Per Hyldgaard

Per Hyldgaard is a Professor at the Quantum Component Physics department of Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on developing and applying van der Waals density functionals (vdW-DF) to study molecular binding, nanomaterials, and condensed matter systems. Key areas include nonlocal correlation effects, electronic structure analysis, and material properties under extreme conditions.

Research Interests: Hybrids of van der Waals functionals, quantum materials, adsorption mechanisms, and computational materials science. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental validation, addressing challenges in predicting CO₂ adsorption, metallic surface interactions, and polymeric systems.

Recent Projects:

• 2019–2022: VR-funded study on charge transfer in soft materials.
• 2015–2018: Consistent vdW-DF studies for molecular systems.
• 2014–2019: High-speed graphene-based electronics collaboration.

Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including foundational work on vdW-DF methods and applications in nanotubes, layered materials, and catalytic systems. Recent trends emphasize hybrid functional optimization and energy scaling laws in nanostructures.

Grants & Teams: Collaborations with EU and SSF on bio-inspired molecular networks and high-speed electronics. Active in developing libvdwxc, a software library for vdW-DF functionals.