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Eva Rauls is a Professor of Materials Physics in the Department of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Stavanger, under the Faculty of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on computational investigations of molecular adsorbates, catalytic properties, and electronic behavior of molecules on surfaces such as metals and graphitic materials.
Her research interests include computational materials science, surface physics, supramolecular materials, and applications in CO2 capture and gas separation. She employs first-principles and semi-empirical methods, particularly density functional theory (DFT), to model and predict the behavior of functional materials. Current projects involve the design of supramolecular materials and optimization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for environmental applications.
The recent publication trends highlight a strong focus on pillararenes for CO2 adsorption, with detailed DFT studies analyzing functional group effects, cavity size, and molecular interactions. These works span chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact.
Scientific awards include:
- Feodor-Lynen Fellowship of the Alexander-von-Humboldt-Society (2004–2006)
Eva Rauls advises students such as Ho Quoc Duy and collaborates closely with the chemistry department and researchers like Uwe Gerstmann and Christoph Tegenkamp. Her work is supported by active research projects in functional material design for sustainable technologies. She regularly presents at international conferences including ECOSS, VCTP, and European Graphene Forum.
She leads research efforts in atomistic modeling and computational studies of 2D heterostructures and molecular systems, indicating an active research group focused on theoretical and computational materials physics.
