Jakob Schiøtz

Jakob Schiøtz is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the theory group in the Center for Individual Nanoparticle Functionality (CINF). His research focuses on nanoparticle shape-functional relationships, hot-electron catalysis, and nanocrystalline materials' mechanical properties. He coordinates the Master's program in Physics and Nanotechnology and has advised numerous PhD students.

Education includes a PhD in Physics (DTU, 1992–1995), M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering/Applied Physics (DTU, 1986–1991), and postdoctoral experience at Washington University (1995–1996). He holds teaching qualifications in research management and didactics.

Research interests span nanomaterials, catalytic processes, and computational methods like molecular dynamics and density functional theory. His work contributes to sustainable energy solutions through advanced material characterization and nanotechnology.

Key grants include a Danish National Research Foundation Center (2005–2010) and collaborations with industry partners. Awards include the P. Gorm-Petersen Memorial Award (1997). Schiøtz maintains the open-source ASAP molecular dynamics software and actively reviews for top journals.

His lab focuses on in situ electron microscopy, machine learning for image analysis, and nanoscale material dynamics. Projects involve catalytic nanoparticles, defect formation in 2D materials, and thermal transport phenomena.