Kerstin Andersson

Kerstin Andersson is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Karlstad University. Her research focuses on quantum chemical calculations, particularly using the MOLCAS software to explore organic solar cells and molecular properties. She has held roles including postdoc at IBM (California), assistant professor in theoretical chemistry at Lund University, and visiting professor in computational physics at Linköping University.

Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies in engineering physics and graduate work in theoretical chemistry at Lund University, supervised by Björn Roos. Teaching spans foundational computer science, programming languages, and societal impacts of technology.

Research interests blend computational chemistry and theoretical computer science, with key contributions to CASPT2 method development, electronic spectra analysis (e.g., Cr₂, C60), and entropy-related mathematical modeling. Notable publications include studies on molecular properties (TCNQ, VCr), cellular automata theory, and epistemological reflections in education (in Swedish).

Her work bridges quantum chemistry and computer science through algorithmic advancements in molecular simulations and information theory. Grants and collaborations are implied through her diverse postdoctoral and visiting roles. No lab/teams explicitly mentioned, but MOLCAS software usage suggests computational infrastructure involvement.