stability.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in adiabatic connection formalism (40%), excited-state dynamics (30%), and exchange-correlation functional development (30%). His research consistently addresses DFT's limitations in long-range interactions, conical intersections, and electron affinity calculations through rigorous mathematical frameworks.

Professor Tozer actively supervises postgraduate researchers, including Jack Taylor. His international collaborations span Helgaker (Oslo), De Proft (Brussels), Ruud (Tromsø), and Cohen (Cambridge), driving cross-institutional advances in computational quantum chemistry.