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Dr. Peter Brommer is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick. He holds a Dipl.-Phys. and Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on computational materials science, particularly nano-confined phase change materials, molecular dynamics simulations, and the development of interatomic potential tools like potfit. He leads an EPSRC-funded project on modeling nano-confined materials and collaborates with the University of Cambridge. His work integrates ab initio methods with scalable simulations for oxides and complex metallic alloys.
Dr. Brommer’s teaching includes modules on dynamics of vibrating systems, planar structures, and MSc project supervision. He is affiliated with the University of Warwick’s School of Engineering, with previous roles at the Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics (ITAP) in Stuttgart and the Université de Montréal’s Physics department. His office is located in D208, and he is reachable via p.brommer@warwick.ac.uk.
Research highlights include advancements in kinetic Monte Carlo methods (k-ART), graphene functionalization studies, and scalable MD techniques for long-range interactions. His tools, such as the bs_sc2pc band structure tool for CASTEP, enhance defect analysis in materials. He actively contributes to OpenKIM’s interatomic model infrastructure.
Dr. Brommer’s work bridges computational methods with experimental insights, aiming to improve material design for nanoelectronics and energy applications. His research has been published in journals like Phys. Rev. B, J. Chem. Phys., and Modell. Simul. Mater. Sci. Eng..
