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T. Thonhauser is the Wright Family Professor of Physics and Associate Chair in the Department of Physics at Wake Forest University, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Functional Materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Karl-Franzens-Universität, Austria, and has built a distinguished career in computational materials science.
His research focuses on advanced materials simulation, particularly in the development and application of van der Waals density functionals, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanomaterials for energy storage and gas separation. He leads the Materials Simulation Group, which combines theoretical modeling with experimental collaboration to design functional materials with tailored properties.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in designing MOFs for selective hydrocarbon separation, CO2 capture under humid conditions, and novel carbon allotropes. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, JACS, and Physical Review B, reflecting his influence in the field of applied physics and materials chemistry.
- APS Fellow
- Simons Fellow
- KITP Scholar
- Ranlet and Frank Bell Jr. Fellow
- Wright Family Professor in Physics Endowed Chair
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
- Advised Goldwater Scholar and NSF GRFP recipients
Thonhauser actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, including Noah Meyer, Trevor Jenkins, and Haardik Pandey. He has led significant research initiatives, including the founding of the Center for Functional Materials. His collaborative network spans institutions like MIT, Rutgers, and ORNL, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in energy and materials science.
The Materials Simulation Group investigates porous materials for industrial gas separation, hydrogen storage, and environmental applications, with a strong emphasis on computational modeling and theoretical innovation in density functional theory.
