Maryam Ghazisaeidi

Maryam Ghazisaeidi is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Professor in Physics at The Ohio State University, with a focus on computational materials science at the atomic scale. Her research explores defect structure and chemistry to predict novel material behavior, supported by prestigious awards including NSF CAREER (2015) and AFOSR YIP (2017).

• Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering (Sharif University of Technology), M.S. in Mechanics of Materials and Structures (Sharif University), Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Her work spans phase prediction in multicomponent alloys, deformation mechanisms in high-entropy alloys, and magnetic interfaces. She leads a research group integrating electronic structure calculations with continuum mechanics to advance material design.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NSF CAREER award (2015)
  • AFOSR Young Investigator Program award (2017)

The Ghazisaeidi Group develops novel techniques for extending electronic structure calculations to broader applications, supported by grants such as a $7.5M DOD MURI Program award (2023). Their research focuses on atomic-scale defects, strain-induced phase transitions, and quantum interconnects.