Jose Alberto Guerrero Cruz

Jose Alberto Guerrero Cruz is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Sciences, University of Oslo. He holds a visiting position as Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Chemistry under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at UiO.

Education:

• M.Sc. Chemistry (2017-2020), Thesis: Interpretation of x-ray absorption spectra via ligand field parameters
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (2011-2017), Thesis: Charge transfer analysis in curcumin

Research Interests: Focuses on relativistic NMR parameter calculations using DFT for transition metal complexes (Pt and Group-4 metallocenes). Integrates theoretical methods with experimental techniques like XAS and NMR to elucidate chemical reactivity and electronic structure. Specializes in understanding ligand field effects, electronic structure correlations, and spectroscopic parameter predictions.

Key Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes Pt(II) and Group-4 metallocene systems, exploring how substituent effects, ancillary ligands, and environmental factors influence NMR chemical shifts. Utilizes relativistic DFT models to bridge theory-experiment gaps in transition metal complexes.

Awards & Grants:

• Conacyt Fellowship (2017-2020)
• SEP/PRODEP Grant (2015-2016)
• National Chemistry Olympics 3rd Place (2011)

Additional Roles: Previously worked as a Technical Service Engineer in water treatment systems (2020-2021). Active in theoretical chemistry research groups, focusing on molecular-level spectroscopic analysis.