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Donald G. Truhlar is a Regents Professor and Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, recognized as a Distinguished University Teaching Professor and College of Science & Engineering Distinguished Professor. His research focuses on theoretical and computational chemistry.
- Developing advanced density functional theory (DFT) methods
- Multi-configuration pair-density functional theory (MC-PDFT) for strong correlation
- Excited-state simulations and diabatization methods
- Applications in photodissociation, photocatalysis, and atmospheric reactions
- Designing potential energy surfaces for accurate simulations
- Studying metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalysis
His work bridges quantum mechanics and practical chemical problems, with a focus on environmental and biological systems. He has contributed to chemical education through Journal of Chemical Education articles, covering topics like activation energy, resonance, and molecular orbital delocalization.
Scientific Awards:
- Regents Professor
- Distinguished University Teaching Professor
- College of Science & Engineering Distinguished Professor
Students & Collaborators: Mentors graduate students and postdoctoral associates, including Luke Fiedler, Aiswarya M. Parameswaran, and Qinghui Meng.
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