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Todd Martinez is the David Mulvane Ehrsam and Edward Curtis Franklin Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Photon Science at Stanford University, affiliated with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. His research focuses on theoretical and computational chemistry, with emphasis on photochemistry, mechanochemistry, and quantum mechanical methods. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from UCLA in 1994, followed by postdoctoral work at UCLA and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem before joining Stanford in 2009.
His group develops novel simulation tools, including GPU-accelerated quantum chemistry software (e.g., TeraChem) and virtual reality interfaces (InteraChem and MolAR) for interactive molecular modeling. Key interests include predicting molecular behavior under light and mechanical force, designing self-healing materials, and advancing reaction discovery through first-principles methods. Awards include the MacArthur Fellowship and recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Education: PhD in Chemistry (UCLA, 1994); Postdoctoral Studies at UCLA and Hebrew University (Jerusalem)
- Research Themes: Molecular modeling, excited-state dynamics, mechanochemical reactions, and computational tools
Publications span ultrafast spectroscopy, quantum mechanical modeling, and algorithm development for large-scale simulations. The Martinez Group’s work bridges theory and application, aiming to make molecular design predictive and accessible through interdisciplinary collaborations.
