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Katharina Doblhoff-Dier is an Assistant Professor at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), part of the Faculty of Science at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her research focuses on computational and theoretical studies of atomic-scale processes at metal interfaces, including heterogeneous catalysis and electrochemical processes. She employs methods ranging from electronic structure calculations to molecular dynamics and mean-field modeling to address complex interfacial phenomena.
Education:
- PhD in Theoretical Physics, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria (2014)
- MSc in Geophysics, University of Vienna (2011)
- MSc in Technical Physics, Technische Universität Wien (2010)
Teaching: Courses include Computational Chemistry and Molecular Simulations, Density Functional Theory in Practice, and Quantum Chemistry and Physics for undergraduate and graduate students.
Research Interests: Katharina combines multi-scale modeling approaches to study electrochemical interfaces and catalytic reactions. Her work emphasizes understanding microscopic mechanisms through computational methods, including quantum chemistry and classical simulations.
Grants and Recognition:
- Recipient of NWO-EW Supercomputing grants (2021 and 2023)
Professional Activities:
- Organizer of the 2024 Lorentz workshop on Multiscale Modeling of Electrochemical Processes
- Member of the NWO-ENW review committee
- Reviewer for Nature Communications, Physical Review Letters, and others
Her work bridges theoretical insights with experimental electrochemistry, contributing to advancements in energy and sustainability research.
