Jorge Kohanoff

Jorge Kohanoff is a Visiting Professor at Queen’s University Belfast's School of Mathematics and Physics, affiliated with the Research Centre in Sustainable Energy. His work spans theoretical and computational physics, focusing on materials science and sustainable energy applications.

Research interests include

• Electronic structure calculations
• Thermoelectric materials
• Real-time electron dynamics
• Nanotechnology for biomedical and energy applications
• Radiation effects on materials
• Climate change mitigation via material innovation

Recent research outputs highlight his expertise in Density Functional Theory, nanobubble drug delivery, and thermoelectric cement composites, with trends toward interdisciplinary applications of physics in energy and medicine.

Scientific awards include

• Cesar Milstein Fellowship (2010)

Kohanoff has led projects on thermoelectric efficiency near phase transitions and high-altitude plant/bacteria applications for climate mitigation, collaborating with institutions like CIC NANOGUNE and participating in training schools and international conferences.