معرفی
Kristen Fichthorn is the Merrell R. Fenske Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on atomistic simulations, quantum mechanics, and condensed-matter theory to study materials interfaces, with emphasis on thin-film epitaxy, nanoscale material growth, and multi-scale simulation of materials. She has secured significant funding, including a $2.85 million NSF grant for K-12 education.
Research Interests: Dr. Fichthorn investigates surface chemistry, nanostructure formation, and computational modeling of nanomaterials. Her work spans molecular dynamics simulations, density functional theory, and machine learning applications for predicting nanocrystal structures.
Recent Publications: Her studies explore Ag/Cu nanocrystals, Pt surface adsorption, and nanowire synthesis, emphasizing environmental and compositional effects on morphology. Articles highlight surface science and reaction kinetics in nanomaterial design.
Scientific Awards:
- NSF Grant ($2.85 million) for K-12 education
