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John Herbert is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The Ohio State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics (Kansas State University, 1998) and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003). His postdoctoral work included stints with Anne McCoy (Ohio State) and Martin Head-Gordon (UC Berkeley). He joined Ohio State's faculty in 2006 and has received prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award and PECASE.
His research focuses on electronic structure theory and quantum chemistry, particularly improving computational methods for large systems. Key areas include excited-state dynamics, hydrated electron spectroscopy, and noncovalent interactions. His group develops algorithms like fragment-based methods and continuum solvation models, contributing to software like Q-Chem. Recent work addresses condensed-phase spectroscopy, enzyme reaction mechanisms, and polarization effects in solvents.
Notable achievements include groundbreaking studies on the hydrated electron’s structure and spectroscopy, and the development of novel density functional theory (DFT) methods. His work bridges theory and experiment, with applications in materials science and biochemistry. He emphasizes reproducibility and open-source software in computational chemistry.
Scientific awards include the Sloan Fellowship, Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, and ACS Outstanding Junior Faculty Award. His research is supported by grants from NSF, DOE, and others. He advises graduate and undergraduate students, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. His lab actively engages in software development and computational methodology, aiming to advance the frontiers of quantum chemistry.
