Filipp U. Furche

Filipp U. Furche is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine, where he has been a faculty member since 2008, advancing to full professorship in 2011. His work bridges theoretical and computational chemistry with applications in atmospheric and biological systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry, University of Karlsruhe (TH), 2002
• Diplom in Chemistry, University of Karlsruhe (TH), 1998

Research Focus: Prof. Furche leads a group dedicated to developing and applying electronic structure methods, particularly time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT). His work emphasizes efficient algorithms for molecular property calculations, enabling the study of large systems with spectroscopic accuracy. Key applications include excited-state dynamics, photochemistry, and chiroptical properties, with tools integrated into the TURBOMOLE software suite.

Scientific Recognition: He has received numerous awards, including the Dirac Medal (2013), Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2004), and election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2024). His early career was distinguished by honors such as the Lise Meitner-Minerva Award (2008) and membership in the Young Academy (2006–2011).

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, his group collaborates extensively with experimental teams, particularly within UCI’s research units. He has been recognized for fostering undergraduate research, receiving the UCI Chancellor’s Award (2017).

Laboratory & Tools: The Furche group develops methods implemented in TURBOMOLE and Libkrylov, focusing on scalable quantum-chemical tools for excited-state and response-property calculations.